1. March 10, 2011 Planning 10: Healthy Living

2. What is a Calorie? A calorie is a unit of energy. We tend to associate calories with food, but they apply to anything containing energyenergyfood

3. What Calories Do? Human beings need energy to survive -- to breathe, move, pump blood -- and they acquire this energy from food. 1 g Carbohydrates: 4 calories 1 g Protein: 4 calories 1 g Fat: 9 calories

4. How many Calories does a Teenage Boy need per day? Teenage boys to maintain weight. 2100-2500 if sedentary/not active 2500-2900 if moderately active 2800-3400 if active 3300-4000 if very active.

5. How many Calories does a teenage girl need per day? Teenage girls to maintain weight. 1700-1800 if sedentary/not active 2000-2200 if moderately active 2300-2600 if active 2800-3000 if very active.

6. Fast Food Calories Big Mac= 560 Calories and 30G of Fat Double Whopper With Cheese= 1010 Calories and 65G of Fat Large Pepsi at KFC=280 Calories Chocolate Chunk Cookie at Subway= 220 Calories and 10G of Fat

7. Calories Apple 80 Banana 107 Orange 87 White Rice 420 Brown Rice 405 Carrots 22 4oz

8. What is stress?

9. What Exactly is Stress? Feeling of tension Feeling of frustration Worry Sadness Withdrawal

10. "Stress" is defined as the way our bodies and minds react to life changes. Since adolescence is a period of significant change, including physical, emotional, social, and academic changes, many teens are under more stress than at any other time of life.

11. Teen Stress According to a survey 85% of teens say they are stressed out

12. Teen Stressors Most common causes of stress School work Parents Relationships disputes with friends Siblings

13. Some Common Reasons for Stress The pressure of expectations from self and from others The pressure at school from teachers, coaches Career decisions The pressures due to grades and homework Strained relationship with classmates Pressure to fit in with peer groups and measure up to others

14. What is a sign of stress for you?

15. Teenage "Stress Overload" Signs Anxiety or panic attacks Feeling down, on edge, guilty or tired Feeling of being constantly pressured Anger, irritable lashing out at others Feeling resentful of others Not enjoying activities you used to enjoy Feeling you have too many things you have to do

16. Stress Girls are affected more than boys Boys tend to respond by ignoring it or getting away from it Girls are more likely to ask for help dealing with their stress levels, by taking actions to reduce or remove stress While teen’s family can be a source of stress, young people turn to family for support

17. Potential Health hazards of teen Stress Depression Eating Disorder Drug Abuse Suicide

18. Ways to handle too much stress

19. Technique to manage Stress Strictly avoid junk foods. Eat healthy food on time. Avoid eating on the run Exercise regularly Sleep well ( 8-10hrs/night)

20. Technique to manage Stress (cont’d) If activity schedule too jam packed then modify schedule Have at least one person to confide Learn relaxation techniques Volunteer

21. Be Realistic Don’t try to be perfect- no one is Expecting others to be perfect can add to your own stress level too. If you need help on something, like schoolwork ask for it