Managing Social Eating
Quiz Results
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how you scored! Then read the informative article below on Managing Social Eating!
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Eating chocolate will give you zits. |
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Contrary to popular belief, your diet has little to do with your complexion. While eating a healthy, balanced diet can't hurt your skin, and French fries and Snickers aren't the best choice for lunch, other factors seem to be responsible for acne. Hormones, genetics, certain medicines, bacteria and stress are the biggest culprits responsible for breaking out. |
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Fish is brain food.
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Not technically.but it is a rich source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. These acids are being heavily researched for their health promoting properties. While studies are inconclusive, fish is an excellent food to eat as part of a healthy diet. |
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Grapefruit burns calories.
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Nothing you eat or drink will burn calories. However, grapefruit is an excellent source of vitamins, fiber and low in calories. It is a great way to start or end a meal. |
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Caffeine gives you the necessary edge for studying.
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Caffeine affects everyone differently. Technically a drug, it is a part of the family of drugs known as xanthines. For some, a little caffeine each day may make you feel more alert, for others it will cause you to feel jittery and lose focus. Know your own reaction to it and be aware of the caffeine content of different foods. (More) |
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Eating well boosts your immunity.
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True
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There are exciting studies being conducted on the effects of different vitamins and minerals and how they affect the immune system. They are not conclusive at this time. What we know is the body
is most efficient if calories are spread out over the day - this
will make you feel better. |
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Exam crunch and the holidays
Welcome to finals. It's that time of the semester when chips, cookies and cereal are pleasant distractions from studying, meals aren't a priority and sleeping in an extra 30 minutes replaces exercise.
This is the time to put it all together for the semester: Your mind will be tested on what you’ve learned inside the classroom and your body will be called upon to perform well through this stressful time.
This is the time to put it all together for the semester. |
Although you may be inclined to slack off on your eating, it’s most important now to keep your mind sharp and your body strong and healthy. Stay on track and keep yourself healthy by eating on a regular schedule. Stick to a meal plan, even if it means getting up earlier to do so. You will fuel your body and your brain best for the big event(s). Take time to move your body each day … not necessarily to burn calories … just to feel refreshed. And give your mind and your body a rest with a decent night's sleep. Harder to say then do, but something to strive for along with good grades.
Once you get through exams, you can look ahead to celebrating with friends and family during the holiday time. Although you need to let your guard down and just plain relax, pay attention to the gentle reminders for being kind to your body during holidays, too.
The average weight gain between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is five to seven pounds. If you eat more calories than you burn you will gain weight. And that’s easy to do, since the holiday season is filled with food, parties and drinks. To keep it all together, go to our archives for additional tips on eating well.
Learn more about Eating Well on Campus - book by Ann Litt packed with tips on eating healthy at school without depriving yourself.
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