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Goal setting is everywhere in our daily lives. We set goals almost every day for our health, career, vacation, etc.

Kitchen Saftey

We all have annoying traits, we might not be so aware of these but those around us are. Identify these and find ways to remove them your life.

Cleaning

Washing hands before preparing food

Washing fruit which could have possible pesticide, and prevent sickness

Proper storage

Protection

Proper foot-wear and clothing Ex. No open toe shoes

Always wear oven mittens when handling hot things

Knife handling

Cut away from youself

Working with sharper knifes are safer than dull ones

Energy Systems

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ATP-PC - Lasts for 10 seconds

Glycolysis - Lasts for 45 seconds

Cellular respiration - Lasts for 30+ minutes

Muscle Growth

Besides our own wellbeing, we are also a little responsible to leave a good place after us. Think about how you can contribute to your community.

Proper nutrition Reduces rates of muscle fatigue: Ex = eggs

Calorie efficent, consuming more calories than you burn (+)

Calorie deficit, burning more calories than you consume (-)

Gives strength for muscle fibers

Economics

This is something that one should work on all their life. We are responsible for our growth. Set your goals! Are there any hobbies that you've always wanted to try? Any skills that you feel you should work on?

Export: Canada exported nearly $82.2 billion in agriculture and food products

Import: Canada spends around $647.98 billion on agricultural and food import products

Mental Health

If you feel that your relationships or some of them are not at a level that you'd like them to be, you can find ways to improve. The first and most important step is identifying these relationships`!

Healthy foods have been proven to have a positive effect on an individuals mental state and can prevent mental health disorders

Reduce anxiety + depression

Improved focus and mental ability

Cognitive development

Vitamins and minerals

Calcium

Iron

Vitamin C

Vitamin B

Immune System

Everyone has imagined at least once how their life should look like. Try to keep it realistic, plan your future income. After you decide your target, find ways to reach it.

Consuming healthy foods such as vegetables, fruit, makes your immune system stronger which helps fight diseases

Unhealthy foods with lots of sugar, suppress your immune system

Drinking 👎

Smoking 👎

Vitamins and Minerals provide anti-bodies (micronutrients)

Chemical breakdown

Add information on how to improve your overall health. Keep in mind that mental and physical health are both very important! As the saying goes 'Mens sana in corpore sano'!

Important for energy (macronutrients)

Protein = last fuel source

Fats = second fuel source

Carbohydrates = main fuel source

Cultural practices

Add information about your career. What position are you in now? Where do you see yourself in the future? Set your goal now! And find ways to climb up the ladder.

Important part of cultural identity, since ancestors share insight and food practices

Food brings people together

Food makes up many of our current holiday traditions Ex. Thanksgiving