Long Assignment #2

Nicole Hensley
Nov 5 · 4 min read

An outline for the second Long Assignment in WRD 112 focusing on the effects of healthy eating on student success.

Long Assignment #2 Outline

Thesis: Maintaining a well-balanced diet that consists of the necessary nutrients and specific food groups can not only aid college students in improving their academic success but it can also improve their overall functionality and physical/mental health.

Body Paragraph 1/2: It has been found time and time again that a healthy diet largely contributes to an individual’s success not only in the classroom but also in activities the student participates in outside of class.

Body Paragraph 3/4: Although, keeping up with a healthy diet can be rigorous for college students, it is imperative that they at least make an effort as a means to counteract the increase of obesity in young adults and there are many strategies for preventing poor eating tendencies.

Body Paragraph 5/6: There are many methods to consider that can aid students in eating healthy which will furthermore set the student up for success and work against the rising obesity problem.

  • “Conversely, enablers to healthy behavior were improved food knowledge and education, meal planning, involvement in food preparation, and being physically active. Parental food behavior and friends; social pressure were considered to have both positive and negative influences on individual eating habits. The study highlighted the importance of consulting college students when developing healthy eating interventions across the campus (e.g., labeling healthy food options and information campaigns) and considering individual-level factors and socio-ecological aspects in the analysis,” (https://doaj.org/article/6e5718ecec9442d79ef361d89555e907).
  • Districts need support from the entire school community to make a difference. Parents aren’t the only ones who should be telling kids to “eat your vegetables.” With a growing body of scientific research linking proper nutrition to academic success, school districts stand to benefit from promoting healthier lifestyles for students. Schools are making progress with healthy changes in the cafeteria. New nutrition standards for school meals require a wider variety and increased availability of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and less sodium, unhealthy fat, and calories. To help students embrace these healthy options, school nutrition professionals need the support of the entire school community. By bringing administrators, teachers, and nutrition staff together, healthy eating can be a beneficial part of the school day. Far too often, students don’t recognize the varieties of produce offered in the cafeteria. Teachers encourage students to broaden their palates by incorporating food education into classroom curriculum. Lessons can be as simple as learning fractions using orange slices or studying the geographic origin and growth cycle of avocados. Classroom lesson plans could help students accept or at least try healthy options,” (https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.uky.edu/docview/1429419388?accountid=11836&rfr_id=info%3Axri%2Fsid%3Aprimo).
  • “By joining students for school lunch and being role models for healthy food choices, adults encourage students to try foods they might not encounter at home,” https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.uky.edu/docview/1429419388?accountid=11836&rfr_id=info%3Axri%2Fsid%3Aprimo).
  • “These successes require school leaders to recognize the important role nutrition plays in student achievement and to foster open dialog, cooperation, and planning among the entire school team. When principals, teachers, nurses, custodians, school nutrition staff, and parents work together, they can design solutions that maximize each school’s unique strengths to meet students’ nutritional needs,” (https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.uky.edu/docview/1429419388?accountid=11836&rfr_id=info%3Axri%2Fsid%3Aprimo).
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