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Nutrition Online Module 2
Nutrition Online Module 2
Eating for
Optimum
Health in a
College
Setting
Presented by MyPyramid.com
and Mansfield TRiO
Assessing Eating Behaviors
• What drives us to eat?
• Hunger
• Appetite
• Cultural and social meaning of food
• Habit or custom
• Emotional Comfort
• Convenience and advertising
• Nutritional value
• Social interactions
Water
• Dehydration – abnormal depletion of body fluids
• The major component of blood
• Necessary for
• Electrolyte and pH balance
• Transporting cells and O2
• Recommended amount – 8 glasses/day (64 ounces)
• 50-60% of body is water
Figure 9.6
Serving Size Card
Figure 9.8
Nutritional Needs for Different
Groups
Improved Eating for the College
Student
• Variety of challenges for healthy eating
• Eating breakfast and lunch vital for keeping energy up
throughout the day
• Make lunch and bring it with you, including healthy snacks
• Will keep you from buying less healthy food on the run
• Limit sugar-heavy beverages and fried products
Watch the Video
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2diPZOtty0 (Copy and Paste)
•With the Nutrition facts provided, explain the wear and tear
of these fatty foods. What are they harming? (3 sentences)
•Explain the causes of nausea, vomiting and weight gain.
What is the cause of his blood pressure and cholesterol
worsening? (The same answer for
both of these questions 2 sentences)
•What makes this style of eating a terrible decision for
anyone, especially those who aren’t physically active? (2
sentences)
Questions for Critical Thinking
Give a brief opinionated answer, based off the PowerPoint and video.