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Nutrition and Wellness: An Overview

You’re probably one of the millions of people who are concerned about good nutrition. What is it? How do you achieve it? And yes, it’s true: you are indeed what you eat. Good nutrition can be attained, but you’ve got to know where to start. However, before you begin, we need to lay down a solid foundation on which to build. This part will help identify where you are health-wise, and determine if you’re already at risk. We’ll also take a look at eating hazards, discuss how they lead to disease, and show you what you can do to avoid them.

Even though you have good intentions about eating healthy, your mind gets in the way sometimes and sabotages your plan. In this part, we examine the connection between food and mood, and review how foods can actually impact your mental health.