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Nutrition is defined as “the process of obtaining the food necessary for health and growth” (Google). This is a very general definition, however, for me nutrition is not only what we eat, but also how we live and our attitude towards food.

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Nutrition and diet are a part of my daily life, as I am an athlete, student and person who is very active. I don’t always eat very healthy snacks or meals, but at least one meal a day has vegetables, meat and other foods with nutritious value. My family makes meals daily, however, like every family, we have moderation. I have grown up to believe that diet and nutrition are important, but having an unhealthy snack or meal is not a bad thing and teaches moderation. As a kid, nutrition was an important part of my life as I was growing and I believe this emphasis has helped me try to be healthier in my decisions as a teenager with more choices and freedom with what I eat.

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During high school and college, nutrition and the attention towards diet diminish. Nutrition should not only be something we are conscious of as kids or parents, but as teens and young adults as well. If we eat a generally balanced diet with homemade meals and healthy foods, then we will be more physically fit and it will help us in the long run. Nutrition at a young age is more important than most people think it is and I believe more awareness and efforts need to be made for a healthier lifestyle for all.

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Nutrition, experiences and the decisions to put something in our body are purely personal and unique to every individual. My experiences make me appreciate nutrition and being healthy, so I hope I can continue to make nutrition an important part of my daily life. I’m not qualified to tell somebody what to do, however I believe that eating right can improve not only your physical appearance, but how you feel and your attitude towards situations.