looking into food matters a project by e4 g gymnasiou teacher e.koliou

Looking into Food matters

A PROJECT BY E4 G Gymnasiou

TEACHER E.KOLIOU

All about obesity

What is it?•It is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health

Switch handsUse smaller plates and utensilsAvoid eating while watching TVKeep activeWatch your Diet!!

Malamou KaterinaZenzefili MariannaTravlou Marikita

Ways to combat it…

EATING DISORDERSEATING DISORDERS

Anorexia nervosa and Bulimia nervosaAnorexia nervosa and Bulimia nervosa

Lena Stantzou and Olga KrieziLena Stantzou and Olga Kriezi

Anorexia NervosaAnorexia Nervosa

Anorexia nervosa is a type of eating disorder.Anorexia nervosa is a type of eating disorder. People who have anorexia, have an intense fear People who have anorexia, have an intense fear

of gaining weight. They severely limit the amount of gaining weight. They severely limit the amount of food they eat and can become dangerously thin.of food they eat and can become dangerously thin.

Anorexia affects both the body and the mind. It Anorexia affects both the body and the mind. It may start as dieting, but it gets out of control. may start as dieting, but it gets out of control. Other people say you are too thin, but when you Other people say you are too thin, but when you look in the mirror, you see a fat person. look in the mirror, you see a fat person.

Famous people with anorexia nervosa :Famous people with anorexia nervosa :

Lady GagaLady GagaDemi Lovato Demi Lovato Victoria BeckamVictoria BeckamJane Fonda Jane Fonda Mary Kate OlsenMary Kate OlsenFelicity HuffmanFelicity HuffmanKatherrine JenkinsKatherrine JenkinsAlegra Versace (Daughter of Donatella Alegra Versace (Daughter of Donatella Versace)Versace)

Bulimia NervosaBulimia Nervosa Bulimia nervosaBulimia nervosa is an eating disorder which  is an eating disorder which

has to do about consuming a large amount of has to do about consuming a large amount of food in a short amount of time followed by an food in a short amount of time followed by an attempt to rid oneself of the food consumed.attempt to rid oneself of the food consumed.

Bulimia nervosa is considered to be less life Bulimia nervosa is considered to be less life threatening than threatening than anorexia however, the anorexia however, the occurrence of bulimia nervosa is higher.occurrence of bulimia nervosa is higher.

This eating disorder is nine times more likely This eating disorder is nine times more likely to occur in women than men.to occur in women than men.

Photos for Anorexia and Photos for Anorexia and Bulimia nervosa.Bulimia nervosa.

ObesityObesitybyby Adonis Logothetis Adonis Logothetis

andandGeorge ZaphiropoulosGeorge Zaphiropoulos

Its Disastrous ConsequencesIts Disastrous Consequences

ConsequencesConsequencesThe brain and the heartThe brain and the heart

Depression and sleep disturbance are Depression and sleep disturbance are associated with obesity. Both these associated with obesity. Both these conditions pose tremendous risks for conditions pose tremendous risks for other health related illnesses and quality other health related illnesses and quality of life. of life.

Fatty plaque build-up in the blood Fatty plaque build-up in the blood vessels can result in increased blood vessels can result in increased blood pressure and overload the heart. Obese pressure and overload the heart. Obese children are at higher risk for heart children are at higher risk for heart attacksattacks

The liverThe liver

Excess body fat can be deposited Excess body fat can be deposited inside the liver cells, trigger inside the liver cells, trigger inflammation and damage the liver inflammation and damage the liver cells. This is a slow process over cells. This is a slow process over time, but if started in childhood can time, but if started in childhood can lead to liver failure.lead to liver failure.

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An obesity camp is a type of An obesity camp is a type of residential program where people residential program where people who are overweight or obese go to who are overweight or obese go to lose weight through exercise and lose weight through exercise and lifestyle changes. Weight loss camps lifestyle changes. Weight loss camps typically provide nutrition classes typically provide nutrition classes weekly and variety of classes and weekly and variety of classes and activities designed for weight loss!!!activities designed for weight loss!!!

Mironas SapountzisMironas SapountzisBill Bill KontisKontis

Nikos ValaisNikos Valais

The Greek DietThe Greek DietGregory BlatsoukasGregory Blatsoukas

Stavros TafrasStavros Tafras

• The Greek Diet is the perfect The Greek Diet is the perfect example of traditional Mediterranean example of traditional Mediterranean eating. It is based on a variety of eating. It is based on a variety of colorful and full of flavor foods. The colorful and full of flavor foods. The secret of great Greek food is the secret of great Greek food is the combination of readily available and combination of readily available and simple ingredients including many simple ingredients including many herbs.herbs.

• The Greek diet also known as the Mediterranean Diet, is an alternative way of eating that has been adopted in the United States. Food sources include fresh fruits and vegetables as well as lean meats. Following this diet helps heart health weight management and satiety.

In the Greek diet a range of cheeses, In the Greek diet a range of cheeses, tomatoes, olives, bread and a lot of tomatoes, olives, bread and a lot of legumes are used. All of these are legumes are used. All of these are cooked in a simple but delicious cooked in a simple but delicious manner using plenty of olive oil, very manner using plenty of olive oil, very little butter, not much salt and no little butter, not much salt and no fresh cream at all!!!fresh cream at all!!!

The result is unique!The result is unique!

HEALTHY RECIPES

MARILENA SPANOU

and

LENA MANOUSOU

Something quick and very easy to Something quick and very easy to cook and avoid eating unhealthy cook and avoid eating unhealthy

snacks…snacks…IngredientsIngredients::• 1 muffin, cut in half• 2 mushrooms• Half cut zucchini and onion• 1 slice ham• 1/2 cup mozzarella• Some tomato paste,olive oil•  salt and pepper

DirectionsDirections::• Toast the muffin until golden and leave it to cool. Preheat the broiler.

Mix the tomato paste and spread over the muffin halves. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and cook the onion, mushrooms and zucchini until they become golden.

• Add the seasoning and then divide the vegetables between the muffin halves and scatter the ham and mozzarella over the top. Place under the broiler and cook for 4 minutes.

SOMETHING QUICK AND SWEET

Ingredients:• 1 cup flour • 2 teaspoons sugar, nonfat yogurt, skim milk and water• 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 2 egg whites • Some cinnamon

Directions:• In a medium bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, oats,

cornmeal, sweetener, salt, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon.

• In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, yogurt, milk and water.

• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, and mix just until moistened.

• Heat a skillet over medium heat, and coat with cooking spray.

• Pour about 1/3 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet.

• Cook until bubbles begin to form in the center, then flip and cook until browned on the other side.

BON APPETIT!!!