Chapter 8 Food and Nutrition Setting Goals Slide 1 of 6 The key to changing a habit you don’t like is to replace it with a new, positive habit. Breaking a Bad Habit The steps given here will help you change almost any habit.

Chapter 8 Food and Nutrition Setting Goals Slide 2 of 6 Define the habit you want to change. Describe your habit in a specific way. Breaking a Bad Habit

Chapter 8 Food and Nutrition Setting Goals Slide 3 of 6 Set your goal. Your goal should be specific. Breaking a Bad Habit The goal should emphasize what you will do, not what you won’t do. Set a realistic deadline. Write a behavior contract.

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Chapter 8 Food and Nutrition Setting Goals Slide 5 of 6 Design an action plan. Breaking a Bad Habit Write your plan. Keep a log. Monitor your habit.

Chapter 8 Food and Nutrition Setting Goals Slide 6 of 6 Build a supportive environment. Reward yourself for accomplishments along the way. Breaking a Bad Habit Keep a list handy of the benefits of your new behavior. Structure your surroundings to support your efforts.

Chapter 8 Food and Nutrition Setting Goals Slide 7 of 6 End of Chapter 8, Building Health Skills Click on this slide to end this presentation.