Toms problems

Read the situation below and come up with what you would do if you were a friend of Tom's. There are many solutions or ideas that could help Tom. Look at the rubric for guidance and make your suggestions. Remember to use the Canada Food Guide as a reference point and explain why Tom should do what you are suggestion Tom is going through a growth spurt. It looks like he’s going to be tall like his parents. He is active in hockey, volleyball and tennis. Almost every day of the week he is involved in one kind of sporting activity or another. By the time he gets home from his practices, he barely has enough time to do his homework. In the morning, Tom wakes up, quickly grabs a glass of milk, munches a couple of cookies and rushes off to school. During the day, he finds himself snacking on whatever he picks up at the cafeteria – usually fries with gravy and a pop. Dinner is the only time Tom eats a complete meal with foods from all the food groupings because his parents insist on eating dinner together. Tom has been feeling very tired in class and sometimes even dozes off for a moment. He is worried that if his marks drop, he will be kicked off the school sports teams. What factor(s) are influencing Tom’s food choices and eating habits? Use Canada’s Food Guide to suggest changes to Tom’s eating habits. Why is Tom so tired during the day?