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On the nine day of this journey of breaking habit, we braved the rain and humidity to go for a hike along the Bellamy Heritage Bridge Trail in Marianna, Florida. In the morning, I put on a nicotine patch, but towards the end of the day, I realized it felt off. We were among smokers all day, but I didn't feel any want to light up—instead, the smell reminded me of something unpleasant. I'm writing this on day 10 since I woke up thirsty and aching all over. One piece of advice we got from smokefree.gov was to avoid alcohol and other things that can trigger cravings for cigarettes in the first few days. I'll be honest and say that I smoked heavily when I drank beer, which led me to the realization that I need to cleanse my system of both alcohol and nicotine by giving up beer. I can finally say that today is day five of not smoking, and I feel so much better. To top it all off, I'm confident in my ability to overcome any obstacle by sheer force of will.
Photo taken by Dagmarie Daniels on 1/26/2023, Bellamy Bridge Heritage Trait, Marianna, FL
Check the blog Exploring the US in a Budget for more pictures and information of the places we visited.
I'll be teaching about nutrition, health, and diet on days 8 - 10. I have received training to instruct my clients on these topics, and although I am a certified Master Wellness Life Coach, I am not a therapist, counselor, or physician. As mentioned in this MEDICAL DISCLAIMER, the material presented here does not constitute medical advice. There is no intention to provide medical advice with this information or materials; they are just meant to be educational and informational. This contains the workbook content, lecture videos, and suggested assignments. The information I offer in my capacity as a Master Wellness Life Coach is not intended to substitute expert medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. As your health coach, I always recommend that you speak with your doctor or another qualified healthcare professional if you have a question concerning a recognized or suspected medical issue. As your health coach, I will never suggest that you disregard the advice of your doctor or other healthcare provider. I will try my best to provide you the most accurate information possible, but I cannot promise it. Instead, I can only presume that the data presented is based on the newest studies.
What You Need to Know About Nutrition Throughout the Ages
Since we are all unique individuals, it would be unrealistic to recommend that we consume identical quantities of food.
The fact is that people have varying dietary and nutritional requirements at various points in their lives depending on factors such as their age, goals in life, lifestyle, and cultural norms.
Large quantities of fruits, vegetables, legumes, fish, lean meats, dairy products, and whole grains are encouraged for children and teens' diets.
There is a big discrepancy between what is suggested and what teens actually consume. In the past, children ate breakfast every morning and consumed a greater quantity of the required Meals; however, current research suggests that children and adolescents consume most of their G and calories from snacks, quick foods, less fruits and vegetables, excessively sodium and sugar, and foods without nutritional value.
Foods rich in energy but low in nutrients, such as snack foods, desserts, junk foods, pastries, and sugary drinks, should be limited and parents should instead serve a broad range of nutrient-dense foods, such as fruits and vegetables, at regular mealtimes.
Also, consider the age and size of the child while deciding on the appropriate portion size.
Additionally, it is essential to restrict sedentary habits to no more than one to two hours each day of computer and television use.
However, adolescent growth spurts and changes in hormone levels add further complexity. Due to a decrease in physical activity and an increase in the desire for autonomy, many teens begin to make their own dietary choices around this time, despite the fact that they require larger quantities of certain macro and micronutrients to maintain their growth.
When you're an adolescent, even the danger of disease, the preservation of mental and physical capacities, and the maintenance of regular physical exercise all depend on a healthy diet, and these factors remain just as essential as we age. Also crucial to living a long and happy life is maintaining contact with others and forming new friendships.
Many elderly people fail to get enough of the essential nutrients they need, including calcium, iron, zinc, and the B-complex vitamins, since their appetite naturally declines as they age owing to loss of both taste and smell.
In addition, the elderly are at danger of not getting enough healthy nutrients from the foods that they eat, and they are frequently dehydrated since their thirst sensation decreases with age.
Since many people's metabolic rates are also declining as they grow more sedentary, they are often left with more calories than they require and consequently will gain weight regardless of whatever dietary changes they make.
Clients in their twilight years should be sent to a certified dietitian straight away to ensure they are getting the correct supplements, which are frequently essential for a healthy existence due to the special problems they experience as a result of their rapid growth and changing hormones.
Studies reveal that many teens reduce their physical activity and increase their desire for independence, thus they often choose their own dietary choices, including the increased amounts of several macro and micronutrients needed to sustain their growth.
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