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Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Eating Responsibly Lessons Lesson 1 Nutrition and Your Life Lesson 2 The Nutrients You Need Lesson 3 Making Healthy Choices Lesson 4 Body Image Lesson 5 Eating Disorders Lesson 6 A Healthy Body, a Healthy Weight Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 1 Nutrition and Your Life Bellringer Write a short paragraph describing your diet. Discuss what you eat, how much you eat, and how often you exercise. Conclude your paragraph with a discussion about the things that you need to change to become a healthier person. Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 1 Nutrition and Your Life Objectives Explain how the food you eat affects your health. Describe the process of digestion. Describe the importance of eating foods high in nutrients. Identify seven factors that affect your food choices. Chapter 8

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Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 1 Nutrition and Your Life Nutrition and Your Health You Are What You Eat The kinds of food you eat affect your overall health. Your body needs energy for physical activity, for bone and muscle growth, and for fighting germs that cause sickness. What Is Good Nutrition? Good nutrition means eating the right amount of healthful foods and not skipping meals. Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 1 Nutrition and Your Life Nutrients and Food What Are Nutrients? The substances in food that your body needs to function properly are called nutrients. What Are Nutrients Used For? Your body uses some nutrients to keep your body healthy. Your body uses other nutrients for energy. Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 1 Nutrition and Your Life Using Food for Energy What Is Digestion? Digestion is the process of breaking down food into a form your body can use. How Nutrients Are Carried Through the Body The nutrients are absorbed into the blood through the blood vessels in the small intestine. Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 1 Nutrition and Your Life What Is a Diet? Diets A diet is a pattern of eating that includes what a person eats, how much a person eats, and how often a person eats. Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 1 Nutrition and Your Life Influences on Your Food Choice What Do You Like to Eat? Many factors affect the food choices you make. Some of these factors are shown on the next slide. Chapter 8

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Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 1 Nutrition and Your Life Food and Feelings Emotional Eating Many people eat even if they are not hungry. They may eat because their feelings or their surroundings make them want to eat, even if their body does not need the nutrients. What Causes You to Eat? Knowing what types of feelings affect your diet can be helpful to you. If you know which feelings affect you, you can stop yourself from eating when you are not hungry. Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 2 The Nutrients You Need Bellringer Make a list of as many essential nutrients as you can. Next to each nutrient, explain what that nutrient does for your body. For example, under carbohydrate, you could write provides energy. Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 2 The Nutrients You Need Objectives Identify the six essential nutrients. Explain how the body uses the six essential nutrients. Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 2 The Nutrients You Need Start Off Write How much fat is needed in a healthy diet? Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 2 The Nutrients You Need How Your Body Uses Nutrients Calories The amount of energy your body gets from a food is measured in units called Calories. Metabolism The process of converting the energy in food into energy your body can use is called metabolism. Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 2 The Nutrients You Need Chapter 8 Your body needs a variety of nutrients to stay healthy. Eating only one food, even if the food is healthy, will not give you all the nutrients you need.

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 2 The Nutrients You Need Carbohydrates Simple Carbohydrates Simple carbohydrates are sugars, such as table sugar, honey, and the sugar found in fresh fruit. Complex Carbohydrates Complex carbohydrates, or starches, are made of many sugar molecules linked together. Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 2 The Nutrients You Need Fats What Are Fats? Fats are energy-storage nutrients that help the body store some vitamins. Sources of Fats Sources of fats include butter, vegetable oil, margarine, and other dairy products. Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 2 The Nutrients You Need Proteins What Are Proteins? Proteins are nutrients that supply the body with energy for building and repairing tissues and cells. Sources of Proteins Meat, poultry, and fish are good sources of protein. Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 2 The Nutrients You Need Vitamins What Are Vitamins? Vitamins are organic compounds that control several body functions. Sources of Vitamins Many vitamins are found in fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts, and dairy products. Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 2 The Nutrients You Need Minerals What Are Minerals? Minerals are elements that are essential for good health. Types of Minerals Types of minerals include: 1. Calcium 2. Phosphorus 3. Iron 4. Sodium Chapter 8

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Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 2 The Nutrients You Need Water The Importance of Water Your body uses water in the following ways: 1. You use water to carry nutrients and waste products throughout your body. 2. Water helps your body keep a constant temperature. 3. The cells in your body are made mostly of water, and water is used to fill the spaces between your cells. 4. Water surrounds your joints and keeps them moving smoothly. Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 3 Making Healthy Choices Bellringer Draw the Food Guide Pyramid as accurately as you can without looking at your textbook. Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 3 Making Healthy Choices Objectives Describe the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Describe the food groups represented by the Food Guide Pyramid. Explain how to read a Nutrition Facts label. Describe the difference between a serving size and a portion size. Chapter 8

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Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 3 Making Healthy Choices The Dietary Guidelines What Are the Dietary Guidelines? The dietary Guidelines for Americans are a set of suggestions that will help you develop healthy eating habits. Remember Your ABCs The guidelines ask Americans to remember the ABCs for health: Aim for fitness, Build a healthy base, and Choose sensibly. Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 3 Making Healthy Choices Chapter 8 Following these guidelines will help you build a healthy diet and healthy eating habits.

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 3 Making Healthy Choices The Food Guide Pyramid What Is the Food Guide Pyramid? The Food Guide Pyramid is a tool that shows you what kinds of foods to eat and how much of each food you should eat every day. Examining the Food Guide Pyramid The Food Guide Pyramid on the next slide shows you the recommended number of daily servings for each group. It also shows the serving sizes for each food group. Chapter 8

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Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 3 Making Healthy Choices The Nutrition Facts Label What Is the Nutrition Facts Label? The Nutrition Facts label is a label found on the outside packages of food that states how many servings are in the container, how many Calories are in each serving, and the amount of nutrients in each serving. Examining the Nutrition Facts Label An example of a Nutrition Facts label is shown on the next slide. What kinds of information are included on the label? Chapter 8

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Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 3 Making Healthy Choices What Is a Serving Size? Serving Sizes A serving size is a standard amount of food that allows different foods to be compared. The serving size as listed on the Nutrition Facts label is not necessarily the same as the serving size listed on the Food Guide Pyramid. Portions A portion of food is the amount of food a person wants to eat. Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 4 Body Image Bellringer Make a list that describes what being a “real man” means in American society. Make a second list that describes what being truly “feminine” means in American society. Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 4 Body Image Objectives Explain why a healthy body image is important. Describe the relationship between body image and self-esteem. List three influences on your body image. Identify two strategies for building a healthy body image. Chapter 8

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Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 4 Body Image Seeing the Real You What Is Body Image? Your body image is how you feel about and see your body. Accepting Yourself Remember that your body image is how you choose to see your body. Remember to accept yourself for who you are! Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 4 Body Image Chapter 8 As you can see, teens come in all sizes and shapes.

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 4 Body Image Body Image and Self Esteem Relationship Between Body Image and Self- Esteem Your body image has an impact on how you feel about yourself as a person. In other words, your body image can affect your self-esteem. Chapter 8

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Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 4 Body Image Influences on Body Image A Developing Body Image This development continues because throughout your life, your body image will be influenced by several factors. These factors include the following: 1. your family and friends 2. your teacher and coaches 3. the media Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 4 Body Image Building a Healthy Body Image Using “I” Statements An “I” statement tells other people directly what bothers you about their behavior. An “I” statement can explain how you feel about the situation. Using Positive Self-Talk Positive self-talk is a way of encouraging yourself by saying positive statements to yourself. Chapter 8

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Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 5 Eating Disorders Bellringer In your own words, define the term eating disorder. Next to your definition, write the names of any eating disorders that you have heard of. Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 5 Eating Disorders Objectives Identify three examples of unhealthy eating behaviors. Explain how overexercising is related to eating disorders. Identify three eating disorders. Describe how you would give or get help for an eating disorder. Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 5 Eating Disorders Start Off Write How can exercising too much be bad for you? Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 5 Eating Disorders Unhealthy Eating Behavior What Are Some Unhealthy Eating Behaviors? Unhealthy eating behaviors include limiting yourself to eating only certain foods, skipping meals, or eating large amounts of food at one time. Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 5 Eating Disorders Unhealthy Eating Behavior Effects of Unhealthy Eating Behaviors Unhealthy eating behaviors can affect a person’s ability to learn, can disrupt his or her growth and development, and can have damaging effects on his or her overall health. The next slide lists some risk factors related to unhealthy eating behaviors. Chapter 8

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Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 5 Eating Disorders Overexercising What Leads to Overexercising? The fear of becoming overweight and the stress of wanting to have perfect bodies cause many teens to exercise too much, or overexercise. Dangers of Overexercising People who overexercise may get injured easily. In addition, they may suffer from extreme tiredness and feelings of sadness or hopelessness. Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 5 Eating Disorders What Are Eating Disorders? Eating Disorders An eating disorder is a disease that involves an unhealthy concern with one’s body weight and shape. Symptoms of Eating Disorders Some common symptoms of people who have eating disorders include constantly talking about their weight, their bodies, or food. Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 5 Eating Disorders Anorexia Nervosa What Is Anorexia Nervosa? Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that involves self-starvation, an unhealthy body image, and extreme weight loss. Getting Treatment Teens who have anorexia nervosa must receive medical help. If left untreated, these people may develop long-term problems with their stomach, bowels, kidneys, and heart. Chapter 8

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Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 5 Eating Disorders Bulimia Nervosa What Is Bulimia Nervosa? Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder in which a person eats a large amount of food and then tries to remove the food from his or her body. Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 5 Eating Disorders Bulimia Nervosa Symptoms A person who has bulimia nervosa may do one or more of the following: 1. spend a lot of time thinking about food 2. steal food 3. go to the bathroom immediately after eating 4. throw up after eating 5. hide food 6. exercise excessively Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 5 Eating Disorders Binge Eating Disorder What Is Binge Eating Disorder? Binge eating disorder is a disease in which a person cannot control how much he or she eats. Binge Eaters Binge eaters are at risk for the health problems associated with obesity. They are at risk for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, gall bladder and heart disease, strokes, and some forms of cancer. Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 5 Eating Disorders Giving Help Talking with a Friend What can you do if you think a friend has an eating disorder? Talk to your friend privately. Go to a Trusted Adult Your friend may refuse to get help. If so, ask for help from an adult, such as a parent, teacher, counselor, or a school nurse. Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 5 Eating Disorders Chapter 8 Encourage a friend who is exhibiting these signs to get professional help.

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 5 Eating Disorders Getting Help Tips to Finding Help Here are some steps to follow if you or someone you know needs help: 1. Find an adult you trust. 2. Speak to the trusted adult privately. 3. Tell the person your concerns clearly. Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 5 Eating Disorders Chapter 8 The adult you choose to tell will likely want to help you. This table may help you start the conversation.

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 6 A Healthy Body, A Healthy Weight Bellringer What factors determine your ideal weight? Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 6 A Healthy Body, A Healthy Weight Objectives Describe what affects your healthy weight range. Describe the balance between energy input and energy output. Identify and describe fad diets. Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Start Off Write How do you find your healthy weight range? Chapter 8 Lesson 6 A Healthy Body, A Healthy Weight

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 6 A Healthy Body, A Healthy Weight Finding Your Healthy Weight Range What Is a Healthy Weight Range? Your healthy weight range is an estimate of how much you should weigh depending on your height and body frame. Body Mass Index Your BMI, or body mass index, is a calculation that can help you determine your healthy weight range. Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 6 A Healthy Body, A Healthy Weight Keeping a Healthy Energy Balance What Is an Energy Balance? Your energy balance is the balance between the Calories you get from food and the Calories you use for normal body processes and for physical activity. Cause of Weight Gain If you eat more food than your body can use for your daily activities, you will gain weight. Chapter 8

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Lesson 6 A Healthy Body, A Healthy Weight Fad Diets What Are Fad Diets? Fad diets are diets that promise you quick weight loss with little effort. Characteristics of Fad Diets Most fad diets require you to buy special products, such as pills or shakes. Fad diets often require you to avoid many foods that contain essential nutrients. Chapter 8

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Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Quotes About Character “One falsehood spoils a thousand truths.” —African Proverb

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Quotes About Character “A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval.” —Mark Twain

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Quotes About Character “Our reverence is good for nothing if it does not begin with self-respect.” —Oliver Wendell Holmes

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Quotes About Character “When the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his friends.” —Japanese Proverb

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Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Quotes About Character “A good name, like good will, is got by many actions and lost by one.” —Lord Jeffrey

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Quotes About Character “To enjoy the things we ought and to hate the things we ought has the greatest bearing on excellence of character.” —Aristotle

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Quotes About Character “He that respects himself is safe from others; He wears a coat of mail that none can pierce.” —Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Quotes About Character “The reputation of a thousand years may be determined by the conduct of one hour.” —Japanese Proverb

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Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Quotes About Character “A man’s character is his fate.” —Heraclitus

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Quotes About Character “Character is that which reveals moral purpose, exposing the class of things a man chooses and avoids.” —Aristotle

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Quotes About Character “What you do speaks so loud that I cannot hear what you say.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Quotes About Character “This above all, to thine own self be true/And it must follow, as the night the day/ Thou canst not then be false to any man.” —William Shakespeare

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Quotes About Character “No change of circumstances can repair a defect of character.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Quotes About Character “Men acquire a particular quality by constantly acting a particular way... you become just by performing just actions, temperate by performing temperate actions, brave by performing brave actions.” —Aristotle

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Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Quotes About Character “It takes less time to do a thing right, than it does to explain why you did it wrong.” —Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Quotes About Character “Nature magically suits a man to his fortunes, by making them the fruit of his character.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson

Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Quotes About Character “That soul that can be honest is the only perfect man.” —John Fletcher

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Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Quotes About Character “Character is the indelible mark that determines the only true value of all people and all their work.” —Orison Swett Marden

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Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Quotes About Character “Fame is vapor, popularity an accident, riches take wing, and only character endures.” —Horace Greeley

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Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Quotes About Character “Right is right, even if everyone is against it; and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it.” —William Penn

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Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Quotes About Character “Character is the result of two things: mental attitude and the way we spend our time.” —Elbert Hubbard

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Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. ResourcesChapter menu Quotes About Character “Character is a by-product; it is produced in the great manufacture of daily duty.” —Woodrow T. Wilson