Learning Objectives
- Identify techniques for making healthy food choices, especially in college

On top of that, it’s common for people to overeat (or not eat enough) when they feel anxious, lonely, sad, or stressed, and college students are no exception. It’s incredibly important, though, to develop healthy ways of coping and relaxing that don’t involve reaching for food, drink, or other substances. It’s also important to eat regular healthy meals to keep up your energy.
Kidshealth.org offers the following advice on ways for college students to adopt a healthy food attitude:[1]
- avoid eating when stressed, while studying, or while watching TV
- eat slowly
- eat at regular times and try not to skip meals
- keep between-meal and late-night snacking to a minimum
- choose a mix of nutritious foods
- pick lower-fat options when you can, such as low-fat milk instead of whole milk or light salad dressing instead of full-fat dressing
- watch the size of your portions
- resist going back for additional servings
- steer clear of vending machines and fast food
- keep healthy snacks like fruit and vegetables on hand in your room
- replace empty-calorie soft drinks with water or skim milk
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- "Beating the Freshman 15." Kidshealth.org. Web. 3 Mar 2016. ↵