Emily Toms

[Emily Toms @EmilyToms8]

Food insecurity is an issue that impacts Americans throughout the country. The future of food is finding ways to decrease food insecurity through programs like SNAP, food subsidies, and education about the guidelines set for nutrition and physical activity. #honorsgrandchallenges

[Emily Toms @EmilyToms8]

Encouraging physical activity can be done in many ways. We learned about the PSE (policy, systems, and environment) model that looks at different methods. An example of a policy is a company allowing flex time so employees can come in later after a workout #honorsgrandchallenges

[Emily Toms @EmilyToms8]

Did you know that physical activity provides immediate benefits? Immediately after physical activity, you can experience lower blood pressure, decreased anxiety, and better sleep. #honorsgrandchallenges Click the link for more benefits! https://t.co/Jl0rghthS6

[Emily Toms @EmilyToms8]

Do you know the difference between fortified foods and enriched foods? Turns out, fortified foods have additional nutrients added that don't naturally occur in those foods. Enriched foods simply have nutrients replaced that go away during processing. #honorsgrandchallenges

[Emily Toms @EmilyToms8]

Did you know that SDSU's own Dr. Padu Kirchner was published about in the Wall Street Journal for his work making nutritional snickerdoodles? Read the story about him here... #honorsgrandchallenges
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[Emily Toms @EmilyToms8]

An interesting discussion from class this week: how many brand logos do you see in your school? Compare that to the number of MyPlate posters. Does it even compare? Should there be limits on all types of marketing in schools? #honorsgrandchallenges

[Emily Toms @EmilyToms8]

Did you know that federally funded schools are required to have a wellness policy? Also, it must be publicly available. I was able to find the policy from my high school with a quick search on the district website. What does your school's policy look like? #honorsgrandchallenges

[Emily Toms @EmilyToms8]

An unexpected challenge of the SNAP challenge was convenience. I am used to stopping by ChickFilA for a bite or dropping by Starbucks for a quick pick me up. By following SNAP, my options were limited to what I bought and prepared for the day. #honorsgrandchallenges

[Emily Toms @EmilyToms8]

My breakfast and lunch on the SNAP diet vs. a regular day. No campus food allowed! My diet of Starbucks, ChickFilA, and Panda Express got a major makeover. Will it turn out that I eat healthier on SNAP than on the meal plan? #honorsgrandchallenges

[Emily Toms @EmilyToms8]

Are all crops subsidized by the government? No. Mostly commodities like corn, soy, wheat, rice, and oats. For a full list of the crops eligible for subsidies visit https://t.co/EYXklqm1l7
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[Emily Toms @EmilyToms8]

Do subsidized crops line up with the Dietary Guidelines? Not quite... MyPlate recommends 50% of each meal being fruits and vegetables, but less than 1% of food subsidies go to fruit and vegetable producers. #honorsgrandchallenges
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[Emily Toms @EmilyToms8]

Have you ever wondered if your diet includes all the essential nutrients? https://t.co/qGavyCECIS gives guidelines for healthy eating based on your dietary preferences! #honorsgrandchallenges

[Emily Toms @EmilyToms8]

Do you know what's in your supplements? I didn't. Supplement companies can fill their pills with almost anything, whether it works or not. Gaining knowledge through #honorsgrandchallenges