Problem: At family gatherings, Wesley notices that his parents, uncles, aunts, and older siblings tend to be overweight. His father has had a heart attack, as has 1 of his aunts. Two of his uncles died before the age of 60 from diabetes. His grandfather died of prostate cancer. Wesley wonders if he is destined to become obese and develop heart disease, cancer, or diabetes. What advice would you give Wesley?
Q1. Identify the factors that might be affecting Wesley's food choices.
Q2, Explain how Wesley could identify, and use, three (3) reliable sources of nutritional information to make better food choices.
Q3. What advice would you give Wesley in regards to the following nutritional concepts; balance, variety, and moderation? Give examples of each.