You have likely heard that most Americans are not eating properly; it is far too easy for most Americans to exceed the recommendations for added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium. Reflecting on the material from the module, answer the following questions:
How can you be intentional about making sure your diet contains adequate amounts of all the nutrients you need?
If you are not sure what to do, how can you locate resources (or a professional person) to help you?
What is your first thought (don’t research/google) when you see the word “natural” on a food product?
Are you more inclined to purchase a product that advertises as natural?
Take a moment to read this page Links to an external site. on food labeling, released from the FDA (external link). Currently, there is no regulation of the word “natural” on food products, nor is there an official recognized definition. Does this impact your previous answer?
How have you made decisions related to nutrition fads, fallacies, and scams?
Do you look at research?
Do you exercise critical thinking?
Do you just try it out and see how it goes?
