Regular Tune Ups: Reducing Health Risks

In this topic, you learned about the qualities of poor nutrition and low-nutrient food, such as high-fat and high-sugar content. These foods are often called “empty calories” because of the lack of nutrients found in them. You also learned about the effect of poor nutrition on your body: it can cause you to feel sluggish, cranky, and sometimes hyper, followed by sleepy. Even more dangerous are the long-term effects of poor nutrition, including diabetes and heart disease. But you also learned about some ways that you can improve your eating habits by lowering your intake of fat and sugar, and increasing your intake of complex carbohydrates. Take some time to consider your current eating habits and favorite foods. Do you now want to make some adjustments to your diet?