Nutrients for your body
What is protein?
Nutrient used by the body to build and maintain cells and tissues
What are some factors that determine how much you should weigh? (name at least 2)
Age, Gender, Height, Body Composition
What effects a teenagers body image?
A teenager’s body image is also influenced by his or her friends
Genes and children watching their parents perform unhealthy eating patterns
What are companies doing to help body images?
They use more realistic bodies in their ads
What are 2 types of carbohydrates?
Sugars which are simple and Starches which are complex
Can genes effect weight?
Yes.
What effects a child's body image?
A child’s body image is influenced by his or her parents
What is binge-eating disorder?
An eating disorder in which a person consumes a huge amount of food in a short period of time
Do people with eating disorders have a high relapse rate?
Yes
What is nutrients?
Chemical substances that give your body what it needs to grow and function properly
What fruit shape is a male and female?
Apple is a male and pear is a female.
What is body image?
Your body image doesn’t describe what your body looks like-but how you think it looks
What is an eating disorder?
A serious illness that causes major disturbance in a person’s daily diet
Why don't some people treat their eating disorder that causes a bad body image?
Many feel embarrassed too say anything
What are Minerals?
Inorganic elements that come from the earth and are absorbed by plants
Why does watching too much T.V. a day lead to unhealthy weight gain?
How does involvement in sports effect someone's body image?
Athletes may feel pressure from coaches or parents to maintain a thin body
What is bulimia nervosa?
An eating disorder in which a person has recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by purging
What are governments doing to help body image?
Some countries won't let a model perform if she's too thin and underweight
What are Benefits of eating fiber? (name at least 2)
Lower Cholesterol, Balances glucose, adds bulk to stools, can prevent over heating
What are 2 unhealthy weight loss methods?
Diuretic and Fasting
How does media effect someone's body image?
People see unrealistic bodies on tv and feel bad about their body.
What is anorexia nervosa?
An eating disorder in which a person has an intense fear of gaining weight
What are at least 2 strategies to prevent bad body image?
Remember that images of people in the media are manipulated to create an idealized image
-Be aware of the nature and origins of the thin ideal
-Realize the negative effects of believing in this ideal
-Focus on positive thoughts about your body