Cassaundra Wason

MCPHS Health Psychology, Public Health 2022

[Cassaundra Wason @CWason_353]

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[Cassaundra Wason @CWason_353]

For my last post I wanted to share a beneficial resource on food-borne illnesses. I never knew food-borne illnesses could lay dominant for almost a week before presenting symptoms. I was also not aware what those symptoms were. A great reference to have on hand! @beh353 #beh353

[USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service @USDAFoodSafety]

It’s important to know that symptoms of foodborne illness could develop a whole week after eating a contaminated product. Know the signs. Follow the steps! Head over to → https://t.co/jPJOZaqm1u

[Cassaundra Wason @CWason_353]

@KyraScott22 @beh353 @EmmaDArpinoRD Great message! College is stressful & can lead to self doubt in one's capabilities so I think this is a great message to share as we come to the close of our Nutrition & Health course! I also hope you and our fellow peers have success in all upcoming endeavors! @beh353 #beh353

[Cassaundra Wason @CWason_353]

I have learned much information from this Nutrition & Health course that will benefit me as a future OT. As an OT, I may help patients with healthy eating aspects, including meal prep, allowing me to inform them on nutritious meals and how to improve their health. @beh353 #beh353

[Cassaundra Wason @CWason_353]

@KaylaTat1 @EmmaDArpinoRD @beh353 The concept of food shaming is new to me too! I have always been taught that processed foods are bad; however, I have also been taught that frozen produce and whole-grain foods are healthy, though they're processed. It led to much confusion before this lecture! @beh353 #beh353

[Cassaundra Wason @CWason_353]

I found this to be a great resource as it ties in info Emma D’Arpino RD, discussed in her lecture. It provides info on vitamins and minerals of many different foods. It also includes the standard portion, calories, and amount of minerals or vitamins in the food. @beh353 #beh353

[Nutrition.gov @Nutrition_gov]

Did you know sweet potatoes are rich in vitamins and minerals? Check out this page to see how vitamins and minerals keep you healthy: https://t.co/tBXTNjHI2E #SweetPotatoAwarenessMonth

[Cassaundra Wason @CWason_353]

Thank you so much for your lecture @EmmaDArpinoRD! I had no idea vitamin C is “absorbed at moderate intakes of 30-180 mg/day.” I was someone who thought more mg’s of a vitamin meant more benefits for my health. Thank you for informing me on the contrary! 😀@beh353 #beh353

[Cassaundra Wason @CWason_353]

A great resource to get kids to add healthy foods into their diets! Utilizing BINGO in a school lunch environment teaches kids about healthy eating, urges them to try more nutritious foods, & have a nutritionally balanced diet through a fun interactive experience. @beh353 #beh353

[Cassaundra Wason @CWason_353]

@bellaleonardi1 @beh353 I agree this looks to be a great resource for healthy eating during pregnancy. I found the inclusion of the colorful infographic to be very eye-catching as well as informative. @beh353 #beh353

[Cassaundra Wason @CWason_353]

https://t.co/ZdrBelbaak This article by the Mayo Clinic is a great & reputable resource for pregnant women. It's easy to read & offers ‘what to eat’ ex. for each food group (grains, protein, dairy) as well as dietary information regarding supplements & twins. @beh353 #beh353

[Cassaundra Wason @CWason_353]

Thought this was a great little worksheet to retweet on whole grain-rich foods. I had not previously known a lot about how to identify grains that are whole grain-rich from those that are not. A great quick and easy teaching tool! @beh353 #beh353

[Cassaundra Wason @CWason_353]

@CHUNTTS @beh353 I agree! To know she was "urged her to keep it up" by her doctor due to her being plus sized was disheartening. Due to her weight it seemed her eating disorder was overlooked. I agree with you we must fully understand our patient's struggles to best help them. @beh353 #beh353

[Cassaundra Wason @CWason_353]

“No matter what you go in for… the first thing you will be told is… just put down the Cheetos.” This is damaging to those who struggle with their weight. In the future I will be sure to find ways to help my patients reach their health goals, without judgement. @beh353 #beh353

[Cassaundra Wason @CWason_353]

A interesting and informative read with crucial stats about obesity in the USA, “More than 42 percent of American adults — about 100 million people — had obesity before the pandemic." A staggering number, one, that hopefully will be lowered with future research. @beh353 #beh353

[Cassaundra Wason @CWason_353]

@_InderSingh @beh353 I had no idea that children of obese parents were more likely to be obese themselves. I wonder if that has more to do with one’s genetics or environment, or maybe even both. @beh353 #beh353

[Cassaundra Wason @CWason_353]

One thing that stuck out to me this week was the effect ‘Fat Shaming’ has on individuals. As stated by James Cordon fat shaming can lead to increased depression or self-destruction tendencies which may lead to overeating or further weight-related health problems. @beh353 #beh353

[Cassaundra Wason @CWason_353]

With the holiday season coming up, most, if not all of us, will be facing the barrier, ‘expected consumption of unhealthy foods in certain situations.’ A way to combat this would be to add nutritious treats, like the ones below, into our celebratory food! @beh353 #beh353

[Nutrition.gov @Nutrition_gov]

Have a healthy Halloween weekend! Find snack ideas and other nutrition tips for kids: https://t.co/keWjsmzq76

[Cassaundra Wason @CWason_353]

@cmar0098 @beh353 I too struggle to find time to prepare meals as a full-time college student, with work and family obligations. Thus I rely on quick and easy dinners that are not as healthy as I would like. I too would prefer to plan out meals, and hopefully in the future I will. @beh353 #beh353

[Cassaundra Wason @CWason_353]

A barrier I relate to is the ‘lack of time to plan, shop, prepare and cook healthy foods.’ Doing college courses full time, partaking in Field Placement, and taking care of family has left me with little time to plan out and shop for healthy foods during my week. @beh353 #beh353

[Cassaundra Wason @CWason_353]

Great video on the importance of doing your own research on dietary supplements before implementing them into your diet. It also delves into the multilevel marketing strategies used to sell supplements, examples being ads done by influencers on social media sites. @beh353 #beh353

[Lara Hyde, PhD @Nourishable]

I was recruited for the #MLM #JuicePlus. When this distributor told me their supplements cured his wife’s #peanutallergy I knew I had to dig into the science of their health and income claims, with help from MLM economics researcher @StacieABosley. https://t.co/ikzqZfiHzc