Importance of Healthy Eating
The Importance of Healthy Eating
University of Phoenix
October 24, 2010
A growing number of people are becoming aware of the importance of eating healthy. For some eating a nutritious and healthy meal conjures up images of meals consisting of salads only. Everyone knows there is something they could change in his or her life to become healthier. For some it is exercising and eating healthier. When it is concerning healthy eating, it is good to receive educated about what is healthy to eat. Living food smart doesn’t mean that he or she have to give up his or her favorite meals and concentrate on calorie counting. The equation to dieting is simple; it is about balance and moderation. Eating the correct portion size of food is the way to eat healthy. This means eating a variety of foods that provide the nutrients needed need to maintain his or her health, feel good and have energy. Healthy eating is not about involving in a serious nutrition regime and not eating what one enjoys, it is about feeling good and acquiring energy. Staying healthy can be achieved by learning the basic food groups and learning how to plan healthy meals. Many Americans in today’s society tends to avoid a healthy meal their first meal of the day. Eating habits vary by the individual can influence by nationality, personal preference, social status, economic position, and region. "Most Americans still eat at home,” are according to Harry Balzer, a vice president The National Purchase Diary also known as the NPD Group. "We 've always eaten in the home,” Balzer said. "In fact the trend has been toward eating more meals in the home.” In today 's society frozen meals have become popular for individuals of all ages causing Americans to eat unhealthy. Many avoid the time to eat five servings of produce a day because of the lack of funds and accustomed to eating breakfast lunch and dinner. People today do not eat healthy because the lack of awareness. Is
University of Phoenix
October 24, 2010
A growing number of people are becoming aware of the importance of eating healthy. For some eating a nutritious and healthy meal conjures up images of meals consisting of salads only. Everyone knows there is something they could change in his or her life to become healthier. For some it is exercising and eating healthier. When it is concerning healthy eating, it is good to receive educated about what is healthy to eat. Living food smart doesn’t mean that he or she have to give up his or her favorite meals and concentrate on calorie counting. The equation to dieting is simple; it is about balance and moderation. Eating the correct portion size of food is the way to eat healthy. This means eating a variety of foods that provide the nutrients needed need to maintain his or her health, feel good and have energy. Healthy eating is not about involving in a serious nutrition regime and not eating what one enjoys, it is about feeling good and acquiring energy. Staying healthy can be achieved by learning the basic food groups and learning how to plan healthy meals. Many Americans in today’s society tends to avoid a healthy meal their first meal of the day. Eating habits vary by the individual can influence by nationality, personal preference, social status, economic position, and region. "Most Americans still eat at home,” are according to Harry Balzer, a vice president The National Purchase Diary also known as the NPD Group. "We 've always eaten in the home,” Balzer said. "In fact the trend has been toward eating more meals in the home.” In today 's society frozen meals have become popular for individuals of all ages causing Americans to eat unhealthy. Many avoid the time to eat five servings of produce a day because of the lack of funds and accustomed to eating breakfast lunch and dinner. People today do not eat healthy because the lack of awareness. Is
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