2.1.5 Practice: Guidelines for Fitness and Nutrition

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2.1.5 Practice: Guidelines for Fitness and Nutrition 1. Dr. Dean Ornish and Dr. T. Colin Campbell have conducted research and published books that suggest a "Whole Food Plant-Based" (WFPB) diet is ... best for achieving optimal health. Others, such as Dr. Robert Atkins, Dr. Loren Cordain, and Dr. Robert Lustig, have advocated very different positions, with less emphasis on carbohydrates (plant-based foods) and greater emphasis on protein and fat (animal foods). a. Name a work (book or article) associated with either Dr. Ornish or Dr. Campbell. It can be an article that was written about either author. Include a quote from the author that summarizes his opinions. i. The spectrum by Dr. Ornish ii. “Freedom of choice, there is no diet to get on and no diet to get off. Nothing is forbidden.” (additional points included changing the diet to low fats but gradually so that people don’t immediately dislike the idea and focus on psychological well being) b. Name a work (book or article) associated with Dr. Atkins, Dr. Cordain, or Dr. Lustig. It can be an article that was written about one of the authors. Include a quote from the author that summarizes his opinions. i. The Diet Debacle by Dr. Lustig “Mixing carbohydrates and fats is healthy| This study source was downloaded by 100000831777157 from CourseHero.com on 08-12-2022 07:03:45 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/113664145/215-Practice-Guidelines-for-Fitness-and-Nutritionpdf/ c. Compare and contrast the authors' positions. i. Both physicians are trying to figure out how to eat their way to better health. Dr. Ornish feels that eating less fat and more colorful veggies (to receive a wide range of vitamins) is the way to go. He also places a greater focus on a person's mental condition and attitude toward food. Dr. Lustig, on the other hand, argues that while carbs and lipids are healthful, sugar consumption should be limited. He advises that weight loss should come first, and that sugar may be the major cause of obesity in the United States. d. Explain the scientific basis of each author's position. i. Dr. Lustig investigates Ornish and Atkins diets, comparing them to others and examining their overall success rates in order to discover their usefulness and how they work. He then used this information to arrive at his own conclusions. Dr. Ornish carried out research to demonstrate the link between food and heart disease. He discovered that individuals who were put on a mostly plant-based diet with low fat and moderate carbs were less likely to deteriorate, and some even improved. e. Indicate whether you agree with one or both researchers or have a different opinion. Explain your rationale. i. I agree with both researchers to some extent. This study source was downloaded by 100000831777157 from CourseHero.com on 08-12-2022 07:03:45 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/113664145/215-Practice-Guidelines-for-Fitness-and-Nutritionpdf/ 2. Based on what you have learned in these studies, identify three guidelines for achieving optimal health. Then describe three barriers to practicing these behaviors. Use the table to guide your response. a. Mental health i. Healthful behaviors Be conscious of one's own emotions and deal with them appropriately and promptly. If something goes wrong, you should have a support network to rely on. ii. Barriers to healthful behaviors Negative sensations are denied and ignored. Having no friends or friends that do not support you in becoming your best b. Physical health i. Healthful behaviors Eat a variety of foods and keep track of how much you eat of over- and under-consumed nutrients so you can make adjustments. Exercise on a regular basis to stay healthy. ii. Barriers to healthful behaviors Stress eating, being too busy to eat, not eating well, only eating hamburgers / lack of nutritional diversity Not working ou [Show More]

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