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Weight Management. Body Image Fad Diets Maintaining a healthy weight Healthy ways to lose weight Healthy ways to gain weight. Objectives. 9.NPA.3.1Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy plans for weight gain, maintenance and loss - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Weight Management
Body ImageFad Diets
Maintaining a healthy weightHealthy ways to lose weightHealthy ways to gain weight
Objectives
9.NPA.3.1Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy plans for weight gain, maintenance and loss
9.NPA3.1 Investigate and differentiate 2 unhealthy current weight loss products on the market and one fad diets with a healthy plan
9.NPA.4 Apply lifelong nutrition and health-related fitness concepts to enhance quality of life.
True/False in your JOURNALS
1. The body’s need for food is far greater than its need for water.
2. People who are extremely underweight can have as many problems as people who are overweight.
3. If you eat more calories than you burn, you will lose weight
4. There are 1,000 calories in one pound of fat 5. When you diet, the first weight to be lost will be fat
Check Your Answers
1. False- 3 days water, 3 weeks food 2. True- eating disorders 3. False- you will gain weight 4. False- 3,500 calories 5. False- water
Body Image
Body image is the way you see your body During teen years, you experience many physical
changes at a rapid pace It’s common to sometimes feel unhappy with your
body type and wish you were taller, shorter, thinner, or more muscular
Body Image Video Clip
Accept Yourself
Growth spurts may cause some teens to look thin Hormonal changes may cause other teens to gain
weight Try to accept yourself the way you are Talk to a parent or other trusted adult about your
feelings You can’t change your basic body type, and you
could hurt your health if you try
Fad Diets
Teens who want to lose weight may be tempted to try fad diets
Fad diets are weight loss plans that tend to be popular for only a short time
Weight lost is usually regained
Weight loss products and Fad Diets
Americans spend an estimated $42 billion annually on weight loss foods, products, and services.
With that much money at stake, it's no surprise there are an overwhelming number of "fad" diets and other weight-loss products on the market.
Hydroxycut Commercial
NBC NewsCommercial
Hydroxycut?
Benefits of Hydroxycut:weight loss (average 12 lbs), increased metabolism, increased energy, decreased appetiteConsequences of Hydroxycut:
Increased blood pressure, heart rate, sweatingHeadaches, light-headedness, and dizzinessRestless and jitteryNot FDA approved
Alli Weight loss commercial
Understanding Alli
Pros vs. Cons
PROS: Write down all the benefits to taking AlliCONS: Write down all the negative aspects to taking Alli
Alli?Benefits of Alli:
Encourages healthy eating habitsEncourages exerciseFDA approved
Consequences to Alli:urgent bowel movements, diarrhea, gas with oily spottingWaste of money. Will only lose a couple of more pounds compared to diet and exercise alone.
Jennifer Hudson Weight Watchers Ad “I Can”
Weight Watchers
Benefits to Weight WatchersSteady, long-term weight lossEducation on healthier eating habits and portion sizeEncourages eating from all the food groupsPoint system makes the process simple
Argumentative Writing with Partner
Sally is 80 pounds overweight and is considering either taking Alli, signing up for Weight Watchers, or partnering up with Jessica (50 lbs overweight) to exercise and motivate each other to eat healthier. Write an argumentative paper to convince Sally which is the best method to take to lose weight. Include 3 strong points.
Include: A topic sentenceTransition words (First, In addition, Lastly)Facts and DetailsConcluding Sentence
Reflect in your Journals
Do these kind of “diets/weight loss products” encourage people to create an unhealthy relationship with food?What if losing weight starts to become an obsession?
Healthful ways to gain weight
Select food from the 5 major food groups that are higher in calories Choose whole milk instead of low-fat or fat-free milk
Choose higher calorie, nutrient rich foods Examples include nuts, dried fruits, cheese, and avocados
Eat nutritious snacks Enjoy healthful snacks more often to increase your daily calorie
intake Get regular physical activity
If you’re increasing your calorie intake to gain weight, don’t forget to exercise. Physical activity will ensure that most of the weight you gain is muscle rather than fat
Physical Activity
Physical activity can help you lose or maintain a healthy weight.
Added benefits: Helps relieve stress Promotes a normal appetite response Increases self-esteem, which helps keep your plan
on track It helps you feel more energetic
Liquid Diets
Liquid diets replace all food intake with a special liquid formula
Lacks fiber and other nutrients Leaves dieter fatigued
Fasting
Fasting is to abstain from eating Deprives the body of needed nutrients and can
result in dehydration Some religions and cultural customs require
people to fast for short periods of time. This kind of short-term fasting is safe for most
people
Diet Pills
Some diet pills and supplements claim to suppress your appetite so that you eat less.
Diet pills can be addictive Serious side effects include racing heart and
anxiety
Managing your weight
Target a healthy weight Learn your ideal weight range from a health care professional
Set realistic goals Eat a consistently healthful diet and exercise regularly
Personalize your plan Incorporate foods you enjoy into your daily eating plan
Put your goals and plan in writing Write down your goals and your plan
Evaluate your progress Track your weight on a weekly basis
Healthful ways to lose weight
Choose nutrient-dense foods Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains supply nutrients with fewer
calories Watch portion sizes
Stick to recommended portion sizes for each major food group Eat fewer foods that are high in fats and added sugars Enjoy your favorite foods in moderation Be active & tone your muscles Stay hydrated
Teens should drink between 9 and 13 cups of fluids a day