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This unit focuses on the physical, mental and emotional health issues that relate to body image. The focus is on good health as opposed to some ideal weight. Everyone is different, and there is no perfect one-size-fits-all diet. There are long-term increased health risks that may go along with obesity, but there are real, immediate health risks that go along with eating disorders and steroid abuse. Lets practice accessing valid sources so we can use the best information to help us make our choices.
Essential Questions:1. How can assessing the nutritional content of foods affect my weight management? 2. What diseases / health problems can be prevented through proper nutrition and exercise? 3. What factors influence obesity in our country? 4. What prevents people from making healthy food choices?5. How might being overweight/obese affect my health and future (physically, socially, mentally, emotionally, and financially)? 6. What is my Body Mass Index (BMI), and what does it mean? 7. How does body image influence youth today (media, peers, parents, etc)? 8. How can goal setting influence health and fitness in my life? 9. How can I recognize and avoid diet scams?10. What are the factors relating to, and dangers of extreme eating disorders and steroid abuse?
Essential Questions:1. How can assessing the nutritional content of foods affect my weight management? 2. What diseases / health problems can be prevented through proper nutrition and exercise? 3. What factors influence obesity in our country? 4. What prevents people from making healthy food choices?5. How might being overweight/obese affect my health and future (physically, socially, mentally, emotionally, and financially)? 6. What is my Body Mass Index (BMI), and what does it mean? 7. How does body image influence youth today (media, peers, parents, etc)? 8. How can goal setting influence health and fitness in my life? 9. How can I recognize and avoid diet scams?10. What are the factors relating to, and dangers of extreme eating disorders and steroid abuse?
Content to Learn & Practice
Content to Learn & Practice
Balance: Body & Mind Pear Deck- These "Packaged" lessons are basically your notes for the unit.
Balance: Body & Mind Pear Deck- These "Packaged" lessons are basically your notes for the unit.
Students, you have a link to YOUR interactive Pear Deck in your Google Classroom.
Students, you have a link to YOUR interactive Pear Deck in your Google Classroom.
Review the Notes
Essential Vocabulary: Practice Using Quizlet Here!
Building Schema / Better Understanding
Building Schema / Better Understanding
Click on the graphic above to watch the movie in EdPuzzle.
WATCH: SuperSize Me (the movie that we watch a good portion of in class). If you click on the picture to the left, you can get to a free YouTube version of this movie. If you miss a day when we watch it, or if you would like to see it again in its entirety, click on the picture link to the left. Remember, this movie sheds a light on so many societal problems associated with weight management, food, and health. If all you get out of it is: "McDonald's is bad for you," YOU AREN'T WATCHING IT WITH YOUR THINKING SKILLS!
REMEMBER: BMI is JUST A NUMBER!!! By itself, it doesn't say much at all about your level of health or fitness! My wish is for no one to define themselves by their weight or their BMI!
READ: Why are we so drawn to fast food? Click here to find out!
WATCH: BrainPop Eating Disorders - Gives a nice overview of Anorexia and Bulimia. I have the username and password on my Quia Page for your reference. You can also find BrainPops on: Obesity, Body Weight, Nutrition, Metabolism, Steroid Abuse, Eating Disorders and more!
WATCH: Eating and Body Dysmorphic Disorders: Crash Course Psychology #33.
Activity: Steroid Abuse - Rags to Riches Game!
URL: http://www.quia.com/rr/676947.html
Activity: Body Image Disorder Match-Up
URL: http://www.quia.com/cm/478527.html
Going Beyond
Going Beyond
GOT TIME? WATCH SOME OTHER GREAT DOCUMENTARIES:
GOT TIME? WATCH SOME OTHER GREAT DOCUMENTARIES:
Filmmaker Stephanie Soechtig and journalist Katie Couric investigate how the American food industry may be responsible for more sickness than previously realized.
Damon Gameau embarks on an experiment to document the effects of a high sugar diet on a healthy body. If you liked SuperSize Me, you'll like this!
Overfed & Undernourished DVD. After heartache, in an attempt to transform his life, 11 year old Liam weighing over 80kg seeks help from his aunty and ...
A midwestern mom whose son nearly died from contaminated food embarks on a rollercoaster journey to understand the food industry and improve her family’s eating habits. *Some of this movie was filmed at NBJH!
WATCH A FEW SUPER SHORT VIDEOS:
WATCH A FEW SUPER SHORT VIDEOS:
TED Ed on How sugar affects the brain
Sugar- Hiding in plain sight This information might help you for our sTeamwork Tue/Wed sugar game!
Study: Sugar industry downplayed heart risks of sugar- We've been lied to
Just can't get enough of TED Eds! What is obesity?
Learn how muscles should grow appropriately.
Interesting information about how some steroids can be helpful to the body
psych2go has some good information to inform people about eating disorders
The signs of an eating disorder are complex
What is fat? Watch to understand why this is an essential macronutrient.
How do carbohydrates impact your health? It's also an essential macronutrient!
Micronutrients, like vitamins are crucial!
It's not a TedEd, but it's cute, and it will help you to understand the importance of minerals.
Assessments to Expect
Assessments to Expect
Valid or Not Valid? Case File Defense. Students will look at articles related the Body Image Unit. Within their teams, they will put the source to the CRAAP test to see if it's a solid source of information. *Main National Health Education Standard(s) being assessed: 3 ~ Accessing information, products and services
Resource Roundup Assignment- Students will Investigate a helpful health resource, and thoughtfully defend why this is a great resource for teens. This will be assigned in Google Classroom, and time will be afforded in class to work on it.*Main National Health Education Standard(s) being assessed: 3 ~ Accessing information, products and services
You will take a GoFormative Quiz at the end of the unit. *Main National Health Education Standard(s) being assessed: 1 ~ Knowledge
Unit Content / Concepts
Unit Content / Concepts
Nutrition and healthy weight management myths and realities
Eating Disorders (mainly anorexia, bulimia, body dysmorphia, binge eating disorder)
Steroid Abuse
Common specific illnesses that are related to obesity and overweight
Body Mass Index- the uses of this measurement, and the problems with it for teens
The media’s impact on food choices and body image in today’s society
Healthy and unhealthy ways of managing one’s weight
Diet scams
Trends in obesity rates and possible reasons for them
Laws about individual choice and freedom versus common good
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
I can describe the effects unhealthy food and exercise choices for my physical, social and mental/emotional health.
I can explain what BMI (Body Mass Index) means, how it is used, and the limitations associated with this measurement and why I should NOT define myself with this number!
I can explain and give examples of why Americans have become one of the most overweight populations in the world.
I can debate about the pros and cons associated with government involvement in people’s food/exercise and health choices.
I can define the major eating disorders and list the negative influences they have on one’s health.
I can describe steroid abuse and list the negative impacts of using steroids on one’s health.
I can identify the media messages we get about body image for teens and how they can have a negative impact on our lives
I can identify unhealthy “FAD” diets and explain why they can be ineffective / dangerous
I can list healthful choices for effective weight management
I can establish practices for getting help for myself or a friend who may have an eating disorder or is using steroids
National Health Education Standards
National Health Education Standards
-Addressed / Practiced in this unit: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
-Knowledge & Skills Assessed in this unit: 1, 3
Infographics
Infographics
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