Food HabitsA Lifestyle

Choice

Nutrition

Understanding how the basic components of

food (nutrients) work to nourish our bodies and

sustain our health

Wellness

An individuals’ overall state of good

health

Quality of LifeAn individuals’ state of satisfaction with his/her

life and life choices

This can increase or decrease depending on the perception you have on your current situation.

Optimum Health

A state of wellness characterized by peak physical, mental and

social well-being

Vitality

The degree to which an individual lives

their life with meaning and purpose

Risk Factor

A characteristic of behaviour that influences

a person’s chance of being injured or getting a

disease

What are

some risk

factors that

could

contribute

to poor

health?

Diet

All foods and beverages that you

consume

Make Health Last

Wellness exists on a continuum. It can change throughout our lives and be affected by many outside

forces.Wellness Continuum

Premature Death ◄---------------------► Optimum Health

Low energy level Moderate energy level

High energy level

Frequent illness Some illnessInfrequent illness

and quick recovery from

illnessInferior stress management

skills

Average stress management

skills

Superior stress management

skillsPoor social

relationshipsFair social

relationshipsExcellent social relationships

Think About ItO What will your last

10 years look like? Assess the current habits you have which could contribute to a life full of vitality or a life plagued with disease.

What Influences Our Food Choices??

O Brainstorm 10-20 factors that influence the choices we make about food.

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Physical Needs• The “NEED” to eat• Satisfy hunger to sustain life• Nutrients help operate body

processes• Required for survival -

quantity

Sensory Needs• The “WANT” to eat• Appetite (feeling satiated)• Aroma, flavour, texture,

taste, appearance • “We eat with our eyes”-

quality

Psychological Needs

• Sense of belonging• Comfort foods• Cravings• Enjoyment • Mealtime routines

Social Needs• Celebrations & holidays• Events & gatherings• Eating food related to

your cultural heritage• Family traditions

Food Symbolism• Status of food options• Prestige, status & wealth• Presentation of food

(styling)• What food can do for you

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