Nutrition Mr Jaggers 8 th Grade Day 1

Nutrition Mr. Jaggers 8 th Grade

�Day 1 – Notes & Projects �Day 2 – Notes & Projects �Day 3 – Notes, Projects, & Study Guide �Day 4 – Test & Projects �Day 5 (before Christmas Break) – Movie with questions *if you behave* Schedule

�Your body is like a car. Without fuel, the car cannot work. Your body works in a similar way. Your body needs energy for physical activity, bone and muscle growth, and fighting off sickness. You get your energy from the food that you eat. �Nutrient – The substances in food that your body needs to function properly. Vocabulary

�Digestion – The process of breaking down food into a form your body can use. �First step- chew your food �Second step- the food goes into your stomach and is broken down by strong acids and other chemicals in your stomach. �The nutrients is the absorbed into your blood to give your body energy.

�Diet – A pattern of eating that includes what a person eats, how much a person eats, and how often a person eats. �Several factors may affect your food choices ◦ ◦ ◦ Foods your friends eat Foods common in your culture Foods that are convenient Personal taste Family and religious traditions Cost of food

BMI What is it? Body Composition Body Mass Index (BMI) A formula that includes height and weight to measure a person’s lean-tofat composition. Healthy Goal: Low fat percentage and higher fatfree mass percentage Refers to the percentages of fat, and fat-free mass (muscle and bone) in the body.

BMI Through the Years… Overweight: 25%-19% Obese: >30%

Prevalence* of Self-Reported Obesity Among U. S. Adults by State and Territory, BRFSS, 2011 *Prevalence estimates reflect BRFSS methodological changes started in 2011. These estimates should not be compared to prevalence estimates before 2011. WA MT OR ID ME ND MN VT SD WI IA NE NV CO AZ PA IL UT CA KS OK NM TX OH IN WV MO VA KY NC TN AR SC MS AK NY MI WY NH MA RI CT NJ DE MD DC AL GA LA FL HI GUAM 15%–<20% <35% ≥ 35% 20%–<25% PR 25%–<30% 30%–

Prevalence* of Self-Reported Obesity Among U. S. Adults by State and Territory, BRFSS, 2012 *Prevalence estimates reflect BRFSS methodological changes started in 2011. These estimates should not be compared to prevalence estimates before 2011. WA MT OR ID ME ND MN VT SD WI IA NE NV CO AZ PA IL UT CA KS OK NM TX OH IN WV MO VA KY NC TN AR SC MS AK NY MI WY NH MA RI CT NJ DE MD DC AL GA LA FL HI GUAM 15%–<20% <35% ≥ 35% 20%–<25% PR 25%–<30% 30%–

Prevalence* of Self-Reported Obesity Among U. S. Adults by State and Territory, BRFSS, 2013 *Prevalence estimates reflect BRFSS methodological changes started in 2011. These estimates should not be compared to prevalence estimates before 2011. WA MT OR ID ME ND MN VT SD WI IA NE NV CO AZ PA IL UT CA KS OK NM TX OH IN WV MO VA KY NC TN AR SC MS AK NY MI WY NH MA RI CT NJ DE MD DC AL GA LA FL HI GUAM 15%–<20% <35% ≥ 35% 20%–<25% PR 25%–<30% 30%–

�Carbohydrates �Fats �Proteins �Vitamins �Minerals �Water Six classes of essential nutrients

�Vitamins and minerals help your body use and regulate the energy from the other nutrients. �Water helps transport those nutrients.

�Calorie – The amount of energy your body gets from a food. �Metabolism – The process of converting the energy in food into energy your body can use. Vocabulary Continued

�Carbohydrate - A chemical composed of one or more simple sugars. ◦ Simple carbs- sugars ◦ Complex carbs- starches �Fat – Energy storage nutrients that help the body store some vitamins. ◦ Examples: butter, vegetable oil, margarine, and other dairy products.

�You will be placed in groups of 3 people. �You will be creating a menu for a restaurant. �Today, you will brainstorm ideas, recipes, names, and information about your menu. Menu Project

�Proteins – nutrients that supply the body with energy for building and repairing tissues and cells. ◦ Beans, cheese, milk, and eggs �Vitamins – organic compounds that control several body functions ◦ Vitamin A – healthy skin and hair (potatoes) ◦ Vitamin C – fights germs (orange juice) ◦ Vitamin B-12 – affects memory and balance (milk, eggs, meat) Vocabulary Day 2

�Minerals – elements that are essential for good health. ◦ Calcium – strong bones and teeth (milk, cheese) ◦ Iron – healthy blood (spinach, red meat) �Water – your body is almost 70% water. Vocabulary Day 2

Eating Disorders

�Anorexia �Bulimia �Binge Eating Disorder Three Main Kinds of Eating Disorders

� Drops weight to about 20% below normal � Denies feeling hungry; self-starvation � Obsession � Exercises � Very with food excessively (hours per day) thin, but feels fat � Conflict � Often with family and friends about eating has depression, anxiety Anorexia

Bulimia �Binge (eats huge amounts of food in short period of time) and purge (vomiting, laxatives, diuretics) �Has excuses to go to the bathroom immediately after meals �Withdraws from social activities

�May over-exercise �Feel depressed, helpless �Weight often normal Bulimia

Binge Eating Disorder (compulsive overeating) �Binge (huge amount of food in short period of time) at least twice a week, continues over a period of time—at least 6 months, and causes distress or problems in the person’s life �Usually binges alone and cannot stop when full; eats large amounts of food even when not hungry

�Feels out of control and then depressed, guilty, or disgusted �Gains weight excessively; often overweight Binge Eating Disorder

�Eating disorders start about 11 – 14 years (may start as early as 7) �No single cause; still are not sure of all causes �May not feel good inside so a person tries to change outside �Low self-esteem Causes of Eating Disorders

Causes of Eating Disorders �Depression control or stress and lack of feeling of �Sports that emphasize weight (such as wrestling or ballet) �Families (may have eating disorders or overly emphasize weight) �Media pressure to be thin, attractive

Effects of Eating Disorders

�Without �Loss treatment, can cause death of menstrual cycle �Heart, liver and kidney damage �Low blood pressure, pulse, and breathing rate Anorexia

�Hair loss and brittle fingernails �Feel cold (even in warm weather) �Headaches, dizziness, and concentration difficulties �Withdrawal Anorexia and depression

�Loss of potassium which can lead to heart problems, death �Tooth decay �Swollen glands in face (chipmunk cheeks) Bulimia

�Stomach pain �Stomach and kidney damage �Withdrawal Bulimia and depression

�Overweight (which can make it difficult to get around and increases risk for chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes) �Breathing and sleep difficulties due to overweight �Withdrawal and depression Binge Eating Disorder