Developed by Counseling

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Nutrition Balanced Eating

• Developed by Counseling Wellness Services for
  the Department of Housing Residential Education

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Session Outline

• Why do we care about nutrition?
• The MyPlate Method
• How to eat healthy at UNC!

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Why is nutrition important?

• Poor diet is called an actual cause of death
• Related to heart disease, cancer, stroke,
  diabetes
• Its preventable!
• Food is fun!

Sources CDC, 2010 CDC, 2011 Mokdad et al.,
2004 Xu et al., 2010
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MyPlate

• The food
• guidelines from the
• USDA
• Emphasis on
• visual portion control
• and getting the
• different food groups
• in each meal

USDA does not endorse any products, services, or
organizations
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A Balanced Diet

• Grains whole grains, high fiber products
• Fruits and Vegetables eat a variety! 100
  juices count.
• Dairy choose low- or no-fat milks (1), cheese,
  and yogurts
• Protein try a variety, including seafood,
  beans, eggs, and lean meats. Pay attention to how
  theyre cooked.
• Its okay to eat some empty calorie foods, but
  keep them to a minimum and make smart choices!

Source USDA, 2011
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Challenges of Balanced Eating at College

• Were busy!
• Financial limitations
• Social eating
• Stress

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Good Choices in the Dining Halls

• What are some of your favorites?
• How could you make those favorites healthier?
• Some good choices
• Try having fruit for your dessert
• Drink soy milk, milk, or water instead of soda or
  juice
• Opt for items that were grilled or steamed
  instead of fried
• Avoid cream-based soups, sauces, and dressings.
  Instead try broth-based soups and oil-based
  dressings!

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Tasty Snack Options

• Choose foods that will give you fuel - try to
  include both protein and fiber!
• Fruit
• Nuts or trail mix
• Whole grain crackers or a banana with peanut
  butter
• Veggies and hummus
• String cheese
• Ginger snaps
• Unsweetened
• applesauce
• Dry cereal
• Fig bars

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Resources

• Counseling Wellness Services
• http//campushealth.unc.edu/cws
• USDA MyPlate
• http//www.choosemyplate.gov
• Body Positive
• http//bodypositive.com