DIETING AND HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS

DIETING AND HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS Target: I will be able to explain what a fad diet is and what is included in a smart weight loss plan

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Fad DietsDiet: the kinds of food that a person eats• Can also refer to

restricting the amount of food consumed in order to lose weight

 

Fad Diet: a short term weight loss plan or aid that promises dramatic results• They limit foods, variety, and/or some

nutrients• They rarely have any lasting effects, and

can damage health

 

Weight cycling (yo-yo dieting): the repeated loss and regain of body weight. • Fast weight loss is generally

water

 

Fasting: willing abstinence or reduction from certain or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time • Without food energy the body burns proteins

Liquid Diets: Getting all, or at least most, of your calories from drinks.

 

Diet Pills: Supplements which claim to burn, block, or flush fat out of the system• May help to control appetite (fiber, caffeine), cause drowsiness or anxiety

 

Eating DisordersAnorexia Nervosa: a psychological disorder characterized by an obsessive desire to lose weight by refusing to eat• Most have an irrational fear of being

overweight so they self-induced starvation

 

Bulimia: a psychological disorder in which periods of extreme overeating are followed by depression and self-induced purging. • Involves a distorted

body image and a desire to be thin and attractive

 

• Not a good method for weight control because of health problems

 

Getting Help• Eating disorders are psychological

disorders which require medical attention and help.

• Tell someone (school nurse, teacher, parent, coach, youth pastor, etc).

• National Eating Disorder Association Help Hotline: 1-800-931-2237

 

Creating a Smart Weight Loss Plan1. Target your weight- ask your doctor what is a healthy weight for you2. Set smart goals (for example ½ to 1 lb per week), write it down, and share it!• Calories consumed must equal or exceed calories burned- to lose 1 pound a week eat 500 less/day

3. Make a personal plan including nutrition and activity

 

4. Stick to your plan- Keep a journal• Eat at least 1400-1600 calories a day from all the food groups and don’t skip meals• Eat foods you like• Snacks should be low in calories (fruits/veggies)

5. Be positive- Don’t be discouraged if you slip up once in a while6. Evaluate your progress• Don’t weigh yourself daily- Weigh once a week at the same time of the day

7. Recognize that plateaus are normalSummary:

FAD DIETS 101

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Draw a Venn diagram to compare and contrast any two fad diets of your choosing. You must have a minimum of 3 contrasts and 3 similarities.   Describe the steps someone can take to plan and implement a smart weight loss plan. *Use good grammar*