This article explains how diabetes is linked to eating red meat and processed meat. There is an overconsumption of meat and a lack of fruit and vegetable intake. The study also found that replacing red meat with poultry decreases the risk of type II diabetes. @beh353#beh353
@chicas_kathy1 @beh353 Hi Kathy, I like that you mentioned how people are not aware of how these can affect the body. Many are unaware of the lack of regulations in the supplement industry. Telling patients about the dangers of taking vitamins with no scientific research is important. @beh353#beh353
I will incorporate nutrition by ensuring my patients have a balanced diet. As a dental hygienist, ensuring patients are set up to eat right is essential. This will help patients maintain not only a healthy mouth but a healthy body. @beh353#beh353
@ounwin3@beh353 Hi Olivia, I also love mashed potatoes. They are a staple to Thanksgiving. It is amazing that your father is a chef. I am sure you get to try a variety of great foods. @beh353#beh353
This article answers questions asked about ultra-processed foods. It goes into detail about the policies being made about these foods. It also talks about why they are a health issue and discusses the evidence showing why standards should be implemented. @beh353#beh353
What should the next administration do to prevent more sick children and shorter lifespans? Thank you @HarvardChanSPH @GiuliaCambieri
https://t.co/CFnSiJUgKd
The food I am looking forward to eating most on Thanksgiving is pumpkin pie. This is because it is a dessert that I do not get to eat frequently. It is a nice food to have on a special day with my family. @beh353#beh353
@levesque_a19392@beh353 Hi, Alexis. I like how easy the article is to read. When parents encourage their children to eat healthy food with positive comments, it pushes them to keep working on a great diet. Encouraging exercise is also a great way to inspire kids to keep a healthy weight. @beh353#beh353
This article goes into detail about how the prevalence of diabetes is largely due to age, the male gender, obesity, and education. When people are not educated about healthy eating, they will likely not consume nutritious foods in the suggested amounts. @beh353#beh353
https://t.co/eNI5s9YJ78 I chose this article regarding nutrition for children because it explains to parents how to utilize the MyPlate tool. Children need to have a variety of nutritious foods. This article is a simple and easy-to-read guide for parents. @beh353#beh353
The article goes into detail about ultra-processed food. Similar to the study in this week's lecture, it also states that there is not a direct correlation between obesity and ultra-processed foods. However, it is associated with weight gain and poorer health. @beh353#beh353
What should the next administration do to prevent more sick children and shorter lifespans? Thank you @HarvardChanSPH @GiuliaCambieri
https://t.co/CFnSiJUgKd
@jazlynn_pang@beh353 Hello Jazlynn, I also talked about working with patients with no judgment. It was shocking to me how inconsiderate doctors were with obese individuals. It is more important that patients feel healthy rather than judging solely on their appearance. @beh353#beh353
Understanding one who struggles with weight will help me care for individuals as it will allow me to be aware of how to help. Telling one who is obese that starving is "working," as stated in the article, is hurtful. I will always help a patient with no judgment. @beh353#beh353
This article goes into detail about why obesity is so difficult to decrease in populations and individuals. The author explains that preventing obesity is the most effective way to lower the rates and stop the increasing rates of obesity. @beh353#beh353
@jazlynn_pang@beh353 Hi Jazlynn, I also did not know this about the United States. If healthcare professionals put more effort into changing this statistic, the country would be healthier as a whole. @beh353#beh353
I was not aware that healthcare costs of obesity were $147 billion per year. The amount of money going toward obesity shows there is a problem. As a dental hygienist, I will give proper nutritional advice to my patients to help them achieve a healthy lifestyle. @beh353#beh353
Portions contribute greatly to the obesity crisis in the United States. The article explains how portion sizes have increased over time, making normal portions seem small. These "small portions" are the amount of food people should be eating. @beh353#beh353
“Once you get used to larger portions, anything that looks like a normal-sized portion seems like you are getting cheated."
@marionnestle in good @kimseverson piece on a long-overdue movement: bring down ridiculously oversized restaurant portions. https://t.co/nZOjLpeJjJ
@levesque_a19392@beh353 Hello Alexis, I agree with what you are saying. Who one surrounds oneself with has a great effect on diet. I try to surround myself with people who live healthy lifestyles so that I will do the same when it is possible. @beh353#beh353
One of the barriers that I can relate to is planning and automaticity. Meal planning can be difficult, and it is easier to go to the store and find a quick meal to eat. I would much rather eat meals that are fresh, but I am unsure of how to do this effectively. @beh353#beh353
It is concerning how little doctors are taught about the importance of nutrition. Over half of the doctors who responded to the survey stated they had no nutrition education in medical school. This is concerning as diet-related diseases rise in the United States. @beh353#beh353
Diet-related diseases are the No. 1 cause of death in the US – yet many doctors receive little to no nutrition education in med school https://t.co/OBsvSBUlQq
@jazlynn_pang@beh353 Hi Jazlynn, I like that you mentioned eating Vitamin C rich foods as an alternative to taking the supplement. I looked at some foods that have vitamin C and was surprised to see that some vegetables including broccoli have it, I always thought it was only fruits. @beh353#beh353