Managing Weight and Eating BehaviorsChapter 11

Maintaining a Healthy WeightLesson 1

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Metabolism

Sum total of all chemical reactions in a body

Ex: the process by which the body breaks down substances and gets energy from food

Calories

3,500 calories = 1 lb body fat

Foods high in fat are high in calories1 gram fat = 9 calories

1 gram protein/carb = 4 calories

Fried foods/creams/sugars are high in calories

BMIBody Mass Index – measure of body weight relative to height

Use to calculate whether you are within the “healthy range

Skin fold tests measure BMI by measuring the thickness of skin folds at different points on the body to figure out how much fat is stored beneath the skin

WeightOverweight

Overweight – having excess body fat

Can carry serious health risks

May be due to genetics or a slow metabolism

Any people who are overweight consume too many calories and get too little physical activity

Underweight

Below the standard weight range for your height

May be due to genetics or a fast metabolism

Managing Your Weight

Target a healthy weight

Set realistic goals

Personalize your plan

Put goals in writing

Evaluate your progress

Healthy Ways to Lose Weight

Choose nutrient dense foods

Watch portion sizes

Eat fewer foods that are high in fats and added sugars

Enjoy favorite foods in moderation

Be active

Tone your muscles

Stay hydrated

Healthful Ways to Gain Weight

Select foods from 5 major food groups that are higher in calories

Choose higher calories nutrient rich foods

Eat nutritious snacks

Regular physical activity

Physical Activity and Weight

Helps relieve stress

Promotes a normal appetite response

Increases self esteem

Helps you feel more energetic

In class assignment

Workbook pg 42 “Buyer Beware”

Homework

Workbook pg. 41 “Strategy Sessions

Workbook pg. 42 Nutrition Notes”

Body Image and Eating DisordersLesson 2

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What is body image?

How can body image influence your nutritional health?

Body Image

The way you see your body

Body image can be influenced by: models

athletes,

actors

peers

Media images are not always realistic or attainable in a healthy way

Fad Diets

Weight loss plans that tend to be popular only for a short time

Promise quick, easy weight loss

People usually loose weight temporarily and regain it after going off the diet = Weight Cycling

Usually not very effective

Can pose serious health risks

Most teens should not diet at all unless directed and monitored by a physician

Types of Fad Diets

Miracle foods

Magic combinations

Liquid diets

Diet pills

Fasting

Recognizing Fads

“Effortless”

“Guaranteed”

“Miracle”

“Breakthrough”

“Ancient”

“Secret”

In class assignment

Analyze fad diet products and advertisements

Homework

Food Ads Checklist pg 86-87

Diet SpyLesson 3

In class assignment

Computer lab

Work in groups of 4 to complete the Diet Plan Analysis Sheet pg. 109

Eating DisordersLesson 4

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Thoughts About My Eating Behaviors pg 201

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder in which an irrational fear of weight gain leads people to starve themselves

Affected by outside pressures, high expectations, genetics or biological factors

Develop obsessive behaviors related to foods, such as:

Avoiding food and meals

Eating only a few kinds of food and in small amounts

Weighing or counting the calories in everything eaten

Exercising excessively

Weighing themselves repeatedly

Health Consequences of Anorexia

Malnutrition

Brittle bones

Low body temp

Low heart rate

Low blood pressure

Decreased organ size

Heart problems

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder that involves cycles of overeating and purging, or attempts to rid the body of food

People regularly binge and feel out of control, forcing down food too fast to taste then purge by forcing themselves to vomit or taking laxatives to flush the food out of their system

Typically within normal weight range for age a weight but have an intense fear of weight gain as with anorexia

Health Consequences of Bulimia

Dehydration

Sore or inflamed throat

Swollen glands

Teeth may become damaged from stomach acid

Damage to stomach, intestines and kidneys

Chemical imbalances can lead to irregular heart rhythms and heart failure

Binge Eating

An eating disorder in which people overeat compulsively

Binges are similar to binge eating in bulimia but are less frequent

More common in males

Feel powerless to stop it

Health Consequences of Binge Eating

Overweight

Obesity

High blood pressure

Type 2 diabetes

Cardiovascular disease

Seeking Help

Eating disorders are illnesses and people with these disorders should seek help to overcome them

Individual therapy

Behavior therapy

Group therapy

Family therapy

First step to getting help is admitting there is a problem

In class assignment

Write an essay describing how teen magazines portray teens and their bodies. How might the magazine’s pictures affect the body image of these teens?

OR

Write a story about a teen who seeks help for an eating disorder. Describe the symptoms and how the disorder affects the teen’s life

Homework

Eating Disorders pg 112-113

HBO Documentary Films

THINLessons 5-7

Eating DisordersHey Good Lookin’ What’s Cookin?Lesson 8

In class assignment

Work in pairs to recognize the effect the media has had on body image and self-concept

Homework

Eating Disorders pg 201-204

Lifelong Nutrition

Lesson 9

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Workbook pg 40 Vocabulary

Nutritional Needs

Everyone has different nutritional needs, preferences and considerations

Factor that influence nutritional needs include:

Age

Gender

Activity level

Vegetarian Diets

A person who eats mostly or only plant-based foods

May be a personal choice or for health reasons

Drawbacks include being lower nutrients such as protein, iron, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B

Must take dietary supplements to obtain all nutrients

Health Conditions

Diabetes

Food allergies

Lactose intolerance

Celiac disease

High blood pressure

High cholesterol

Nutrition for Athletes

More calories are needed to produce more energy

Active teens may need 2,000-5,000 calories per day

Active teens should consume nutrient dense foods and foods higher in carbohydrates

Hydration

Teens should drink 9-13 cups of water or non-caffeinated beverages per day to avoid dehydration

Dehydration can lead to fatigue, dizziness, light headedness and cramping

To avoid dehydration drink water before exercise, about every 15 minutes during exercise and after exercise

Performance Enhancers

Anabolic steroids

Androstenedione

Creatine

Energy drinks

In class assignment

Nutrition Notes pg 43

Homework

Workbook pgs. 44-45 Study Guide

Supersize meLessons 10-12

Homework

Supersize Me Paper