Contemporary Nutrition 9th Edition by Gordon Wardlaw,Anne Smith

Exercise 4

Sarah is majoring in nutrition and is well aware of the importance of a healthy diet. She has recently been analyzing her diet and is confused. She notices that she eats a great deal of high-fat foods, such as peanut butter, cheese, chips, ice cream, and chocolate, and few fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. She also has become hooked on her daily cappuccino with lots of whipped cream. What three factors may be influencing Sarah's food choices? What advice would you give her on how to have her diet match her needs?