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Edlin, G., & Golanty, E. (2019). Health & wellness (13th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Read Chapter 5: Choosing a Healthy Diet
• This chapter provides foundational information on nutrition, factors that influence dietary choices, nutritional labels, and dietary guidelines proposed by the U.S. government and healthcare organizations. As you read this chapter, pay attention to ways to improve your nutritional choices.
Read Chapter 6: Managing a Healthy Weight
• This chapter describes the importance of maintaining a healthy weight, health problems related to obesity, successful weight control, and common eating disorders. As you read this chapter, notice the various factors that affect body weight besides food intake.
Complete Student Workbook Activities
In the back of your textbook is a Student Workbook. Complete the Chapter 5 Student Workbook activities 5.2 and 5.4. Activity 5.2 allows you to calculate your daily caloric requirement as a part of weight management and Activity 5.4 directs you to the FDA’s online food label to help you better understand how to read and interpret food labels.
To access the Redshelf book, click on the book link located in the Course Resources module or the Bookshelf link on the top navigation bar of the course.

Becher, S. I., Hongzhi Gao, Harrison, A., & Lai, J. C. (2019). Hungry for change: The law and policy of food health labeling. Wake Forest Law Review, 54(5), 1305–1360. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=shib&custid=natuniv&direct=true&db=ofs&AN=141555561&site=eds-live
• This article examines food labeling, which is designed to simplify food choices for consumers and help them make healthier choices. However, there are gaps in the current regulatory efforts. As you read this article, pay attention to the legal recommendations and policy suggestions the authors are making. Do you think changing how food is labeled would make a difference in your food choices?

Healthy Fast Food Choices? (2018). Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter, 36(12), 1–3. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=shib&custid=natuniv&direct=true&db=ccm&AN=133165132&site=eds-live
• This short article provides tips for healthier fast-food meal choices. Do you find these tips helpful when making food choices at fast food restaurants? Which one would be the easiest for you to incorporate into your lifestyle choices?

NYTimes.com Video Collection. (2015, February 27). 4 Strategies to Avoid Overeating at Restaurants [Video].
https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/CT404877948/HWRC?u=nu_main&sid=HWRC
• This video describes how who we eat with influences how we eat. Do you find this to be true? Pay attention to the helpful tips for eating out when you are trying to diet or watch your weight.

NYTimes.com Video Collection. (2015, August 20). 5 Mind-Over-Matter Ways to Eat Less [Video].
https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/CT427543479/HWRC?u=nu_main&sid=HWRC
• This short video clip discusses how our environment impacts overeating. Pay attention to the colors that tend to make us overeat and how watching television contributes to over-consumption of food. The good news is limited indulgences are encouraged!

Consumer Reports Says the 'Natural' Food Label is Largely Misleading. (2015, November 24). Consumer Reports Says the ‘Natural’ Food Label is Largely Misleading. [Video]. https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/MBUEBT162308506/HWRC?u=nu_main&sid=HWRC
• This news clip discusses the difference between “organic” and “natural” labeling, and other misleading food labels. Have you been confused by these terms? Will the information in this video affect your choices?

NYTimes.com Video Collection. (2015, July 5). Eating Out and Weight Gain [Video]. https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/CT421885321/HWRC?u=nu_main&sid=HWRC
• This short video describes why eating out, no matter the restaurant choice, is less healthy than eating at home. Notice the increase in caloric intake, as well as the increase in cholesterol and sodium associated with eating out.

ChooseMyPlate.gov. (n.d.) Retrieved from https://www.choosemyplate.gov
• This website is a wealth of resources when it comes to healthy eating. View your state in the “My Plate My State” page (under the Eat Healthy tab). Consider downloading the MyPlate app. Also browse some recipes and search by the applicable audience. You can also view the most up-to-date dietary deadlines.