THERESA BALICKSTAFF WRITER<\/p>\n
Alocal nutritionistsaidthat students must develophealthier, long-lasting habits while in collegeto combat obesityin a talk Monday in the Fireside Lounge.<\/p>\n
Adjunctprofessor Annie McKenna, a registered dietitian nutritionist who teaches clinical nutrition to nursing students, talked to a small group of students about the importance of monitoring eating habits while still young to avoid obesity in the future.<\/p>\n
We have a huge epidemic in our country right now, McKenna said. We have more people who are obese than we have people that arent.<\/p>\n
To combat the growing problem of obesity, McKenna suggested that students begin to examine both eating habits and lifestyle habits.<\/p>\n
Eat healthy, life healthy, be healthy, McKenna said. The healthier you are, the better off youll live.<\/p>\n
As a part of eating healthy, McKenna warned of the danger of oversizedportionsandofthe effects that too much food can have on health.<\/p>\n
We eat more than we ever need, McKenna said. Its called portion distortion. Weve looked at the last 20 years how our portion sizes have changed, and weve gone from a reasonable portion to a bigger plate with mountains of food on it.<\/p>\n
McKenna provided a plan for studentsonhow to eat well in the cafeteria, sharing tips such as meatless Mondays and Fridays,drinking water instead of soda,and eating a well-balanced meal of protein, whole grains, fruits and vegetables instead of only pizza and ice cream. She stressed the importance of not falling into the trap of eating to satisfy a craving.<\/p>\n
What Im trying to do is teach you to make some decisions, McKenna said.<\/p>\n
In addition to eating healthy, McKenna proposed methods of incorporating more movement intoadaily routine,such as standing workstations or yoga balls for seats.<\/p>\n
You have to get up and move, McKenna said.<\/p>\n
Martha Myer, freshman,said that she will start implementing some of McKennas suggestions into hereating habits.<\/p>\n
Although I know it will take some intentionality and effort to implement her tips, Myer said,going in with a plan gives me enough guidance to know how I should be taking care of myselfinstead of just doing whatever I feel like.<\/p>\n
McKennas talk, Nutrition in College, was sponsored by ResidenceLife.<\/p>\n
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