Diet Activity Plan

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This paper follows the personal experiences of the author who has changed his eating habits and has chosen a better mix of food groups and more fruits and vegetables.

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"I found that I want to maintain my weight for the most part but also see that I might increase it over time if I do not take more control of my caloric intake and avoid certain types of food at certain times. Most people gain weight inadvertently because of poor eating habits or because of stress or because of poor choices over a period of time. Weight gain can also occur with major changes in lifestyle, as a recent study suggests concerning students and the finding that college freshmen show significant weight gain in the first few months on campus (Lang, 2003), showing that a gain of a relatively small number of calories each day can add a significant amount of weight over time. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Chapman, P., Toma, R.B., Tuveson, R.V., & Jacob, M. (1997, June 22). Nutrition knowledge among adolescent high school female athletes. Adolescence. Retrieved April 17, 2007 from http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-19619424.html.
• Lang, S.S. (2003, December 1). Freshmen weight gain has national obesity implications: Cornell nutritionists report that college freshmen gain an average of 4.2 pounds during their first 12 weeks on campus. Human Ecology. Retrieved April 15, 2007, from http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-113427284.html
• McGinnis, J.M. & Meyers, L.D. (1995, January 1). Dietary change and health: Policy implications. Behavioral Medicine, 20(4), 165-9.
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