Chapter 9 Lesson 3 & 4
What is overweight, and why is it dangerous? Overweight is weighing more than is healthy for a person of your gender, height, age, and body type. This is dangerous because of increased risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and cancer later in life.
What is underweight, and why is it dangerous? Underweight is weighing less than is healthy for a person of your gender, height, age, and body type. This is dangerous because underweight teens may not be getting enough nutrients that their body needs, may develop anemia, may not be able to fight off infections or illness, and they may not have enough body fat that would keep them warm of give them energy reserves.
Why is the energy equation important to your body? The energy equation has to do with calories in versus calories out. If you want to lose weight, you must burn off more calories than you eat. If you want to gain weight, you must eat more calories than you can burn off.
Why should teens not diet? By dieting as a teen, you risk harming your body. You should let your body grow into its self. By dieting, you may be cutting out on key nutrients that your body needs in this time of growth.
4 healthful management tips Eat a variety of foods. Drink plenty of water. Make time for regular meals instead of snacking. Boost your level of activity. Take your time to eat. Talk to your health care provider.
What are some things that can influence your body type? Family and friends Media Focus on things that you like about yourself
What can you do to have a positive body image? Focus on what you like about yourself. Avoid comparing yourself to unrealistic ideals. Spend time with people who appreciate you. Show that you value yourself by taking care of your body and mind. Eat well and get lots of rest and exercise. Engage in activities you enjoy.
What can you do if you think someone has an eating disorder? Talk about the problem with an adult you trust. Talk to the person.
What can happen if someone suffers from anorexia nervosa? Do not get enough nutrients for their body to grow and repair themselves. Bones may become brittle. Blood pressure and body temperature may drop. Starve to death. Heart failure. Kidney failure. Depression Thoughts of suicide.
What can happen if someone suffers from Bulimia Nervosa? Robs the body of nutrients. Can damage the colon, liver, kidneys, and heart. Coating on the teeth may wear off because of vomit. Lining of stomach and esophagus can be hurt. Dehydration.
What can happen if someone suffers from Binge Eating? They may eat a lot because they suffer from depression and low self-esteem. They will suffer from many health problems related to being overweight, such as, heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer.
What are some treatments for someone who suffers from an eating disorder? They typically need medical treatment to recover. This could include doctors, counselors, and nutritionists. It is also possible, in extreme cases, that hospitalization world be needed.