Hailey Patel

4th year at MCPHS University
Majoring in Medical and Molecular Biology w a minor in premed!

[Hailey Patel @HaileyPatel24]

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[Hailey Patel @HaileyPatel24]

@Dmozaffarian I believe a big part of these diet related diseases is due to fad diets! They promote weight loss in a short amount of time, unhealthy eating habits, and is not usually sustainable. Promoting fad diets is not helping Americans. #beh353 @beh353

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@mluu_mcphs @beh353 Hi Mable, I couldn't agree more! Everyone is different and there is no one size fits all diet to help individuals become healthier. This is something I also took away and would like to implement as a health care professional! #beh353 @beh353

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As a future health care provider, I will try to help my patients understand the basic science behind what exact foods do and how this benefits their health. This is important because it shows them the direct benefits and gives them a reason to eat better! #beh353 @beh353

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I thought it was super interesting when @EmmaDArpinoRD stated that the parts the brain that are aroused during addiction are also activated when you eat because these are your pleasure centers, and should not be associated with addiction! #beh353 @beh353

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@Dmozaffarian COVID-19 has had an impact on numerous aspects of life. It will be interesting to see if individuals eat healthier and understand food groups better to ensure their health is at a good stand point to fight through another pandemic in the future! #beh353 @beh353

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@CWason_353 @EmmaDArpinoRD @beh353 This was something I also learned! Lots of individuals think that eating more healthy foods helps with their health, but in fact there is only so much that can be absorbed into the body per day! #beh353 @beh353

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This article not only explains what children should be eating, but it also suggests behaviors that lead by example. Children are very observant and it is important to teach them good eating habits. The article is also reviewed by an MD! #beh353 @beh353
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@Dmozaffarian @UCSUSA These numbers amazed me. Even though we have the capabilities to make our nutrition, food, and climate better the resources are not reaching the targets and no advances are being made, extremely upsetting! #beh353 @beh353

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@Hexanehydride @beh353 Hi Jin! Ive recently learned in other classes what raw fish are capable to carry and how they can infect pregnant women. It is extremely sad and scary to have to worry about losing your baby. @beh353 #beh353

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As a future healthcare provider, I need to remember to ignore my bias and focus on the science and facts in front of me. Hobbes states "...weight and health are not perfect synonyms." Not everyone is obese because of their unhealthy food habits. #beh353 @beh353

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@Dmozaffarian When I learned the real meaning of organic in my nutrition class I was shook! Lots of people mistake key words on food labels that are not approved by the FDA and associate them with healthy or organic foods. #beh353 @beh353

[Hailey Patel @HaileyPatel24]

@VDean00 @beh353 I believe that is a fear of a lot of people and this causes unhealthy eating habits, it is our job to demonstrate the right behaviors. This will avoid the fear of healthy eating! #beh353 @beh353

[Hailey Patel @HaileyPatel24]

I was surprised to see those who consumed diet soft drinks had an average BMI higher than those drinking regular soft drinks. This is important to note because "diet" does not make automatically make food items healthier. #beh353 @beh353

[Hailey Patel @HaileyPatel24]

@Dmozaffarian I could not agree more with the first statement. Our food goals are very outdated and need to be unkept, because the amount of health problems are on the rise. Individuals need more guidance! #beh353 @beh353

[Hailey Patel @HaileyPatel24]

@CHUNTTS @beh353 Hi Chun you bring up a very important topic! Socializing comes with a lot of different consequences and being able to say no is a lot of pressure. Eating is a sensitive subject and its hard for those struggling to voice that to even their friends and family. #beh353 @beh353

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@Dmozaffarian @RepMcGovern @SenBooker @SenatorBraun @RepWalorski The first step is realization. So glad to hear that the bipartisan made this call to improve eating habits of Americans. #beh353 @beh353

[Hailey Patel @HaileyPatel24]

I deal with time to plan, shop, and prepare meals. Extracurriculars, classes, and working every week makes it hard to maintain a healthy eating schedule. Also, health foods can be expensive for college students on a budget. #beh353 @beh353

[Hailey Patel @HaileyPatel24]

@VDean00 @beh353 I can resonate with this statement so much! My work piles up sometimes and I have no time to focus on my health and make myself a nutritious meal, so I also utilize Uber eats way more than I should. #beh353 @beh353

[Hailey Patel @HaileyPatel24]

@Dmozaffarian Whenever I see other countries food labels, I am always shocked. Their ingredients are much better than ours! There is no need for the extensive additives. Our government promotes poor health which leads to weak immune systems. #beh353 @beh353