"Improved time management skills may help young adults balance competing time demands and reduce barriers to healthy dietary practices" (Pelletier, 2012, p.487)
Just a Moment
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Create a schedule or to-do list
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Take care of the less time consuming tasks first
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Utilize what's available to you
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Look into the resources your school provides
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Refer to "Resources for Success"
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Take a break
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Don't try to finish everything in one sitting
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Grab a snack and some fresh air
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Make Your Move
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A little physical activity is better than none
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You can refer to the "Exercise" tab to see the recommended daily physical activity
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Visit the Student Recreation & Wellness Center to check out what they have to offer
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Find a workout partner
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Family, friends, or classmate
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Walk around campus & take the stairs
"College students in general have low physical activity rates and poor dietary habits" (Brook, 2016, p.2).
Young adults have claimed that they "had difficultly finding time to sit down, eat a meal, eat regularly and go food shopping" (Pelletier, 2012, p. 483).
You Gotta Nourish in Order to Flourish
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Be aware of what you're putting in your cart when shopping
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Don't restrict yourself
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treat yourself every once in a while
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Find what works for you
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Meal prepping
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Simple and quick recipes
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Prep food with friends or roommates
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Avoid consuming overly processed foods
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Keep your food colorful
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Recommended dietary guidelines under "Nutrition" tab
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