Weight loss Products & Services

9.NPA.3.1OBJ: I will investigate current weight loss products and diets on the market

Read and Reflect

Scholar:What weight loss products or services have you

heard about that allows a person to lose weight quick and easy?

Collegiate:What are the negative consequences to “quick and

easy” diets?  Genius:Americans spend an estimated $42 billion annually

on weight loss foods, products, and services. With that much money at stake, it's no surprise there are an overwhelming number of "fad" diets and other weight-loss products on the market. What is the impact of this trend on future generations?

Weight loss products and Fad Diets

Quicktrim commercialhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Q69Igo7xcGA

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FAD DIETS

Fad diet: a short-term, quick-fix approach to weight loss that puts the dieter at risk

Signs of a fad diet:Rapid weight lossSounds too good to be trueRigid menusNo need to exerciseMagic foods or supplements

Sensa Commercial

What are the Warning Signs? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuJlDnL7Qyg&feature=player_embedded

Show Time!

Red Flag Activity:1.You will be divided into groups. 2.Each group will be given 7 red flags.3.I will read a diet description and as soon as

your group hears your “red flag”, hold up the flag.

4.I will answer any questions about each situation before we move on.

Red Flags

Lose 30 pounds in 30 days by following our easy 30-day diet plan developed by Dr. Quick Fix. Clue: 4 flags

Rapid weight loss, too good to be true, rigid menus, no need to exercise

HI, I’m supermodel Susan Winters, so I’m an expert on dieting. All you have to do is drink my specially formulated “Hollywood Potion,” every day, 3 times a day, and you can lose weight as easily as I can! Clue: 3 flags

Too good to be true, magic foods/supplements, no need to exercise

During the introduction phase, you are only allowed to eat 20 grams of carbohydrates each day, from foods like salad and other non-starchy vegetables. See our list of acceptable vegetables, and only eat those and you’ll lose your first 10 pounds in a week. Clue: 4 flags

Rapid weight loss, too good to be true, rigid menus, no need to exercise

Red Flags Eating too many carbohydrates causes obesity and other

health problems. Eliminating carbohydrates from your diet, you will lose weight quickly and easily. Eat as much meat as you want. Never be hungry and lose weight fast. Clue: 4 flags

Rapid weight loss, too good to be true, rigid menus, no need to exercise

To lose weight, the calories you eat must be exactly broken down into 40% from protein, 40% from fat, and 30% from carbohydrates.

Clue: 2 flags Rigid menus, no need to exercise

It’s not your fault you are overweight. Scientific studies suggest that stress can cause the body to overproduce a hormone that stores fats. The solution is our pill called Cortislender. In addition to helping to control your fat storing hormone levels, Coristlender’s combination of vitamins, minerals and herbs help balance blood sugar, reduce cravings and maximize your metabolism, which all help to boost fat burning. Clue: 3 flags

Too good to be true, magic food/supplements, no need to exercise

Eating Disorders9.NPA.3.2 & 9.NPA3.3

OBJ: I WILL EXAMINE THE SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF EATING DISORDERS AND IDENTIFY HELP-SEEKING RESOURCES

What do you see?

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Anorexia Bulimia Commercialhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaEWE7n4kNc&feature=player_embedded

Stop Anorexia Commercialhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ggb5KJlofcw&feature=player_embedded

Read and ReflectWhat does it mean to have a healthy

relationship with food?

What is a distorted body image?

What causes eating disorders?

What would you do if you were worried that a friend was developing an eating disorder?

Eating Disorders

Anorexia & Bulimia

Statistics

Females are more likely than males to develop eating disorders (about 7 to 1 ratio)

Approximately 86% of victims reported the age of onset before age 20

Approximately 77% reported the duration of their illness from 1 to 15 years

Only 50% report being cured

Anorexia

Anorexia: self starvation and excessive weight loss

Most at risk: Young white girls who are academic achievers and have goal-oriented families

Warning Signs Extreme weight loss Refusal to eat more than tiny portions Continuing to diet, although thin Preoccupation with food and weight Weakness and exhaustion Compulsive exercise Use of laxatives

Anorexia: Short and Long Term Effects

Short Term Effects:Muscle loss Low self-esteemOverall weaknessDry hair and skinAmenorrhea: loss of menstrual period in girlsLong Term Effects:DepressionSevere dehydration, which can lead to kidney

failureOsteoporosis: brittle bonesHeart failure Death

Bulimia

Bulimia: a cycle of bingeing (eating large amounts) on food and then purging (throwing up, diarrhea)

Most at risk: Young white girls who are academic achievers and have goal-oriented families

Most people who are bulimic are average body weight

Warning Signs: Evidence of eating large amounts of food in a short period Purging behaviors, including frequent trips to the bathroom

after eating, smell of vomit, use of laxatives Excessive exercise Unusual swelling of the cheeks or jaw area Discoloration or staining of the teeth Calluses on the knuckles from self-induced vomiting Compulsive exercise

Bulimia: Short and Long Term Effects

Short term effects Tooth decay Staining of teeth Constipation and irregular bowel movements Electrolyte imbalance Low self-esteem

Long term effects Rupture of esophagus Depression Ulcers Heart failure Death

Resources for Help

Resources Trusted adults Teachers School Nurse Mental Health Professionals

Psychologist, psychiatrist, counselors

Dietitians Doctors

My story with anorexiahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDVqgH9mvdQ&feature=player_embedded

Classwork Assignment

Analyze the following case study with your partner and answer the questions.

Be prepared to present your case study to the class.