9.NPA.1.1 Attribute the prevention of chronic diseases to healthy nutrition and physical activity

Effects of a poor diet and lack of

exercise

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Read “Minnie’s Story”Think about the following questions: What are the short and long term consequences of a

poor diet and lack of exercise? Do you have family members or loved ones that are

suffering from diseases and conditions related to lack of exercise or poor diet? How do these conditions interfere with their quality of life?

Are you at risk today or in the future? What can you change in your life to prevent these diseases and conditions?

Minnie’s Story

Read and ReflectRead “A Patient’s Story”

Scholar: What are the short and long term consequences of a poor diet and

lack of exercise?Collegiate: Do you have family members or loved ones that are suffering from

diseases and conditions related to lack of exercise or poor diet? How do these conditions interfere with their quality of life today and potentially in the future?

Genius: What advice would a doctor give a person to reduce their risk of

diseases and conditions? What advice would a parent give their child to reduce their risk of

diseases and conditions? What can you change in your life to prevent these diseases and

conditions?

These are the effects of a poor diet after eating McDonalds for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 30 days…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=trgwGhAJj10

Supersize Me: Effects of a poor diet

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Physical activity- any form of movement that causes the body to use energy

Physical fitness- ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserve energy ot respond to unexpected demands

Exercise- purposeful physical activity that is planned, structured and repetitive

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Terms

Can strengthen muscles and bones, boost energy level and improve posture

Improve health, maintain healthy weight and reduce risk of serious disease

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Physical Activity

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y68CfN6oCk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCJIdRZ6Pkg

Lack of Physical Activity

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Being sedentary all the time puts you at risk for a variety of health problems.

Sedentary- involves little physical activity

Increasing physical activity lowers the risk of health problems.

Teens should aim for 60 minutes of physical activity every day

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Risk of being inactive

Unhealthful weight gain and obesity Cardiovascular disease (heart attack and stroke) Certain types of cancer Asthma and other breathing problems Osteoporosis

Breakdown of cartilage and bone in body’s joints Psychological problems such as stress, anxiety

and depression Premature death

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Health problems that may result from being sedentary

Eat lots of fruit and vegetablesEat whole grains (fiber)Eat lean protein Eat low fat or fat free dairy

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A Healthy Diet Plan

Approximately 1 out of 3 Americans will die of heart disease

Poor diet and physical inactivity is the leading cause of heart disease

Causes of Heart Disease: Poor diet: a diet high in saturated fat and trans fat can result in

high cholesterol which clogs arteries Lack of exercise Heredity: a family history of high blood pressure and/or heart

disease Smoking Obesity High blood pressure Diabetes

Heart Disease/ Heart Attack

Watch Video Clip

Dr. Oz Video Clip: Heart Attack

1. Exerciseat least 30 minutes per day/5-7 days per week

2. Healthy dietLow in saturated and no trans fat

3. Lower blood pressure4. Don’t smoke5. Lose weight

Reduce Risk of Heart Attack

CREATE A MENU

1. Write the name of your restaurant2. Come up with a name of your first meal item related to

preventing Heart Disease

3. Write a short description of the menu item

FOR EXAMPLE:Heart Healthy Fish Special Grilled Salmon served with brown rice and a side of

squash

Causes of Obesity:Genetic predisposition: family history

of obesityLack of exercisePoor diet: a diet high in calories and

low in nutrientsOne pound= 3,500 calories of stored energy

Obesity

Body Mass Index (BMI) a person’s weight (in kilograms) divided

by the square of his or her height (in meters).

A person with a BMI of 30 or more is generally considered obese.

A person with a BMI equal to or more than 25 is considered overweight.

How Do We Measure Obesity?

http://www.5min.com/Video/How-Obesity-Affects-Your-Health-326726450

http://www.5min.com/Video/How-Obesity-Affects-the-Body-326744801

Obesity Video Clip

ExerciseLifting weightsEat a healthy dietLower calorie intake

Reduce Risk of Obesity

ADD TO YOUR MENU: Obesity

Create a low calorie meal

For example: Sandra’s Slimming Salad

Give a brief description of what is in the salad

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High blood pressure causes your heart to work harder to pump blood through the body

High blood pressure can damage the eyes, kidneys, liver, and nervous system and increase the risk of a heart attack and stroke

Causes of Hypertension: Genetic predisposition: family history of

high blood pressure Getting older Stress High salt diet Alcohol consumption Smoking Obesity

Hypertension/ High blood pressure

How Salt contributes to high blood pressure: Dr. Oz

http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/How-Salt-Contributes-to-High-Blood-Pressure-Video

Video Clip: Dr. Oz and high salt diet

Eat healthy diet Eat foods low in salt Low in saturated and trans fat

Lose weight ExerciseReduce stressLimit alcohol Do not smoke

Reduce Risk of Hypertension

ADD TO YOUR MENU: High Blood Pressure

Add a meal that would be a good choice for someone with high blood pressure

Diabetes is caused by too little insulin, resistance to insulin, or both

Causes of Type II Diabetes:Abdominal or upper-body obesity

(diet high in calories, sugar, refined grains)

Family historyLack of exercise

Type II Diabetes

Living with Type II Diabetes: A Teen's Journey

Diabetes

Eat a healthy diet ExerciseLose weight

Reduce Risk of Type II Diabetes

ADD TO YOUR MENU: Diabetes

Add a meal for someone who is Diabetic

Cancer1/3 of cancer deaths are directly related to diet

and lack of exercise.Cancer occurs when healthy cells become malignant

and multiply

Are you or loved ones at risk? Poor diet Weight gain Lack of exercise Family history Personal choices (alcohol and tobacco use) Exposure to environmental hazards (sun, pollution,

radiation, and other toxins )

Cancer

Reduce risk of cancer: Overall healthy diet Exercise Get regular medical care

Perform monthly breast/testicular exams Avoid risky behavior (early sex, tobacco, alcohol use, not

using sunscreen)

ADD TO YOUR MENU: Cancer

Add a meal for someone who wants to prevent cancer

Individuals with anemia often feel tired and their immune system is weakened

Causes of Anemia: Lack of iron in diet, which results in lack of oxygen in

blood Reduce Risk of Anemia:

Eat iron rich foods such as raisins, strawberries, dark green leafy vegetables, prunes, legumes, red meat, and poultry (dark meat)

Take a multivitamin or iron pill daily

Anemia

Create a one day diet and exercise plan for one of the following scenarios:

A 50 year old overweight man at risk of a heart attackA 18 year old boy who is obeseA 32 year old woman with high blood pressureA 16 year old girl who is pre-diabetic

Include: breakfast, lunch, dinner, a snack, exercise plan

Group work: Diet and Exercise Plan

Each group will present their diet and exercise plan to the class

Present to the class