Project H.E.A.L. Healthful Eating Active Living
The Problem Childhood ObesityChildhood Obesity Anorexia NervosaAnorexia Nervosa BulimiaBulimia Compulsive Over-EatingCompulsive Over-Eating
Related diseases like high blood pressure and diabetes are skyrocketing. Obesity among children has tripled in the last 30 years. 16% of Americans under the age of 18 are overweight.
Eating disorders are brought on by a need to control. 1 in 10 girls has an eating disorder.
10-15% of people with eating disorders will die.
The Solution: Healthful Eating
Daily Recommended Amount
Factors that Affect Diet Media Family Traditions/Ethnic Backgrounds Social Occasions Health Concerns Mood Diet – Daily food choices made by an individual
Get Moving!
Finding Balance
Maintaining weight Your weight will stay the same when the calories you eat and drink equal the calories you burn. Losing weight You will lose weight when the calories you eat and drink are less than the calories you burn Gaining weight You will gain weight when the calories you eat and drink are greater than the calories you burn
Portion Distortion
Judging Serving Size 1 teaspoon of margarine =
Judging Serving Size 1 ounce of cheese =
3 Ounces of Meat = Judging Serving Size
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