What are the four major factors that influence food choices? Which do you believe is most important? Briefly explain why.

Nutrition Through Culture and Weight Management.

What are the four major factors that influence food choices? Which do you believe is most important? Briefly explain why.

From the meal planning and grocery shopping presentation, which of the tips was new for you or most helpful?

What is acculturation? What impact has acculturation to the Western Diet had on the Hispanic/Latino population?

Jewish customs don’t allow what types of meat to be eaten? Or these types of fish? And what two food groups can’t be mixed?

What religious group(s) prohibit or strongly discourage alcohol? Which ones prohibit or strongly discourage beef? Which ones prohibit or strongly discourage caffeine?

According to the textbook, what percentage of American adults have a BMI of over 25? BMI over 30? What percentage of children are obese?

Why is BMI not accurate in certain individuals? What is the gold standard for measuring body fat? What body fat ranges are associated with the lowest risk of disease for adult men and women?

What are the three important considerations that must be taken into account when relying on ideal body weight calculations?

What are the five genetic and environmental factors that influence obesity? What is the relationship between genetic and environmental factors?

Of the above five factors, which do you believe is the most important to target for obesity prevention education? In 2-3 sentences explain why.

According to our textbook, why do most fad diets fail?

Weight management programs that will likely achieve lasting effects have five basic principles. What are they?

What are the four basic types of claims made by food faddists?

Briefly describe how social problems can contribute to weight loss in older adults.
What is poodle science?

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