Download - ScienceShare.co.uk Shared Resource
Sport Nutrition
Karen V JonesBackground Lesson
Obesity Statistics
Global Statistics
Activity 1
• http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7151813.stm
• Read the article – complete task one• Beware, there may be some false questions
USA anyone?
Why is it on the increase?
What could be done to tackle the problem of obesity?
• Government • Education (schools)• Health • Families• Individuals
What could you do ???
• Think of some top tips in order to lead a healthy lifestyle
• You should have about six or seven
• Prize available for the ‘best’ top tips (must be well written and presented)
Agree or disagree?
Six steps ....
• Step 1: Give your body the energy it needs.• Your body needs some foods to stay strong and
healthy. Other foods, if eaten too often, contribute to many illnesses
• Step 2: Stay physically active.• Step 3: A healthy mind is part of a healthy body.• When you are in a good state of mind, you make
good decisions for yourself about your job, your lifestyle, and your health.
More
• Step 4: Keep your mind and body free of harmful drugs and alcohol.
• Step 5: Get regular health care• Step 6: Moderation – ensure you have a
balance
Sports Nutrition
• This unit will examine the role of sports nutrition in an athlete’s preparation to an event
• We will analyse the make up of all food groups
• We will discuss and compare diet plans