Chapter 5 of the course textbook describes the interaction of processed food ingredients which are scientifically designed to make overeating impossible to resist. The special combination of additive compounds create what experts call “hyper overeating”. Many credit salt, sugar and fat added to food like substances as the basis for the obesity epidemic in the United States.
Instructions:
1. Complete the Mindful Activity on Page 66 of the textbook, Looking Closely. Following the assignment instructions, journal your reflections here. 500-750 words.
2. Now go on the internet and look up the ingredient list for the food you chose. Find either the Nutrition Facts Label (if you don’t have the original packaging) or the company’s website to look up what is in the food. Notice the ingredient list. Any unfamiliar names? What do they mean? Look them up, read what they are. Reflect on your experience. Does knowing what’s in the food change the way your feel? Journal your reflections below, at least 500 words.
its an activity, and the book author is the professor, so please make it simple, college level.
