McGraw-Hill OnlineMcGraw-Hill Higher EducationLearning Center
Student Center | Instructor Center | Information Center | Home
HHP Supersite
FAQ's
Chapter Objectives
Chapter Outline
Multiple Choice Quiz
Flashcards
HealthQuest Activities
Crossword Puzzle
Additional Lab Activities
Feedback
Help Center


A Wellness Way of Life Cover Image
A Wellness Way of Life, 5/e
Gwen Robbins, Ball State University
Debbie Powers, Ball State University
Sharon Burgess, Ball State University
Eating for Wellness

Additional Lab Activities

  1. Make a list of your five favorite foods and/or beverages. Assess the nutritional value of each of these items by analyzing their labels.
  2. For five days, keep track of the number of fat grams you consume each day. Analyze this amount; then come up with a fat consumption plan. (i.e., if it is too high, where can substitutions be made? etc.)
  3. Take a menu from the cafeteria dining hall and identify the foods high in fiber, low in fat, high in salt, sugar, etc.
  4. Plan a party menu with nutritious snacks and foods.
  5. Looking at each of the ten 2000 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, devise a personal action plan for yourself for each of the guidelines.








Copyright2002 McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Any use is subject to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
McGraw-Hill Higher Education is one of the many fine businesses of The McGraw-Hill Companies.