Nutrition and Excellent Role Model

NUTRITION:
The way I usually eat:
•I eat whole grain or enriched breads, cereals, rice, or pasta daily.
•I eat 2 to 3 pieces or more of fruit daily.
•I eat 2 to 3 cups or more of raw or cooked vegetables daily.
•I drink skim milk and eat low-fat or fat-free dairy products daily.
•I trim fat from meat and take the skin off chicken and turkey or I do not eat meat.
•I eat small servings (no larger than the size of a deck of cards) of meat, poultry, and fish or I do not eat meat.
•Most food and snacks that I eat are not fried or are made with no added fat.
•I add very little fat (butter, margarine, oil, or salad dressing) to my food.
•Most desserts and snacks that I eat contain no added sugar.
•Most of what I drink is made without sugar or contains no added sugar.
•I rarely cook with salt or add salt at the table.
•I do not drink alcohol or I drink no more than 1 to 2 beers, 1 to 2 glasses of wine, or 1 to 2 mixed drinks daily.

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Score: 9 to 12. Evaluation: Great job! Recommendation: While reading this chapter, you will be reminded of all the things you are doing that contribute to your healthy lifestyle. You are an excellent role model for others. The best nutrition educators practice what they teach.

Score: 5 to 8. Evaluation: Okay. Recommendation: You do make some good choices, but a number of changes in your food habits would be of great value to you. Hopefully, you will be motivated by some of the ideas presented in this chapter.

Score: 0 to 4. Evaluation: Improvement needed. Recommendation: The first steps toward good eating are the hardest to take, but making healthy choices is worth the investment. Begin investing in your own health.