When reading Chapter 8 i was pretty interested in what this chapter would have to offer towards my health aspect especially being stuck in the house surrounded by food. When looking at the chapter what stuck out to me the most was Vitamins and the role that they play on your body. I learned how important Vitamin-D is especially for you compared to the others and i realized it is also one i lack. I never really liked milk or cheese so i didn’t know that i was missing out on this important vitamin. With my health aspect sort of put on hold, i think catching up on taking my vitamins can help me keep my body healthy while home.
Another important topic i found interested while reading this chapter was the food label. When looking at snacks i never understand the food labels, i knew they were there and things like that but the words used were a bit confusing to me. Once reading this chapter it made it some what clear. In reading this i was able to portion better what i was eating, before i would eat maybe half a bag of chips now reading labels the normal serving is like 16 chips. On the labels as well it lets you know if what you are eating contains any key vitamins. This was a huge one for me because most of the food i was eating did not have the key vitamins i needed.
The last thing that i found interesting in this chapter is the MyPlate and dietary guidelines. In school i remember learning about the plate and how important it was to have a little bit of everything on your plate. What i noticed i was missing in my meals were fruits and dairy. I think stepping up on adding those to my meals daily will help with my energy and the strength to keep up with my health aspect. With the new stay at home order i have only been able to leave the house once or twice a week. I have so much more homework now that it is hard to even get out just for a walk around the beach near my house.
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