Health & Wellbeing · E-portfolio
Final Reflection
Looking back over the Interactive Learning Hub, and forward to daily life.
- Learning journey
- SMART goal progress
- Next steps
My learning journey
- Achievements
Working on this portfolio helped me turn broad ideas about being healthy into more specific decisions. My main achievements so far are developing three measurable goals, organising a two-week plan, and learning to question AI-generated health information rather than accepting it immediately.
- Nutrition
The nutrition activity made me think about a familiar home-cooked meal in more detail. Chicken, rice, and salad provide different nutrients, but the amounts and preparation methods affect the analysis. I learned that improving a meal can involve practical changes, such as increasing vegetables or choosing a higher-fibre carbohydrate, rather than replacing everything I normally eat.
- Fitness
The fitness activity also changed how I interpret numbers. My BMI was easy to calculate, but it could not tell me how fit I am. Checking the sources showed me that age ranges matter when interpreting health information. I can apply this lesson whenever I use online tools for university work or personal decisions.
- SMART goals
My progress towards the SMART goals is currently at the planning stage. I have identified activities, targets, and ways to record them, but I cannot yet claim that I have completed ten walks or improved my stress levels. Once I carry out the plan, I will compare my records with the targets and reflect on the difficulties.
- Going forward
If I repeated the planning process, I would first measure my usual walking time and record food portions more carefully. This would give me a clearer starting point. Going forward, I want to keep the habits that fit my university routine and adjust those that prove difficult. I will focus on consistency, realistic changes, and checking information before using it.
References
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024). Adult BMI categories.
https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/adult-calculator/bmi-categories.html - NHS. (n.d.). The Eatwell Guide.
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/food-guidelines-and-food-labels/the-eatwell-guide/ - NHS. (n.d.). Water, drinks and hydration.
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/food-guidelines-and-food-labels/water-drinks-nutrition/ - World Health Organization. (n.d.). Overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25, prevalence (age-standardized estimate) (%).
https://www.who.int/data/gho/data/indicators/indicator-details/GHO/prevalence-of-overweight-among-adults-bmi--25-%28age-standardized-estimate%29-%28-%29 - World Health Organization. (n.d.). Physical activity.
https://www.who.int/initiatives/behealthy/physical-activity/