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Wellness Healthy Eating and Portion Control Lesson One. Breakfast is Important !. When you wake up in the morning, you haven’t eaten for 10 to 12 hours! You need glucose (energy) for your brain to function!. Food Provides Energy. Calorie = measure of energy How excess food energy is stored
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WellnessHealthy Eating and Portion ControlLesson One 7th Grade
Breakfast is Important! • When you wake up in the morning, you haven’t eaten for 10 to 12 hours! • You need glucose (energy) for your brain to function! 7th Grade
Food Provides Energy • Calorie = measure of energy • How excess food energy is stored Carbs Fat Protein Glycogen Body Fat 7th Grade
How Much Energy Do You Need? • How much energy you need depends on how much energy your body is using. 7th Grade
Is all “Junk Food” Bad for Us? • What makes a food healthy or junk depends on how many nutrients it provides relative to how many calories it contains. • Junk food is only a problem if it makes up a large part of your diet. Everything in Moderation 7th Grade
Is Snacking Bad??? Snacking isn’t bad if done right. If can increase your nutrient intake and help you maintain a healthy weight. Eating smaller amounts of food (with nutritional value) throughout the day vs. 3 large meals a day can actually be better for your metabolism. 7th Grade
My Plate-New Food Guide 7th Grade
My Plate Tips • Make half your plate fruits and veggies • Add lean protein • Include whole grains • Don’t forget the dairy • Avoid extra fat • Take your time when eating • Use a smaller plate 7th Grade
This is the end of WellnessHealthy Eating and Portion Control Lesson. STOP 7th Grade
Wellness Eating Disorders Lesson 2 7th Grade
Eating Disorders Conditions that involve an unhealthy degree of concern about body weight and shape and that may lead to efforts to control weight by unhealthy means Characteristics of Eating Disorders Never eating enough Dieting excessively Eating only certain types of foods Eating too much Not responding to natural feelings of fullness or hunger 7th Grade
Body Image How you see and feel about your appearance and how comfortable you are with your body Having a healthy body image means you accept your body’s appearance and abilities 7th Grade
Anorexia Involves self-starvation, a distorted body image, and low body weight Signs/Symptoms Intense fear of weight gain Over exercising Preferring to eat alone Preoccupation with calories Extreme weight loss Loss of menstrual periods Hair loss on head Depression and anxiety Weakness and exhaustion 7th Grade
Bulimia An individual repeatedly eats large amounts of food and then uses vomiting or using laxatives to rid the body of the food Signs/Symptoms Preoccupation with body weight Bingeing with or without purging Bloodshot eyes and sore throat Dental problems Irregular menstrual periods Depression and mood swings Feeling out of control 7th Grade
Binge Eating Characteristics: Eating large amounts of food in one sitting Above-normal body weight Bingeing episodes are usually accompanied by feelings of guilt, shame, and loss of control 7th Grade
Disordered Eating Patterns Eating behaviors that are not severe enough to be classified as a specific eating disorder Signs/Symptoms Weight loss (less than anorexia) Bingeing and purging less frequently than in Bulimia Purging after eating small amounts of food Deliberate dehydration for weight loss Hiding food Over exercising Constant dissatisfaction with physical appearance 7th Grade
Getting Help Professional help from physicians, psychologists, and nutritionists is essential to manage and recover from an eating disorder 7th Grade