Nutrition and Health NUTRITION FITNESS WHAT ARE HEALTH
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Nutrition and Health NUTRITION & FITNESS
WHAT ARE HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OF HAVING POOR NUTRITION? � Overweight/obesity � Eating problems/issues disorders � Anorexia � Bulimia � Unhealthy efforts to control weight
HOW DOES OBESITY AFFECT A PERSON’S HEALTH? � Heart disease � High blood pressure � Diabetes � Obese – a person weighs more than 20% of their recommended body weight � Overweight – a person is heavy for their height and has excess stored fat
WHAT ARE EATING DISORDERS? � � � An eating disorder is a disease in which a person has an unhealthy concern for their body shape and weight. Anorexia nervosa – self starvation and an intense fear of gaining weight. Bulimia nervosa – binge eating followed by induced vomiting (some use laxatives or diuretics to rid their bodies of food and water) Bulimia can damage teeth, digestive system and the kidneys Both Anorexia & Bulimia can cause weak bones, low blood pressure, as well as heart problems Both can be fatal if not treated by a medical professional
WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NUTRITION AND HEALTH? � Good nutrition leads to good health � Eating a balanced diet, drinking water, getting the correct amount of calories (energy) lowers cholesterol levels and prevents some diseases. � Good nutrition helps maintain healthy body weight as well as having more energy to do well in both school and physical activities.
HOMEWORK � Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper (use pgs 130 & 131 in your book) – 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What are 3 health consequences of poor nutrition? Explain how healthful you think your diet is. Please be specific Why is it important to eat the right amount of calories? Define malnutrition. Why is the relationship between nutrition and health so important?
