Physical Activity and Fitness Lesson 2, Chapter 41 Your Body Image

2 Lesson overview How can you reach your appropriate weight? How do you manage weight change? What are some tips for weight management? What are the risks of eating disorders? What is anorexia nervosa?

3 Lesson overview What is bulimia? What is binge eating disorder? How can you help someone with an eating disorder?

4 What is body image? Body image—the way you see yourself Feeling good about appearance = positive self-image Trying to look like someone else = unhealthful No ideal weight or body type Teen years = growth and change

5 How do you determine your appropriate weight? Factors that influence appropriate weight (the best weight for your body) Gender Height Age Body frame (small, medium, or large) Growth pattern (during your teen years)

6 What weight problems can a person have? Overweight—more than the appropriate weight for gender, height, age, body frame, and growth pattern Eating empty-calorie foods or overeating leads to weight gain. Weight gain is linked to sedentary lifestyle. Weight strains heart and lungs and increases risk of certain diseases.

7 What weight problems can a person have? (cont’d) Underweight—less than the appropriate weight for gender, height, age, body frame, and growth pattern Not consuming enough nutrients Excessive dieting and exercise Not enough fat to cushion body’s organs and bones Tired feeling due to insufficient food energy Little body fat as energy reserve Disorders such as anemia

8 How do calories affect your weight? Calories measure energy available in food and energy body uses. Teen females: 2,000–2,400 calories per day Teen males: 2,800–3,200 calories per day

9 How do calories affect your weight? (cont’d) A healthful eating plan is based on foods with high nutrient density. Examples of nutrient-dense foods: Grain Group: whole wheat pasta & breads, rice, tortillas, bagels Fruit Group: all fruits Vegetable Group: all vegetables Meat and Bean Group: tofu, chicken, lean beef, tuna, beans Milk Group: low-fat and fat-free milk, yogurt, cheese

10 How can you reach your appropriate weight? Reducing calorie intake will help with reaching appropriate weight. Smaller servings Broiled, baked, or steamed foods Herbs & spices instead of oils or cream sauces Fewer soft drinks and more water

11 How can you reach your appropriate weight? (cont’d) Physical activity is important for healthy weight. Physical activity Helps heart & lungs work better Helps strengthen & firm muscles Burns calories & helps maintain healthy weight Helps manage stress Helps you have more energy & develop higher self- esteem

12 How do you manage weight change? Healthful choices about weight change cannot be replaced by fad diets, pills, and other quick weight-loss “procedures.” Fasting is dangerous. Body wraps cause water loss, not fat loss. Weight may drop temporarily but returns quickly.

13 How do you manage weight change? Other behaviors that may put health at risk: Quick weight-loss programs Special products or formulas Losing more than ½ to 1 pound per week Eating too few calories each day Skipping meals

14 What are some tips for weight management? Learn to eat smart and stay active for a lifetime Work with a health-care professional Set realistic goals Burn calories through fun physical activities Develop healthful eating habits Plan meals and snacks Watch portion sizes

15 What are the risks of eating disorders? Eating disorders—extreme and damaging eating behaviors that can lead to sickness or death Can be triggered by many factors Worries about weight loss that get out of control Obsession about food intake Low self-esteem Poor body image Depression

16 What is anorexia nervosa? Anorexia nervosa—self-starvation leading to extreme weight loss Physical conditions from anorexia nervosa Malnutrition Shrunken organs and bone loss Low body temperature and blood pressure Slowed metabolism Irregular heartbeat (may lead to cardiac arrest)

17 What is Bulimia? Bulimia—person eats large amounts of food and then tries to purge May force themselves to vomit May take laxatives to force food quickly through body Crash diets, including fasting, to make up for overeating

18 What is bulimia? (cont’d) Bulimia damages the body. Stomach acids from vomiting can damage teeth and injure mouth and throat. Vomiting can cause stomach to rupture. Repeated use of laxatives can damage kidneys and liver. Malnutrition can occur.

19 What is binge eating disorder? Binge eating disorder—compulsive overeating May be the most common eating disorder Large amounts of food eaten at a time Unlike bulimia, body is not rid of food Food may be used to cope with depression or other mental/emotional problems Often leads to excessive weight & associated health problems

20 How can you help someone with an eating disorder? Professional help Counselor/psychologist Clinics Support groups (Overeaters Anonymous) School nurse Friends and family provide support

21 How can you help someone with an eating disorder? (cont’d) You can help. Encourage person to seek help. Tell an adult. Get professional help. Encourage person to join support group. Recommend a follow-up.

Physical Activity and Fitness Lesson 2, Chapter 4, Your Body Image 22 Summary What is body image? How do you determine your appropriate weight? What weight problems can a person have? How do calories affect your weight? How can you reach your appropriate weight? How do you manage weight change?

Physical Activity and Fitness Lesson 2, Chapter 4, Your Body Image 23 Summary (cont’d) What are some tips for weight management? What are the risks of eating disorders? What is anorexia nervosa? What is bulimia? What is binge eating disorder? How can you help someone with an eating disorder?

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