(Optional) Research the effects of food fads and diet fads on wellness.

Research should include

  • defining food fad
  • defining diet fad
  • listing common food fads and their influence on wellness
  • listing common diet fads and their influence on wellness
  • distinguishing food fact from food fallacy
  • examining healthy eating vs. disordered eating
  • locating sources of help for those who have eating disorders (e.g., family members, school nurse, school counselors, teachers, local health department, local dietitians, athletic staff).

Process/Skill Questions: 

Thinking

  • How do food fads and diet fads positively or negatively influence food choices?
  • How are food and diet fads linked to exercise?
  • How does one distinguish between a fad and a healthy eating pattern to make the best choices for wellness needs and goals?

Communication

  • How can alternatives be evaluated when faced with food fads?
  • Where does one acquire attitudes and beliefs about food fads, diet fads, and food choices?
  • How can peer pressure affect these choices?

Leadership

  • How can leadership skills be used to influence others' food choices?
  • How can we overcome peer pressure in relation to food choices?

Management

  • What information and resources are needed to make our own food choices even if they run counter to fads?
  • How can the influence of food fads and diet fads on wellness be evaluated?

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