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Effects of a poor diet
and lack of exercise
OBJ: I WILL ANALYZE THE LONG TERM EFFECTS OF A POOR DIET AND
LACK OF EXERCISE.
OBJ: 9.NPA.1.1: I WILL DEVISE STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING RISKS OF
CHRONIC DISEASES.
Read and Reflect
Read “A Patient’s Story”
Scholar:
 What are the short and long term consequences of a poor diet and lack of
exercise?
Collegiate:
 Do you have family members or loved ones that are suffering from diseases and
conditions related to lack of exercise or poor diet? How do these conditions
interfere with their quality of life today and potentially in the future?
Genius:
 What advice would a doctor give a person to reduce their risk of diseases and
conditions?
 What advice would a parent give their child to reduce their risk of diseases and
conditions?
 What can you change in your life to prevent these diseases and conditions?
Supersize Me: Effects of a poor diet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=trgwGhAJj10
These are the effects of a poor diet after eating McDonalds for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
for 30 days…
A Healthy Diet Plan
Eat lots of fruits and vegetables
Eat whole grains (fiber)
Eat lean protein
Eat low fat or fat free dairy
Heart Disease/ Heart Attack
 Approximately 1 out of 3 Americans will die of heart disease
 Poor diet and physical inactivity is the leading cause of heart
disease
 Are you or loved ones at risk?
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Poor diet: a diet high in saturated fat and trans fat can result in high
cholesterol which clogs arteries
Lack of exercise
Heredity: a family history of high blood pressure and/or heart disease
Smoking
Obesity
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Dr. Oz Video Clip: Heart Attack
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v9Bb1ykGNA
(show 2 minutes of video)
Reduce Risk of Heart Attack
1. Exercise
at
least 30 minutes per day
2. Healthy diet to lower cholesterol
Low
in saturated and no trans fat
Fiber!
3. Lose Weight
4. Lower Blood Pressure
5. Don’t smoke
CREATE A MENU
1. Write the name of your restaurant
2. Come up with a name of your first meal item
related to preventing Heart Disease
3. Write a short description of the menu item
FOR EXAMPLE:
Heart Healthy Fish Special
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Grilled Salmon served with brown rice and a side of squash
Obesity
Are you or loved ones at risk?
 Family
history of obesity
 Lack of exercise
 Poor diet: a diet high in calories and low in
nutrients
One pound= 3,500 calories of stored
energy
Obesity Video Clip
http://www.5min.com/Video/How-Obesity-AffectsYour-Health-326726450
http://www.5min.com/Video/How-Obesity-Affectsthe-Body-326744801
Sticker activity: How obesity affects the body
Obesity affects the body in the following ways:
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Brain: increases risk of stroke
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Brain: more likely to be depressed
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Throat: increases risk of sleep apnea (airway partially collapses during sleep which interferes with breathing and constant
sleep)
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Heart: increases risk of heart attack
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Arteries: increase risk of high blood pressure
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Wrist: increases risk of carpal tunnel syndrome
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Breast: after menopause, increases risk of breast cancer
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Lungs: increases risk of chronic breathing problems (obesity weakens the muscles that help us breathe)
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Liver: increases the risk of fatty liver disease
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Gallbladder: increases risk of gallstones
Sticker activity: How obesity affects the body
Obesity affects the body in the following ways:
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Stomach: increases risk of stomach cancer
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Immune system: weakens a person’s immune system
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Kidney: increase risk of kidney failure (obesity forces kidneys to work harder) and cancer
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Pancreas: increases risk of Type II Diabetes
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Colon and Rectum: increases risk of colon and rectum cancer
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Uterus: increases risk of menstrual problem and cancer of the endometrium
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Reproductive system: reduces fertility in men and women and increases risk of pregnancy complications
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Bladder: increases risk of bladder leakage when laugh, sneeze, or exercise (in women)
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Knee: increase risk of osteoarthritis (also in hip, hand, and lower back)
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Feet: increases risk of gout (uric acid is deposited in the joints)
Reduce Risk of Obesity
 Exercise
 Lifting weights
 Eat a healthy diet
Lower
calorie intake
ADD TO YOUR MENU: Obesity
Create a low calorie meal
For example:
Sandra’s Slimming Salad
Give a brief description of what is in the salad
Hypertension/ High blood pressure
 High blood pressure causes your heart to work
harder to pump blood through the body
 High blood pressure can damage the eyes,
kidneys, liver, and nervous system and increase
the risk of a heart attack and stroke
Are you or loved ones at risk?
 Family history of high
 Getting older
 Stress
 High salt diet
 Alcohol consumption
 Smoking
 Obesity
blood pressure
Video Clip: Dr. Oz and high salt diet
How Salt contributes to high blood
pressure: Dr. Oz
http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/How-Salt-Contributes-to-High-Blood-Pressure-Video
Reduce Risk of Hypertension
 Eat healthy diet
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Eat foods low in salt
Low in saturated and trans fat
 Lose weight
 Exercise
 Reduce stress
 Limit alcohol
 Do not smoke
ADD TO YOUR MENU: High Blood Pressure
Add a meal that would be a good choice for someone
with high blood pressure
Type II Diabetes
 Diabetes is caused by too little insulin,
resistance to insulin, or both
Are you or loved ones at risk?
 Abdominal
or upper-body obesity
 Family history
 Lack of exercise
Diabetes video clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Re34XbqPpY
Show 6 ½ minutes of video
Reduce Risk of Type II Diabetes
 Lose weight
 Eat a healthy diet
Lower
sugar
More fiber
 Exercise and lift weights
ADD TO YOUR MENU: Diabetes
Add a meal for someone who is Diabetic
Cancer
1/3 of cancer deaths are directly related to diet
and lack of exercise.
Cancer occurs when healthy cells become malignant
and multiply
Are you or loved ones at risk?
 Poor diet
 Weight gain
 Lack of exercise
 Family history
 Personal choices (alcohol and tobacco use)
 Exposure to environmental hazards (sun, pollution,
radiation, and other toxins )
Reduce risk of cancer:
 Overall healthy diet
 Exercise
 Get regular medical care
 Perform
monthly breast/testicular exams
 Avoid risky behavior (early sex, tobacco, alcohol
use, not using sunscreen)
ADD TO YOUR MENU: Cancer
Add a meal for someone who wants to prevent cancer
Anemia
 Individuals with anemia often feel tired and their
immune system is weakened
 Causes of Anemia:
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Lack of iron in diet, which results in lack of oxygen in blood
 Reduce Risk of Anemia:
 Eat iron rich foods such as raisins, strawberries, dark green
leafy vegetables, prunes, legumes, red meat, and poultry (dark
meat)
 Take a multivitamin or iron pill daily
Restaurant Menu
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a. Restaurant Name
b. Name for each meal
c. Meal Items: (Provide a brief description of each
meal)
1. Meal related to preventing heart disease
2. A low calorie meal
3. A meal for someone with high blood pressure
4. A meal for someone who is diabetic
5. A meal related to preventing cancer
Assignment: Practice Quiz (No Notes)
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Draw a picture of ChooseMyPlate.
What food group provides vitamin D and Calcium?
What are the two types of grains?
Which type of grain is high in fiber, nutrients, and allow a
person to maintain constant energy throughout the day?
Mary is overweight and is trying to lose weight. She is deciding
between two sandwiches. What is the most important “word”
she should look for on the nutrition facts?
What are the two types of “bad” fat?
If a person eats a diet high in bad fats, what is one life
threatening conditions that they are at risk for?
What type of fat lowers cholesterol and the risk of a heart
attack and stroke?
Sarah has high blood pressure. What is the most important
“word” she should look for on the nutrition facts?
What is the consequence of eating a diet high in sugar?