1. SHU Exercise Science Life and Sport Analysis Clinic The Myths of “Bad” Foods Brendan Rickert MS, HFS, CSCS Life and Sport Analysis Clinic

2. SHU Exercise Science Life and Sport Analysis Clinic The Bad Foods What are your bad foods? Why do you think they are bad? How do you avoid them? Do you find yourself “cheating”?

3. SHU Exercise Science Life and Sport Analysis Clinic What food does psychologically Influences Positive mental effects Coping mechanism Change is not easy- takes a lot of self talk Track your eating habits

4. SHU Exercise Science Life and Sport Analysis Clinic Blocks Against Foods NYC size soda ban New Haven similar ban What’s next?

5. SHU Exercise Science Life and Sport Analysis Clinic What about those “healthy” foods? Strawberry smoothie Salads Flat bread sandwiches Healthy Choice meals Powerbars Others?

6. SHU Exercise Science Life and Sport Analysis Clinic Moderation Making the right portion choices Eat what you want* Demonizing food is negative reinforcement

7. SHU Exercise Science Life and Sport Analysis Clinic The Ideal Balance

8. SHU Exercise Science Life and Sport Analysis Clinic Adding in Exercise 3-5 days per week (aerobic training) 150 minutes of moderate or 75 vigorous 2-3 days per week (resistance training) General leisure time activity

9. SHU Exercise Science Life and Sport Analysis Clinic Fruits

10. SHU Exercise Science Life and Sport Analysis Clinic Fruits Cont.

11. SHU Exercise Science Life and Sport Analysis Clinic Vegetables

12. SHU Exercise Science Life and Sport Analysis Clinic Vegetables Cont.

13. SHU Exercise Science Life and Sport Analysis Clinic Grains

14. SHU Exercise Science Life and Sport Analysis Clinic Protein

15. SHU Exercise Science Life and Sport Analysis Clinic Protein

16. SHU Exercise Science Life and Sport Analysis Clinic Recap Food isn’t inherently evil Moderation is key Consult your PCP or RD prior to changing your diet