HLT 324V Week 3 Assignment High-Risk Nutritional Practices Paper

Examine the high-risk nutritional behaviors associated with different cultures. Identify the historical perspectives, belief systems, and other factors associated with these high-risk nutritional behaviors for each culture. Write a 1,500-3,000 word paper on your findings in which you accomplish the following:

Summarize the high risk-nutritional behaviors practiced among 10 different cultures.

Discuss the historical perspectives and belief systems of these cultures that influence the high-risk nutritional behaviors.

Explore additional influencing factors on high-risk behaviors for each culture. These may include, but are not limited to (a) education, (b) family roles, (c) spiritual beliefs, (d) health care practices, and (e) drug and alcohol use.

This paper requires minimum of six outside resources in addition to the textbook, properly documented using APA guidelines.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

 

MORE INFO 

High-Risk Nutritional Practices

Introduction

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) recommend that the food pyramid be revised to include more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean sources of protein. The DGA also highlight the importance of reducing consumption of high-risk foods such as added sugars and red meat. In this post, we’ll look at some adults’ unhealthy nutritional habits that may contribute to their risk of developing chronic diseases later in life.

Some adults consume relatively large amounts of sugars and fats.

Some adults consume relatively large amounts of sugars and fats.

• Sugar is a source of empty calories that can lead to weight gain, obesity and diabetes.

• Sugars (including honey) are refined carbohydrates that raise blood glucose levels rapidly in the body

• Eating too much sugar can cause cavities; this condition may be prevented by consuming less sugar or brushing with fluoridated toothpaste every day.

Some adults consume high-fat meals at fast-food restaurants with excessive frequency in comparison with the recommendations set forth by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

In the U.S., there is a large and growing population of adults who consume high-fat meals at fast-food restaurants with excessive frequency in comparison with the recommendations set forth by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. This can be attributed to several factors:

• Fast food is high in fat and calories. It also contains an abundance of sodium and sugar which may contribute to weight gain over time as well as other health problems like heart disease or stroke (1).

• The average price difference between fast food and other types of restaurant meal choices has increased significantly since 1980 (2). This suggests that more people than ever before are choosing unhealthy options when they go out to eat instead of choosing more nutritious options from home cooking or buying fresh produce from local farmers’ markets where costs tend to be lower than those found at major chains like McDonald’s or Burger King

A substantial percentage of adults consume a large proportion of their calories from sweetened beverages.

A substantial percentage of adults consume a large proportion of their calories from sweetened beverages. For example, in the United States, more than one-third (35%) of all children and adolescents consume soda daily; more than half (55%) drink fruit punch or other sugary drinks made with carbonated water; and about 80% drink sweetened tea or coffee at least occasionally.[1] The American Heart Association recommends limiting the intake of sugar-sweetened beverages to no more than six per day for women and no more than nine per day for men.[2]

In addition to being unhealthy in general, consuming too much sugar can lead to weight gain because it increases appetite[3] and makes us feel full longer after eating back some of what we’ve taken in.[4] This means that as you drink soft drinks throughout the day your body becomes increasingly accustomed to having those artificial sugars flowing through its system which makes it very likely that eventually those same snacks won’t satisfy you anymore either!

Large numbers of adults consume alcohol to the point of becoming intoxicated.

Alcohol is a depressant. It slows down your brain and nervous system, which can make you feel sleepy, drowsy and confused. When you drink alcohol:

• You may lose control over your actions or judgment; for example, it’s common for people to drive after drinking too much alcohol.

• You may be more likely to engage in activities that could cause harm to yourself or others (such as driving while intoxicated).

Some adults’ nutrition habits are not healthy for them.

Some adults’ nutrition habits are not healthy for them. For example, some adults may be eating too much sugar and fast foods. They may not be getting enough exercise or sleep.

Some adults’ nutrition habits are unhealthy. For example, some people drink alcohol every day of their lives but do not get the nutrition they need from food or water (such as vitamins). Or they have high blood pressure which causes them to have problems with their liver and kidneys later in life (like having to worry about being able to go through medical tests without feeling sick).

Some adults’ nutrition habits aren’t good for their health either:

Conclusion

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans provides a great starting point for healthy eating, but it is not the only guide to good nutrition. It is important to remember that you’re never too young or too old to start making changes in your diet and lifestyle. If you eat well and exercise regularly, you will be healthier overall, even if you don’t follow every recommendation in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.