Statistics
38 million children under the age of ___ were overweight or obese in 2019.
Under the age of 5.
Genetics and prenatal environment. Genes and early-life influences can determine one's susceptibility to weight gain.
FIRE CARD: Complete the MyPlate quiz on https://www.myplate.gov/ and download the MyPlate app on a personal device to sink your results to recieve points.
Student completed quiz, downloaded app, and has diet goals on their device.
What should a healthy, balanced diet include?
Fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and lean proteins should make up your diet. The largest portion on your plate should consist of vegetables and the other 3 should be fruits, protein and grains.
What other 2 public health concerns can obesity lead to?
Eating disorders and type 2 diabetes.
True OR False: Thousands of adults die every year due to being obese or overweight.
FALSE Approximately 2.8 million adults die every year due to being obese or overweight.
What type of foods are the leading causes of obesity?
Processed and fast foods that are high in saturated fats and sugar.
Which type of cancers can excessive body fat lead to?
Endometrial, breast, and colon cancer.
FIRE CARD: Tell your class what you had for dinner yesterday and what foods you would replace in it to make it into a healthy balanced meal to receive points.
Student successfully thought of nutritious replacements that included most of the food groups of whole grains, vegetables, fruits, protein, and dairy.
True OR False: The CDC reports that breast fed infants are less likely to become overweight compared to formula-fed.
What is the percentage of obesity prevalence in adolescents between the ages of 12-19? (The same age range as all of you!)
20.6%.
Underactive thyroid, crushing syndrome, and polycystic ovary syndrome are examples of what?
These are examples of hormone problems that may cause obesity.
Osteoarthritis is another common health condition caused by obesity. Explain it.
Osteoarthritis is the breakdown of cartilage and bone within a joint. This causes excruciating pain when you move your joints.
How much physical activity do you need to maintain your weight?
In order to maintain your weight you must do 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity and 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity twice a week. You could also do a combination of both. (These numbers may change depending on your height and weight).
What must one's BMI be to be considered obese and how do you calculate BMI?
One's BMI has to be be 30 and over. BMI= Weight (kg) divided by height (m2).
True OR False: Severe depression increased from 6.5% for those with a BMI under 25 all the way to 25.9% among those with a BMI over 35.
TRUE People that suffer from obesity often have a higher chance of suffering from a mental health issue like depression. This is often caused by low confidence and bullying.
How has the advancement in technology negatively affected our physical health?
Modernization in technology has made it easier to complete daily and difficult tasks without putting in any effort. It has opened up the opportunity for passive leisure activities and hobbies and overall decreased the need for physical activity. Many studies have linked an increase in screen time with obesity, especially in youth.
_____ is caused by obesity. It consists of the narrowing and hardening of your arteries through a buildup of plaque (fatty deposits). This results in a shortage of blood and oxygen flowing to your tissues and can result in death.
Atherosclerosis.
Sally is a grade 8 student doing online school and getting around 5 hours of sleep every night. Her favourite leisure activity is watching tik toks on her phone. She eats mostly home cooked meals but refuses to eat vegetables because she does not like the taste. What is it about Sally’s lifestyle that makes her prone to obesity?
Sally does not have enough physical activity in her life as she is doing school online and her favourite activity requires little to no movement. She must find something that burns her energy. Sally is also not getting enough hours of sleep, a girl her age needs about 8-10. Shortened sleep affects brain development, specifically the region of the brain that regulates appetite and energy expenditure. Additionally, she must add vegetables to her diet as they are a source of essential nutrients and minerals.
What is the difference between a caloric deficit, maintenance, and surplus?
A calorie deficit is when you are having less calories than you are burning causing you to lose weight. A calorie maintenance is when you are having the right amount of calories to maintain your weight and a caloric surplus is when you are consuming more calories than you are burning which results in weight gain in the form of fat (or muscle if you weight train).
What percentage of diabetes burden, ischaemic heart disease burden, and certain cancer burden are due to obesity?
44%- diabetes burden
23%- ischaemic heart disease burden
between 7% and 41%- certain cancer burdens
What impact does society's views have on those suffering from obesity?
Obesity has a lot of stigma around it as people automatically assume you are overweight because you are lazy which is not always the case. Being overweight has also been looked down upon and is seen as “socially unacceptable”. This is why many children and teens are bullied extensively for their weight creating stress, depression, anxiety, and may actually cause them to gain more weight.
FIRE CARD: Come up with 5 exercises that you are going to add to your daily routine and give a tutorial on how to do each one to your class to receive points.
Student comes up with 5 moderate to intense aerobic exercises and successfully shows how to do them. (Ex. skipping rope, push ups, jumping jacks, etc.)
Explain the concept of empty calorie foods and give examples.
Empty calorie foods are often found in the form of processed snacks at the grocery store. They contain very high levels of solid fats (like butter) and sugar, and contain little to no nutritional value. Companies include various chemicals and additives to sweeten the taste of these items. Ex. donuts, cookies, packaged cakes, etc.
FIRE CARD: Tell us 3 ways that you will use to convince a friend or family member to change their unhealthy lifestyle for the better to receive points.
Student demonstrates understanding of the importance of this topic and explains the 3 ways in detail.