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Food HabitsA Lifestyle
Choice
Nutrition
Understanding how the basic components of
food (nutrients) work to nourish our bodies and
sustain our health
Wellness
An individuals’ overall state of good
health
Quality of LifeAn individuals’ state of satisfaction with his/her
life and life choices
This can increase or decrease depending on the perception you have on your current situation.
Optimum Health
A state of wellness characterized by peak physical, mental and
social well-being
Vitality
The degree to which an individual lives
their life with meaning and purpose
Risk Factor
A characteristic of behaviour that influences
a person’s chance of being injured or getting a
disease
What are
some risk
factors that
could
contribute
to poor
health?
Diet
All foods and beverages that you
consume
Make Health Last
Wellness exists on a continuum. It can change throughout our lives and be affected by many outside
forces.Wellness Continuum
Premature Death ◄---------------------► Optimum Health
Low energy level Moderate energy level
High energy level
Frequent illness Some illnessInfrequent illness
and quick recovery from
illnessInferior stress management
skills
Average stress management
skills
Superior stress management
skillsPoor social
relationshipsFair social
relationshipsExcellent social relationships
Think About ItO What will your last
10 years look like? Assess the current habits you have which could contribute to a life full of vitality or a life plagued with disease.
What Influences Our Food Choices??
O Brainstorm 10-20 factors that influence the choices we make about food.
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Physical Needs• The “NEED” to eat• Satisfy hunger to sustain life• Nutrients help operate body
processes• Required for survival -
quantity
Sensory Needs• The “WANT” to eat• Appetite (feeling satiated)• Aroma, flavour, texture,
taste, appearance • “We eat with our eyes”-
quality
Psychological Needs
• Sense of belonging• Comfort foods• Cravings• Enjoyment • Mealtime routines
Social Needs• Celebrations & holidays• Events & gatherings• Eating food related to
your cultural heritage• Family traditions
Food Symbolism• Status of food options• Prestige, status & wealth• Presentation of food
(styling)• What food can do for you
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