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College Age Nutrition

College Age Nutrition

Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders 25% of college age students suffer from eating disorders (The National Institute

Eating Disorders 25% of college age students suffer from eating disorders (The National Institute of Mental Health) People do not just randomly develop eating disorders when going to college Risk factors shown at young age The college environment

Eating Disorders: The Increased number of children who have tried to diet → Increased

Eating Disorders: The Increased number of children who have tried to diet → Increased number people who show risk factors → Increased number college students suffering from eating disorders Casual Talk and Acceptable Fad Dieting Detoxing Skipping meals Dieting

Marketing of Alcohol and Its Effects

Marketing of Alcohol and Its Effects

Marketing of Alcohol to Youth Marketers use TV, internet, and other common sources used

Marketing of Alcohol to Youth Marketers use TV, internet, and other common sources used by teens to advertise their products to minors

Television Marketing Most common form of alcohol advertising National Bureau of Economic Research Study:

Television Marketing Most common form of alcohol advertising National Bureau of Economic Research Study: Banned broadcast advertisements of alcohol and studied the effects Countries with bans on spirits advertisements: 16% less alcohol consumption than those with no bans Countries with bans on beer and wine advertisements: 11% less alcohol consumption than those with bans on just spirits

Social Media Marketing Comes in the form of events, groups, apps, ads, etc. All

Social Media Marketing Comes in the form of events, groups, apps, ads, etc. All of which rarely specify any age range that it is appropriate for Marketing and ads start the trend; users continue it Pictures involving alcohol Statuses about alcohol “Likes” regarding alcohol Way for users to show friends what they’re doing → self-advertisement of

Marketing Trends Research by Society for the Study of Addiction Alcohol Marketers study trends

Marketing Trends Research by Society for the Study of Addiction Alcohol Marketers study trends in youth culture and follow them to advertise better Increase in brand awareness → increase in brand advertising and styling to increase appeal

Implications There are regulations about advertising alcohol to minors, but rules are very vague

Implications There are regulations about advertising alcohol to minors, but rules are very vague and inconclusive → loopholes Direct correlations between youth exposure to alcohol advertisements and increased underaged drinking Underaged drinking is “associated with motor vehicle injuries, suicide, and homicide, all of which are major causes of adolescent mortality. ” (APHA)

Effects of Alcohol On Health

Effects of Alcohol On Health

Effects of Alcohol on Health When consumed in moderation, alcohol has a positive effect

Effects of Alcohol on Health When consumed in moderation, alcohol has a positive effect Men → 2 drinks/day Women→ 1 drink/day Positive effects: Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 25% in an individual (Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture ) Australia has reduced its risk of cardiovascular disease as a whole by 4. 7% from moderate alcohol consumption (Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture) Developed country, findings can be applied to other developed countries

Effects of Alcohol on Health Negative Effects: Typically due to binge drinking by young

Effects of Alcohol on Health Negative Effects: Typically due to binge drinking by young adults Binge drinking → 5 drinks/hour for men and 4 drinks/hour for women Alcohol is a drug and thus it has addictive properties Alcoholism Binge drinking can lead to liver failure causes death Alcohol can also negatively affect social relationships overconsumption can lead to arguments with friends/family, decreased productivity, strained relationships, and acts of violence

Effects of Alcohol on Health Ultimately the effect of alcohol is dependent on the

Effects of Alcohol on Health Ultimately the effect of alcohol is dependent on the responsibility of the consumer Alcohol IS a drug and it should be taken seriously If you or a friend has an alcohol problem, you should seek help immediately to protect yourself from the negative consequences of overconsumption and alcohol dependency

Allergies

Allergies

Common Allergies 15 Million Americans suffer from some sort of food allergy. Allergies affect

Common Allergies 15 Million Americans suffer from some sort of food allergy. Allergies affect every 1 in 13 kids. In the past 30 years food allergies in children and teens have arose to around 50%. College age students are more commonly allergic to Peanuts, fish, and shellfish. 8 common food allergies: Peanuts* Tree Nuts Milk* Eggs* Wheat* Soy Fish

Reactions are the bodies way of combating an Invader Mild Anaphylaxis This will occur

Reactions are the bodies way of combating an Invader Mild Anaphylaxis This will occur when you are severely allergic to a substance, your immune system reacts by releasing chemicals that cause automatic symptoms Requires medical attention and an injection of epinephrine (Epi. Pen) Red rashes, hives, swelling, trouble breathing, pale or red skin color, vomiting, trouble breathing, and lower blood pressure https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=GT-Vfs. J-u. FY : 48

How to Avoid Allergies It is important that you know what triggers your reactions,

How to Avoid Allergies It is important that you know what triggers your reactions, don’t wait till a reaction occurs. Allergist Always read food labels to uncovers potential allergens. When eating out ask what is used to prepare the food you eat Always have an epipen or Benadryl readily available.

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Works cited https: //www. nlm. nih. gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000005. htm http: //www. apha. org/policies-and-advocacy/public-health-policystatements/policy-database/2014/07/29/10/58/advertising-and-promotion -of-alcohol-and-tobacco-products-to-youth http: //www. ncbi. nlm. nih. gov/pubmed/11218354 http: //www. tandfonline. com/doi/abs/10. 1080/09581596. 2012. 748883 http: //www. nber. org/papers/w 7758