The document discusses factors that influence eating habits including individual, social, cultural, religious, economic, environmental, and political factors. It notes that most human beings eat three meals per day with snacks in between and that meals typically include grains, meat or a substitute, and accompaniments like vegetables. The composition of meals varies across cultures. The document also provides tips for developing healthy eating habits such as substituting unhealthy foods and keeping a list of healthy snack options.
2. INTRODUCTION
Eating habits why and how
people eat, which foods they eat,
and with whom they eat.
There are individual, social, cultural,
religious, economic, environmental,
and political factors
3. All human
being eat
food to
survive
Meal is usually
defined as the
consumption
of two or more
foods in a
structured
setting at a set
time.
A common
eating pattern
is three meals
per day, with
snacks
between
meals.
4. The components of a meal vary across cultures
Include grains, such as rice or noodles; meat or a
meat substitute, such as fish, beans, or beef; and
accompaniments, such as vegetables.
Various food guides provide suggestions on
foods to eat, portion sizes, and daily intake.
6. You like burgers and
chips... You’re getting
fatter and fatter…
You belong to a team
of nutrition advisors!
7. 1.- Print your PERSONAL FOOD PLANNER
2.- Choose 1 food that you like to eat that you
know is unhealthy for you.
3.- substitute for the food you are trying to
eliminate
8. 4.- KEEP THIS LIST WITH
YOU AT ALL TIMES
5.- Always keep a selection of
healthy foods and snacks
9. CONCLUSION
•You could have more energy and think more clearly
•Healthy eating habits are your ticket to a healthier
body and mind
