Chapter 30 HEALTHFUL LIVING 30 1 Nutrition and

Chapter 30 HEALTHFUL LIVING 30. 1 Nutrition and Diet 30. 2 Stress and Physical Fitness © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 30 Slide 1

Lesson 30. 1 NUTRITION AND DIET Objectives n Describe how the My. Pyramid system is used in choosing a healthful diet n Identify your own recommended weight and daily calorie needs © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 30 Slide 2

Lesson 30. 1 EATING RIGHT n Nutrition is the process by which plants and animals take in and use food. n Nutrients are chemical substances in food that are needed for good health. n Nutrients n Serve as fuel to provide energy n Help regulate body processes n Furnish basic materials for building, repairing, and maintaining body tissues © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 30 Slide 3

Lesson 30. 1 GRAINS VEGETABLES FRUITS MILK MEAT & BEANS Make half your grains whole Vary your veggies Focus on Fruits Get your calcium-rich foods Go lean with protein © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 30 Slide 4

Lesson 30. 1 CALORIES AND WEIGHT n Calories are units of energy produced by food when it is used by the body. n Sedentary means inactive. n Basal metabolism is the minimum amount of energy (calories) necessary for continuous body functioning. © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 30 Slide 5

RECOMMENDED WEIGHTS © Thomson/South-Western Lesson 30. 1 CHAPTER 30 Slide 6

Lesson 30. 2 STRESS AND PHYSICAL FITNESS Objectives n Name and illustrate three major ways to reduce or eliminate stress n Discuss benefits of physical exercise n Name and describe three types of exercises that should be included in a workout © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 30 Slide 7

Lesson 30. 2 STRESS n Stress is mental, physical, or emotional strain. n An unavoidable part of life n Stressors are events, activities, experiences, or situations that cause stress. n Stressors may be good or bad. n Stressors may range from mild to severe. © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 30 Slide 8

Lesson 30. 1 MOST COMMON CAUSE OF STRESS n Daily activities, events, frustrations, and challenges n Illness or injury n Extreme conditions such as heat, noise, or air pollution n Life changing events n Life crises © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 30 Slide 9

Lesson 30. 2 CONTROLLING STRESS n Plan how to deal with stress n Learn how to relax n Change your life © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 30 Slide 10

Lesson 30. 2 PHYSICAL FITNESS n Physical fitness refers to how well your heart and other organs function. © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 30 Slide 11

Lesson 30. 2 BENEFITS OF EXERCISE n Improves strength, endurance, and coordination n Aids in weight control, thus helping to ward off ailments associated with being overweight n Helps ensure the proper growth and development of young bones and muscles © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 30 Slide 12

Lesson 30. 2 BENEFITS OF EXERCISE (continued) n Improves the ability to avoid and recover from illnesses and accidents n Strengthens muscles that support the body, improving posture and appearance n Increases poise by developing grace and ease of movement n Reduces stress, thus acting as a natural tranquilizer © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 30 Slide 13

Lesson 30. 2 TYPES OF EXERCISES n Flexibility exercises n Endurance exercises n Aerobic exercises are exercises that condition the heart and lungs by increasing the body’s ability to take in oxygen. n Strength exercises © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 30 Slide 14

Lesson 30. 2 GUIDELINES FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS n n n Do not keep finding excuses not to exercise. Do not think of fitness as a crash program. Enjoy yourself. Do not set unrealistic expectations. Vary your exercise routine. Once you get in shape, keep up your exercise program. n Avoid harmful habits that can undo the benefits of exercise. © Thomson/South-Western CHAPTER 30 Slide 15