March 2014 Question #3
You have the opportunity to translate this exciting new
research into practice through a “Table Talk” series at a local cafeteria in
celebration of National Nutrition Month. A “Table Talk” series communicates key
messages through print media displayed on napkin dispensers or tent-style
handouts. The idea is that these short, to-the-point messages will spur
dialogue that results in action among those sitting at the table (e.g., Milk
matters, Fuel up with milk at meals, Strong bodies need strong bones, etc.). How
might you communicate your answers from the previous questions in a quick,
bullet-point way using this year’s theme, “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right”?
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EATING MINDFULLY FOR BETTER HEALTH!
Follow these tips for better mealtime habits and more control over what you eat.
o Enjoy your meals more by reducing mealtime distractions, such as TV
o Don’t rush your meals, and listen to your body. It will tell you when you are full!
o If you have to eat on-the-go, plan the meal ahead of time to ensure that you eat the right foods, in the right amounts.
o Make it a goal to drink a tall glass of water at every meal! It will help you keep your calories in check!
Dine. Satisfy. Maintain.
I think these three key words could leave a lasting impression relative to the theme. Dine implies that one should slow down and enjoy their meal. Satisfy implies that when one feels satisfied they should conclude thier meal. And maintain...I'm not sure I like this word but this is what I would want to imply. That if you continued the cycle of eating conciously, and acknowledging your body's signals of satiety, it will help you to maintain your weight and health.
• Take time to taste and enjoy your food
• Eat small bites, and chew them thoroughly
• Be aware of your body’s cues for hunger and fullness
• Drink water with your meal
"Savor your food, enjoy your life."
I think this gets the message across that savoring our food and taking time at meals is beneficial in numerous aspects of our lives. Enjoying life includes health, and obviously it is a greater challenge to enjoy life when we are not healthy. It also includes social/emotional wellness, and taking time to sit down and share meals with others is a part of that.
"Eat slowly and enjoy every minute of your meal"
I think that would be a concise message to send to people about the importance of eating slow and savoring every moment of their mealtime experience.
Or maybe something like,
"Life is too short to not enjoy every minute of your meal"
"Don't be a distracted eater, pay attention to your food"
The last one is kind of a shot in the dark, but hey, anything is possible.
Sarah, I really like your quote. I think that because food is so easily accessible for most that we take it for granted, we don't really savor our food anymore, it may taste good, but it's just a quick source of pleasure and sustenance. Savoring your food is really taking the time to enjoy every second of your eating experience. If we enjoy our sustenance, we can enjoy all that our sustenance allows us to do--said differently, life.
* Enjoy GOOD food with GOOD company!
* Hydrate till your last bite.
* Food is cooked from the heart...return the favor and choose heart-healthy!
* Food is fuel.. don't run on an empty tank! Take some pit stops (snack breaks) along the way!
I would create a taste test challenge for the kiddos using the principles of mindful eating. The instructions would be for them to close their eyes, and imagine the different flavors and aromas of food for 3-5 minutes as they are eating. The challenge would be for them to submit the most creative description of the dish they could think of, or a narrative about the food. The best descriptions could be entered to win a prize or some incentive, such as their story as a description of the dish the next time it was served.
These are all great ideas everyone! Communicating nutrition key messages through a short, catchy phrase is a great way to capture your audience's attention.
This is a great question and everyone has great ideas! I especially like Arthur’s quote “life is too short to not enjoy every minute of your meal” I read somewhere about mindful eating and they had a quote saying: “Table. Plate. Chair.” If you think about standing in front of the fridge just snacking on random things, or eating fast food in the car, sitting down at a table and eating off of a plate encourages mindful eating and can possibly help with portion control.
I would start with an attention grabbing statement like "Put your fork down"....and then explain more in depth how putting your fork down between meals can aid in mindful eating habits.
I like Sammy's suggestion of Table. Plate. Chair. That would be especially beneficial on napkin dispensers as it may sway those who might be taking their lunch to go to sit and eat.
Aria's idea is very creative! I think it would be interesting to observe a cafeteria do that!
"Food for Thought: Take time to think about your food!"
• Avoid distractions while eating
• Eat slowly and savor your food
• Use your senses: pay attention to the sight, smell, taste, and texture of your food
• Drink water with meals to fill up and not interfere with the flavors of your food
I really like Sammy's idea of "Table. Plate. Chair." This is such a simple concept, but many people don't follow this because they are hurriedly eating fast food out of wrappers in a car. This saying reinforces the importance of the dinner table and having families take the time to share meals together which will increase mindful eating.
I really like your idea Kaitlin, it would be a really great attention-getter for the kids.
In my undergrad the table tents were always advertising for different events, so maybe I would just host an event for National Nutrition Month that focuses on mindful eating. I would caption it with something like: "Are you and your friends food lovers?? This month we celebrate this year's National Nutrition Month theme of "Enjoying the Taste of Eating Right" by hosting a delicious and nutritious meal served in a way to promote mindful eating habits and savoring every bite with friends."
Otherwise just summing up this year's theme with a catchy caption with main points summed up with some statistics from this study.
"Eating slowly never tasted so good" I would go on to explain the benefits of eating your meal more slowly and drinking more water throughout the meal. I think that by having this on the table for individuals will make them more conscious of how they eat and they maybe will even drink more water throughout their meal.
I think that Arthur had some catching quotes that will entertain the individuals.
For my leadership project I am advertising National Nutrition Month at Bloomington High School. We decided to use the phrase "Taste Around the World" in order to get the kids to try new food items. By using quinoa, fruits, veggies, brown rice, and lean proteins we are exposing them to nutritious items that can be used for the school menus. So far taste testing has been very successful and I have gotten a lot of feedback from the consumers! I think it would be great to advertise drinking more water with school spirit water bottles.
Enjoy Every Bite.
- Take time when eating your meal to fully appreciate the taste, texture, and aroma of every bite.
- Drink plenty of fluids to help you feel full while eating.
- Avoid distractions while eating.
- Listen to your body's signals to tell you when you're hungry and when you're full.
- Don't deprive yourself of your favorite foods, but instead consume them in MODERATION.
I also really like the quote Sammy brought up of "Table. Plate. Chair." I think this is a simple motto to get across to people and reminds them to take the time out of their day to eat a proper meal.
"Sip.Savor.Repeat."
• Technology off, meal time on.
• Don't rush, take food slow.
• You wouldn't rush a good thing, so don't rush through food!
I like Caroline's "use your senses" to really get a full experience when eating your foods!
Anna J said:
What is Mindful Eating?
- Slow down and breath
- Pay attention using your 5 senses
- Taste each food and savor
- Notice physical hunger and fullness
- Its okay to leave food on the plate
Maybe actually include a mindful eating meditation encouraging someone to pay very close attention to the first three bites eaten noticing the enjoyment level and the physical response to the foods.
To teach about the liquids, I like the idea of creating a comparison do and don't list highlighting the difference in healthier versus less healthy beverage choices.
- Take the time to eat right
- Taste Every Flavor
- Concentrate on Food, Family, and Friends, not your phone
- Do not drink your calories
I really like Carly's and Tina's both are catchy and creative
Think about what you're putting into your body!
Mindful eating & Family meals
Slow down at the end of a busy day to enjoy your meals and learn about your family's day.
Turn OFF the technology!
Make mealtime your family's "disconnected connection"
Leave the TV/Phone/etc behind and get connected with what really matters-Health and Family
You all had some really great/creative/catchy slogans-I hope they get put to use to help in the battle of mindless overeating!
Everyone has said so many great ideas! I think I would make it a challenge and in a way insightful with questions.
"Have you ever ate something and really tasted every single bite?"
"Can you chew your food 20 times before swallowing?"
"Are you able to drink a full glass of water by the time your meal is over?"
I think many people enjoy challenges and it makes it seem like fun instead of a chore.
I like Beth's slogan. It really is true that food tastes better when you take the time to actually enjoy it.
Haley - love the idea about school spirit water bottles. I would be really interested to see if that increased water consumption.
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