Physical wellness allows a person to engage in activities of daily living without experiencing undue fatigue or exhaustion. The physical dimension of wellness is supported through health behaviors, which include exercise, eating a healthy diet, limiting alcohol intake, not smoking, and getting adequate sleep each night.
ACCORDING TO SOGARI ET AL (2018; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6315356/): Common barriers to healthy eating in college students include time constraints, unhealthy snacking, convenience high-calorie food, stress, high prices of healthy food, and easy access to junk food. Conversely, enablers to healthy eating include knowledge of nutrition, meal planning, involvement in food preparation, and being physically active.
Encourage students to recognize the importance of nutrition, especially as it relates to their overall well-being!
Include nutritional resources as a component of wellness instructional materials.
Nutrition Resources
- My Plate
- Dietary Guidelines
- Eat Well Guide
- 8 Tips for Healthy Eating
- Cutting Down on Sugar
- Healthy Recipes
Consider adding this TED TALK to your course, and discussing with students! Laura Schmidt (2016; 13 minutes): TED-MED Why we cannot stop eating unhealthy foods