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  Based on my current lifestyle, the most physical activity I involve myself in is the approximately 30 to 40 minutes of walking to class and dining halls during the day. It has always been a goal of mine to incorporate going to the gym as a part of my daily schedule. As of right now, my plan is to start small and go to the gym 3-4 times a day for about 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity. This will likely include going on the treadmill for the time or an elliptical. Another option for those days may be a fitness class which is usually one hour long with short breaks in between. Most days, I take the elevator back up to my room, however, I will begin to take the stairs instead. I believe that every small effort towards being more active will contribute to a long-term effect on my physical health.

As implied throughout the essay many of the foods that are considered the healthier options fall into various nutrient groups. For example, fish is a healthy source of protein and also a great source of unsaturated fats. Particular examples including the aforementioned highlight the idea that being health conscious when making meal choices will affect every aspect of your diet and health. Foods that are most dense in a specific nutrient most-likely contain smaller amounts of other nutrients that are just as vital to the overall health of a person. Understanding that daily food choices may positively or negatively impact my long-term health is essential, for it enables to alter my choices based on awareness.