Answer the two questions below in about 250 words each with accurate information addressing the question.
- Why is nutrition education needed? Consider in your response factors that affect food choice and behavior at each level of influence as described in the Social Ecological Model, and include specific examples to support your answer.
- Modifiable influences of food choice and behavior are targets to address through nutrition education. Describe a modifiable influence of an individual’s behavior that poses a risk to their health. Provide an example of a specific behavior change goal that the individual could set, and activities that would help them to achieve this goal.