Maintaining a Healthy Weight
"Athletic" body type
What is mesomorph?
The way a person sees their body.
What is body image?
Condition of having excess body fat as assessed by a health professional
What is obesity?
Influenced by several factors, including gender, age, height, body frame, growth rate, metabolic rate, and activity level.
What is weight?
Having a vision of your body that is healthy and realistic
What is positive body image?
Extreme harmful eating behavior that can cause serious illness or even death
What is eating disorder?
What are two ways you can become healthier?
What is to exercise and eat healthier foods
Magazines/ads are examples of how the _________ contribute to how we feel we have to be.
What is media
2 examples of eating disorders
What is anorexia and bulimia?
Eating 500 fewer calories per day than you need to maintain your current weight will result in how many pounds of fat loss per week?
1 lb
Body type with long limbs and thin joints
What is ectomorph?
What are 3 examples of fad diets?
Liquid diet, fasting, diet pills, trend diets that eliminate whole food groups
Types of exercises that can help build muscles
resistance training or weight-lifting program
Having a distorted perception of your shape
What is negative body image?
What is the real culprit behind why people have a negative body image?
The person's heart - fear of man and their perception of them.
Name 2 ways to change your mindset towards a positive body image
Various answers...Recognize bad body thoughts when they arise, spend time daily giving thanks to God for what our bodies CAN do for us, consider that bad body thoughts often are not about our body at all, start meditating on Bible verses that speak TRUTH to that lie, pray for God to change your heart, look at what’s wrong with the “thin is best” message rather than what’s wrong with your body, do not discriminate against anyone because of weight or physical appearance
3 ways to help someone who is suffering from an eating disorder
Talk with a trusted adult, encourage the person to seek professional help, be supportive
Name 2 healthy ways to lose weight
Eating 500 fewer calories than needed or exercise to burn 500 more calories per day.
Describe 2 ways to start having a positive body image.
Various answers...Recognize bad body thoughts when they arise, spend time daily giving thanks to God for what our bodies CAN do for us, consider that bad body thoughts often are not about our body at all, start meditating on Bible verses that speak TRUTH to that lie, pray for God to change your heart, look at what’s wrong with the “thin is best” message rather than what’s wrong with your body, do not discriminate against anyone because of weight or physical appearance