HLTH 640
Personal Reflection Paper 2 Instructions
The goal of this assignment is to take an in-depth look at God’s Word as it pertains to your cultural view of food.
Read the following passages of Scripture: 1 John 2:16–17a; Romans 12:1–2; Proverbs 23:19–21; Revelation 18; Proverbs 22:1–12.
In addition, read at least 1 journal article from the recommended reading list in the Syllabus. These sources can be found in Liberty University's Online Library.
Write a 3 page, paper and integrate biblical references with the following discussion topics:
· How do these passages of Scripture apply to the topic of nutrition?
· In what way do these passages of Scripture point to African american culture’s view of food?
· Explain African merican culture’s view of food (gratification, lack of discipline, etc.).
· Compare the personal meaning of these passages of Scripture to your own personal view of nutrition.
· Discuss how the journal article may influence someone with a Christian worldview of nutrition.
All citations must be in current AMA format.
This assignment is due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday of Module/Week 7.
1. Recommended Resources
Bible Gateway. http://www.biblegateway.com. Accessed October 17, 2013.
Byrd S. Eat, pray, grow: God used something unusual to get my attention about my soul: food. Today’s Christian Woman. 2009;31(5): 34–36. http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA207779823&v=2.1&u=vic_lib erty&it=r&p=AONE&sw=w&asid=90e25dd67cee984ec6cf30cedf953e5c. Accessed October 17, 2013.
Hawks S, Goudy M, Gast J. Emotional eating and spiritual well-being: A possible connection? American Journal of Health Education. 2003;34(1). 30–33. http://www.liberty.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/212715476. Accessed October 17, 2013.
Jung, S. Consumption, Contrition, and Community. Dialog: A Journal of Theology. 2010;49(4). 284–290. http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?sid=ec4d42d4- 2135-4f2c-b20c-c939baaa7229%40sessionmgr113&vid=1&hid=117&bdata= JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZSZzY29wZT1zaXRl#db=a9h&AN=55811477. Accessed October 17, 2013.
Mathewson L. ‘Lord, What Shall I Eat? How Much Should I Weigh?’ Sojourners Magazine. 2007;36(7). 32–37. http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.liberty.edu:2048/docview/212848636?accou ntid=12085. Accessed October 17, 2013.