Healthy Eating in College: Real Food for Real Life

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Which of the following best explains why healthy snacking and good nutrition improve academic performance? They increase sugar cravings that boost short-term energy, They support focus, memory, and sustained energy throughout the day, They make students less likely to eat breakfast, They reduce the need for hydration

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They support focus, memory, and sustained energy throughout the day

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Which of the following is the best healthy snack option for a busy college student looking for sustained energy and good nutrition? A bag of potato chips, A granola bar coated in chocolate, Greek yogurt with fresh berries and a handful of nuts, A soda and a pack of gummy candies

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Greek yogurt with fresh berries and a handful of nuts

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Which of the following would be considered a structural barrier to college students eating nutritious meals? College dorm rooms are small and limit space for cooking and storage, College students have full time jobs that limit the time they have to cook nutritious meals, College students prefer convenience over nutritious food options, College students who live off campus are 2.56 times more likely to experience food insecurity than those who live on campus

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College dorm rooms are small and limit space for cooking and storage

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Why do students with heavy class loads, long commutes, or major commitments face higher food insecurity?

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Reduced time for grocery shopping and meal planning