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Fall 2011 University of North Texas HMGT 1450.001 Principles of Nutrition Food Rule Written Statement File Number: F115620061 Food Rule: When it's time for a treat, let nature provide what you eat. Statement: My food rule, "When it's time for a treat, let nature provide what you eat", is an example of "what kind of food you should eat." My rule encourages people to eat food that can be found in nature instead of food that cannot be found naturally. Foods that can be found growing in the wild are not loaded with preservatives and other chemicals that can be harmful to your body. Chapter 4 of the DGA supports the claim of eating more natural foods, stating that eating fruits and vegetables helps prevent under-consumption of vital nutrients and vitamins including folate, magnesium, potassium, dietary fiber, and vitamins A, C, and K. The DGA recommends increasing the intake of fruits and vegetables because consuming fruits and vegetables can also reduce the risk of chronic diseases, with "moderate evidence indicating that intake of at least 2 1/2 cups of vegetables and fruits per day is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease" (pg. 35). Fruits and vegetables are also low in calories when prepared without adding fats or sugars. My rule agrees with Michael Pollan's Rules #13 and 14. Rule #13 recommends eating only food that will rot. Rule #14 demonstrates how food that does not grow in the wild can add harmful chemicals to your body. My food rule can help UNT students avoid incorporating harmful snack foods in their diets when grabbing a quick snack. It will also help them increase consumption of vital vitamins and nutrients to their diet. I graded my food rule as STRONG. Pollan and the DGA both make strong arguments for consuming natural, unprocessed foods and the health benefits that are correlated with it.
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