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You Are What You Eat Please list, describe, or illustrate what a mature Christian should look like upon graduation on the index card provided What is your recipe for success? Please share what you wrote on your index card with the person to your left (except the person on the aisle) You Are What You Eat A Call to Biblical Worldview Integration throughout the Education System © Kevin M. Adams You Are What You Eat Origin of Phrase Came into English literature in 1920s and was popularized in 1940s Refers to the need to eat healthy in order to be healthy "Ninety per cent of the diseases known to man are caused by cheap foodstuffs. You are what you eat." - nutritionist Victor Lindlahr (1923) Systemic Solutions based on a Biblical Worldview Education Nutrition Brain Biblical Worldview Biblical Worldview – Deut 6:4-9 4 "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. 5 You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. 6 And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. 8 You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. 9 You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates. Biblical Worldview Love God with all your heart Inner core of personality The home of emotions, reason, planning, scheming, discernment In short the heart is the mind To love God with all your heart means to open to God all the processes of thinking, feeling, deciding, to be shaped and honed as instruments aligned to God’s purposes Biblical Worldview Love God with all your soul Does NOT refer to an immaterial part of man Animals are (not have) souls as is man Man IS a living being (soul) WITH a Spirit IN a body As used in Scripture it often denotes appetite Desires, feelings, emotions To love God with all your soul means to place your feelings & desires at God’s service and conform them to God’s will Biblical Worldview Love God with all your might Literally muchness or greatness/intensity The point is – single-minded To love God with all your might is to have a single-minded, love-inspired zeal and determination to realize the whole will of God The New Testament Matthew 22:37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. Biblical Worldview Teach ‘These Words’ diligently Literally ‘sharpened’ meaning to teach fresh for each generation Sitting, Walking, Lying, Rising Daily activity from morning to evening ‘These Words’ of God are to guide every movement of the hand and eye, every domestic and community activity Biblical Worldview How far reaching is your Biblical Worldview? Are current educational practices in line with a Biblical Worldview? Are current nutritional offerings in our schools in line with a Biblical Worldview? Biblical Worldview 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. Do we consciously consider the implications of this statement as it relates to nutrition and the educational system? Theological Importance ALL aspects of life are to be governed by God’s desires Your Mind Your Desires Your Focus All aspects of our schools are to be governed by God’s desires His Mind His Desires His Focus Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 Systemic Solutions based on a Biblical Worldview Education Nutrition Brain Biblical Worldview The Brain The Brain < 3 pounds < head of lettuce > most computers ~78% water ~7-8% protein ~20% resting Oxygen ~2% body weight ~20% energy use ~20% blood use ~36 fl oz/minute The Brain & Its Connections 100 Billion active cells 900 Billion other cells to connect, nourish, insulate New synapses formed @ 3 Billion/second 20,000 potential connections with other cells 70,000 thoughts/day Slowest speed is 260 mph between neurons Brain Connectors - Neurons Brain Connectors - Neurons Each bead-like structure that is strung along an axon is a single oligodendrocyte . Microglia process harmful bacteria and act as the brain's immune cells. Brain Connectors - Neurons The majority of neurons in the cerebral cortex have a single axon--a long, thin extension that relays information to other cells--and many shorter dendrites, which receive messages from other cells. The interconnection of these axons and dendrites is essential to create a functional neural circuit (ScienceDaily 11/24/07) Brain Connectors - Neurotransmitters The health of the brain’s neurons affects the processing speed/ability of the brain The health of the brain’s neurons affects the mood of the brain The health of the brain’s neurons affects the memory retention of the brain Nutrition & Neurotransmitters Food Nutrients Neurotransmitters Affect Physical Activity Alters Brain Chemistry Exercise increases Dopamine (feel good) Exercise increases Norepinephrine (Adrenaline) PE Classes The odds of passing both standardized math and English tests increased as the number of fitness tests passed increased, even when controlling for gender, race/ethnicity, and socio-economic status (ScienceDaily) Brain Nutrition A Well Fed Brain = Smarter Brain Though just 2% of body mass, the brain consumes 20% of its calories "When your diet is poor, there's a backlash against brain function. When you're better nourished, you can think better." 25% of student nutrition needs - breakfast Is Nutrition A Top Priority? In Theory Parents agree it should be Teachers agree it should be 90% Parents & Teachers agree that healthy snacks should be made available in schools 87% Parents & 95% Teachers believe it’s important to address eating practices during adolescence Nutrition A Top Priority? In Practice 18% Parents think schools focus on it 31% Teachers think schools focus on it How is your school doing? How can you tell? Systemic Solutions A Recipe for Success Education Nutrition Brain Biblical Worldview Ingredient #1 - Water Everything you do requires water Bones are 25% water Muscles are 75% water Blood is 82% water Brain is 76% water Lungs are 90% water Ingredient #1 - Water Mild dehydration (1-2%) can result in Stress (may alter brain functioning) Decreased cognitive functioning Slower thinking & processing Some health experts believe many diseases are a result of dehydration, including Alzheimer's Within 5 minutes of drinking water there is a marked decrease in the stress hormone cortisol Ingredient #1 - Water Recommended 36 oz of water during a 6.5 hour school day Water made available, Water in classroom Bathroom breaks will need to be increased at least initially Diuretics not only don’t hydrate they dehydrate resulting in academic & behavioral problems Soda, coffee, tea, sports drinks, etc “You Are What You Drink” Ingredient #2 - Oxygen Reduced Oxygen leads ultimately to death Sleep Apnea studies demonstrate this Oxygen is vital to proper functioning Increase Oxygen flow Change body position/location Laugh Games Stretches Intentional deep breathing Ingredient #2 - Oxygen 1 min Hyperventilation 40% ↓ Oxygen ↓ Glucose Sedentary/Stationary positions for long periods of time decrease oxygen flow and alertness Ingredient #3 - Glucose Brain cells need a ready supply of glucose Glucose levels are very low after sleep Refuel approximately every 60-90 minutes Different data is stored in different parts of the brain Neurons must retrieve the information from the proper source Reduced ‘food’ to the brain slows down the process Ingredient #3 - Glucose Good choices are Nuts, trail mix, popcorn, Fresh fruits such as; bananas, apples, raisins, grapes, oranges, strawberries, blueberries, etc. Fresh vegetables such as; carrots, celery, red peppers, broccoli, cucumbers, etc. Whole wheat pretzels, crackers, real cheese Low fat yogurt (w/o food coloring) Ingredient #3 - Glucose Proper Breakfast High fiber Low fat Low sugar carbohydrates Protein Enhances cognitive performance Particularly on complex tasks Regular eating of slow burning fuels Ingredient #3 - Glucose High levels of brain energy are required to maintain consciousness How much more so to be purposely, proactively engaged Brain Drains Sugary Cereals Drinks with High Fructose Corn Syrup White Breads Ingredient #3 - Glucose In one study Oatmeal had the following affects Enhanced spatial memory for boys & girls Improved short term memory in girls Ingredient #3 – Glucose: Bad Sugar Sugar filled products (cereals, pastries, etc) Within 30-60 minutes Blood sugar drops Energy level drops Hunger increases Frustration increases What is the result in the classroom? Related to academics? Related to discipline? “Can’t eat what’s not in the house” Ingredient #3 – Glucose What you eat affects which nerve chemicals will be dominant in your brain, which affects how you feel. Carbohydrates can make you feel tired because they increase the brain's level of the amino acid tryptophan, which in turn spurs the brain to make the calming neurotransmitter serotonin. Serotonin is important for normal sleep patterns, learning, blood pressure and appetite, among many other functions. Ingredient #4 - Protein Top neuron is healthy Bottom neuron lacks particular proteins Top neuron has formed additional connections Bottom neuron has not Ingredient #4 - Protein The Brain & Its Connections 100 Billion active cells 900 Billion other cells to connect, nourish, insulate New synapses formed @ 3 Billion/second 20,000 potential connections with other cells 70,000 thoughts/day Slowest speed is 260 mph between neurons After age 30 loses .25% mass Ingredient #4 - Protein Eating protein raises the levels of another amino acid called tyrosine, which prompts the brain to manufacture norepinephrine and dopamine, other kinds of chemical messengers in the brain. Not as well known as serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine can keep you energized because they promote alertness and activity. Protein at Breakfast & Lunch increases concentration & memory retention General Food Rules Eat substances created for food Eat foods as they were created Don’t let any food become your god Vitamins may be beneficial LeAnn Nickelsen notes a study of students whose non-verbal test scores increased with vitamin usage plausibly because the vitamins counteracted the poor nutrition causing the substandard intellectual functioning Ingredient #5 - Sleep Teenagers need in excess of 9 hours of sleep per night Recent study finds multi-tasking at night leads to more caffeine consumption at night, less sleep (7 hrs), more falling asleep in class (ScienceDaily 7/25/09) "It is surprising that high schools continue to set their start times early, which impairs learning, attendance and driving safety of the students," said senior author Barbara Phillips, MD, director of the UK Healthcare Good Samaritan Sleep Center in Lexington, Ky. (ScienceDaily 12/17/08) Ingredient #5 - Sleep Sleep ‘Debt’ in teenagers leads to Poor academic performance Poor decision making Some neurotransmitters, like dopamine, essential to feelings of pleasure and reward, are also depleted by stress and a lack of sleep. Alcohol, caffeine and sugar all appear to lessen the effects of some neurotransmitters in the brain. Nutrition Summarized Brain Drains Sugary Cereals Drinks with high fructose corn syrup White Bread Poor nutrition Increases fatigue Reduces memory Decreases concentration Increases ADD/ADHD symptoms Nutrition Summarized What you eat affects which nerve chemicals will be dominant in your brain, which affects how you feel. You Are What You Eat! 5 Required Ingredients for Success Water Oxygen Glucose Protein Sleep Systemic Solutions Based on Biblical Education Worldview will Nutrition Brain Biblical Worldview Improve Academics Improve Athletics Improve Arts Decrease Discipline Decrease Disruptions Decrease Down Time Non-purposeful time You Are What You Eat Your Turn! What Action will you take? Inform Promote Persuade Implement Effect Change – Mold Our Students Brains! What’s Your Recipe for Success? www.fitministries.com