Transcript day 8 ppnutrfatdietsandeatingdisorders

Weight loss Products & Services
9.NPA.3.1
OBJ: I will investigate current weight loss products
and diets on the market
Read and Reflect
Scholar:
 What weight loss products or services have you heard about
that allows a person to lose weight quick and easy?
Collegiate:
 What are the negative consequences to “quick and easy”
diets?
Genius:
 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. What is the impact of this trend on future
generations?
Weight loss products and Fad Diets
Quicktrim commercial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Q69Igo7xcGA
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FAD DIETS
Fad diet: a short-term, quick-fix approach to weight
loss that puts the dieter at risk
Signs of a fad diet:
 Rapid weight loss
 Sounds too good to be true
 Rigid menus
 No need to exercise
 Magic foods or supplements
Sensa Commercial
What are the Warning Signs?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuJlDnL7Qyg&feature=player_embedded
Show Time!
Red Flag Activity:
1. You will be divided into groups.
2. Each group will be given 7 red flags.
3. I will read a diet description and as soon as your
group hears your “red flag”, hold up the flag.
4. I will answer any questions about each situation
before we move on.
Red Flags
 Lose 30 pounds in 30 days by following our easy 30-day
diet plan developed by Dr. Quick Fix. Clue: 4 flags
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Rapid weight loss, too good to be true, rigid menus, no need to exercise
 HI, I’m supermodel Susan Winters, so I’m an expert on
dieting. All you have to do is drink my specially
formulated “Hollywood Potion,” every day, 3 times a day,
and you can lose weight as easily as I can! Clue: 3 flags
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Too good to be true, magic foods/supplements, no need to exercise
 During the introduction phase, you are only allowed to eat
20 grams of carbohydrates each day, from foods like salad
and other non-starchy vegetables. See our list of
acceptable vegetables, and only eat those and you’ll lose
your first 10 pounds in a week. Clue: 4 flags
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Rapid weight loss, too good to be true, rigid menus, no need to
exercise
Red Flags
 Eating too many carbohydrates causes obesity and other health
problems. Eliminating carbohydrates from your diet, you will lose
weight quickly and easily. Eat as much meat as you want. Never be
hungry and lose weight fast. Clue: 4 flags
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Rapid weight loss, too good to be true, rigid menus, no need to exercise
 To lose weight, the calories you eat must be exactly broken down
into 40% from protein, 40% from fat, and 30% from carbohydrates.
Clue: 2 flags
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Rigid menus, no need to exercise
 It’s not your fault you are overweight. Scientific studies suggest that
stress can cause the body to overproduce a hormone that stores
fats. The solution is our pill called Cortislender. In addition to
helping to control your fat storing hormone levels, Coristlender’s
combination of vitamins, minerals and herbs help balance blood
sugar, reduce cravings and maximize your metabolism, which all
help to boost fat burning. Clue: 3 flags
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Too good to be true, magic food/supplements, no need to exercise
Eating Disorders
9.NPA.3.2 & 9.NPA3.3
OBJ: I WILL EXAMINE THE SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM
EFFECTS OF EATING DISORDERS AND IDENTIFY HELPSEEKING RESOURCES
What do you see?
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Anorexia Bulimia Commercial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaEWE7n4kNc&feature=player_embedded
Stop Anorexia Commercial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ggb5KJlofcw&feature=player_embedded
Read and Reflect
 What does it mean to have a healthy
relationship with food?
 What is a distorted body image?
 What causes eating disorders?
 What would you do if you were worried that
a friend was developing an eating disorder?
Eating Disorders
Anorexia & Bulimia
Statistics
 Females are more likely than males to
develop eating disorders (about 7 to 1 ratio)
 Approximately 86% of victims reported the
age of onset before age 20
 Approximately 77% reported the duration of
their illness from 1 to 15 years
 Only 50% report being cured
Anorexia
 Anorexia: self starvation and excessive weight loss
 Most at risk: Young white girls who are academic
achievers and have goal-oriented families
 Warning Signs
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Extreme weight loss
Refusal to eat more than tiny portions
Continuing to diet, although thin
Preoccupation with food and weight
Weakness and exhaustion
Compulsive exercise
Use of laxatives
Anorexia: Short and Long Term Effects
Short Term Effects:
 Muscle loss
 Low self-esteem
 Overall weakness
 Dry hair and skin
 Amenorrhea: loss of menstrual period in girls
Long Term Effects:
 Depression
 Severe dehydration, which can lead to kidney failure
 Osteoporosis: brittle bones
 Heart failure
 Death
Bulimia
 Bulimia: a cycle of bingeing (eating large amounts) on food
and then purging (throwing up, diarrhea)
 Most at risk: Young white girls who are academic
achievers and have goal-oriented families
 Most people who are bulimic are average body weight
 Warning Signs:
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Evidence of eating large amounts of food in a short period
Purging behaviors, including frequent trips to the bathroom after
eating, smell of vomit, use of laxatives
Excessive exercise
Unusual swelling of the cheeks or jaw area
Discoloration or staining of the teeth
Calluses on the knuckles from self-induced vomiting
Compulsive exercise
Bulimia: Short and Long Term Effects
Short term effects
 Tooth decay
 Staining of teeth
 Constipation and irregular bowel movements
 Electrolyte imbalance
 Low self-esteem
Long term effects
 Rupture of esophagus
 Depression
 Ulcers
 Heart failure
 Death
Resources for Help
Resources
 Trusted adults
 Teachers
 School Nurse
 Mental Health Professionals
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Psychologist, psychiatrist, counselors
 Dietitians
 Doctors
My story with anorexia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDVqgH9mvdQ&feature=player_embedded
Classwork Assignment
Analyze the following case study with
your partner and answer the questions.
Be prepared to present your case study to
the class.