Effects of a poor diet and lack of exercise OBJ: I WILL ANALYZE THE LONG TERM EFFECTS OF A POOR DIET AND LACK OF EXERCISE. OBJ: 9.NPA.1.1: I WILL INVESTIGATE STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING RISKS OF CHRONIC DISEASES.

Effects of a Poor Diet Scholar: What are the short and long term consequences of a poor diet and lack of exercise? Collegiate: Do you have family members or loved ones that are suffering from diseases and conditions related to lack of exercise or poor diet? How do these conditions interfere with their quality of life today and potentially in the future? Genius: What advice would a doctor give a person to reduce their risk of diseases and conditions? What advice would a parent give their child to reduce their risk of diseases and conditions? What can you change in your life to prevent these diseases and conditions?

Supersize Me: Effects of a poor diet https://www. youtube. com/watch These are the effects of a poor diet after eating McDonalds for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 30 days…

Heart Attack: Dr. Oz http://www. youtube. com/watch Heart Attack: Dr. Oz http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v9Bb1ykGNA (show 2 minutes of video)

Reduce Risk of Heart Attack 1. Exercise at least 30 minutes per day 2. Healthy diet to lower cholesterol Low in saturated and no trans fat High in fiber 3. Lose Weight 4. Lower Blood Pressure 5. Don’t smoke 6. Yearly physical

Obesity http://www.5min.com/Video/How-Obesity-Affects- Your-Health-326726450 http://www.5min.com/Video/How-Obesity-Affects- the-Body-326744801

Sticker activity How obesity affects the body Obesity affects the body in the following ways: Brain: increases risk of stroke Brain: more likely to be depressed Throat: increases risk of sleep apnea (airway partially collapses during sleep which interferes with breathing and constant sleep) Heart: increases risk of heart attack Lungs: increases risk of chronic breathing problems (obesity weakens the muscles that help us breathe) Arteries: increase risk of high blood pressure Wrist: increases risk of carpal tunnel syndrome Breast: after menopause, increases risk of breast cancer Liver: increases the risk of fatty liver disease Gallbladder: increases risk of gallstones Stomach: increases risk of stomach cancer Immune system: weakens a person’s immune system Kidney: increase risk of kidney failure (obesity forces kidneys to work harder) and cancer Pancreas: increases risk of Type II Diabetes Colon and Rectum: increases risk of colon and rectum cancer Uterus: increases risk of menstrual problem and cancer of the endometrium Reproductive system: reduces fertility in men and women and increases risk of pregnancy complications Bladder: increases risk of bladder leakage when laugh, sneeze, or exercise (in women) Knee: increase risk of osteoarthritis (also in hip, hand, and lower back) Feet: increases risk of gout (uric acid is deposited in the joints)

Reduce Risk of Obesity Yearly physical Exercise Lifting weights Eat a healthy diet Lower calorie intake Yearly physical

High Blood Pressure How Salt contributes to high blood pressure: Dr. Oz http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/How-Salt-Contributes-to-High-Blood-Pressure-Video

Reduce Risk of Hypertension Eat food low in Salt Lose weight Exercise Reduce stress Limit alcohol Do not smoke Yearly physical

Type II Diabetes Are you or loved ones at risk? Diabetes is caused by too little insulin, resistance to insulin, or both Are you or loved ones at risk? Abdominal or upper-body obesity Family history Lack of exercise

Diabetes video clip http://www. youtube. com/watch Diabetes video clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Re34XbqPpY Show 6 ½ minutes of video

Reduce Risk of Type II Diabetes Lose weight Eat a healthy diet Low calorie Lower sugar More fiber Exercise and lift weights Yearly physical

Cancer The Blue Boob Experiment What does cancer feel like? Reduce risk of cancer: Overall healthy diet Exercise Get regular medical care Perform monthly breast/testicular exams Avoid risky behavior (early sex, tobacco, alcohol use, not using sunscreen)

Nutrition Menu Interested in learning more? Obesity epidemic (4 points) Fed Up Documentary (8 points) Is the food we are eating killing us? (4 points) The path to obesity may begin before birth (4 points) Create a restaurant menu (8 points)