Food Habits A Lifestyle Choice

Nutrition Understanding how the basic components of food (nutrients) work to nourish our bodies and sustain our health

An individuals’ overall state of good health Wellness An individuals’ overall state of good health

Quality of Life An individuals’ state of satisfaction with his/her life and life choices This can increase or decrease depending on the perception you have on your current situation.

Optimum Health A state of wellness characterized by peak physical, mental and social well-being

Vitality The degree to which an individual lives their life with meaning and purpose

What are some risk factors that could contribute to poor health? A characteristic of behaviour that influences a person’s chance of being injured or getting a disease

All foods and beverages that you consume Diet All foods and beverages that you consume

Make Health Last

Wellness exists on a continuum Wellness exists on a continuum. It can change throughout our lives and be affected by many outside forces. Wellness Continuum Premature Death ◄---------------------► Optimum Health Low energy level Moderate energy level High energy level Frequent illness Some illness Infrequent illness and quick recovery from illness Inferior stress management skills Average stress management skills Superior stress management skills Poor social relationships Fair social relationships Excellent social relationships

Think About It What will your last 10 years look like? Assess the current habits you have which could contribute to a life full of vitality or a life plagued with disease.

What Influences Our Food Choices?? Brainstorm 10-20 factors that influence the choices we make about food.

Hierarchy of Food Needs Food Symbolism Social Psychological Sensory Needs Physical Needs Hierarchy of Food Needs

Physical Needs The “NEED” to eat Satisfy hunger to sustain life Nutrients help operate body processes Required for survival - quantity

Sensory Needs The “WANT” to eat Appetite (feeling satiated) Aroma, flavour, texture, taste, appearance “We eat with our eyes”- quality

Sense of belonging Comfort foods Cravings Enjoyment Mealtime routines Psychological Needs Sense of belonging Comfort foods Cravings Enjoyment Mealtime routines

Social Needs Celebrations & holidays Events & gatherings Eating food related to your cultural heritage Family traditions

Food Symbolism Status of food options Prestige, status & wealth Presentation of food (styling) What food can do for you

Hierarchy of Food Needs Food Symbolism Social Psychological Sensory Needs Physical Needs Hierarchy of Food Needs