NTS 135 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Frappuccino, Binge Drinking, Chipotle
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Section 1. 8: nutrition and your health: eating well as a student: food choices. Balanced meals replaced by high-fat, high-calorie fast foods; convenience items; sugary, caffeinated beverages. Dining halls, fast-food outlets, bars, and vending machines can provide balanced choices temptation of convenience, taste, and value may persuade the student to select unhealthy options: weight control and the freshman 15 . Most students gain weight during the first year. Most do not gain 15 pounds: studies show it is an average of 2. 4 to 3. 5 pounds just under 10% gained 15 or more pounds. Health reasons to manage weight in college: reduces risk for chronic diseases improves how you feel and perform. Lose weight gradually: balancing act between calories in and calories burned, healthy weight loss is 1 to 2 pounds per week, five simple tips to avert weight gain. Eat breakfast: protein, whole grain, and fruit. Plan ahead: eat every 3 to 4 hours.