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Weight loss Products & Services 9.NPA.3.1 OBJ: I will investigate current weight loss products and diets on the market
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Read & Reflect: Weight loss products & services Scholar: What weight loss products or services have you heard about that allows a person to lose weight quick and easy? Collegiate: What are the negative consequences to “quick and easy” diets? Genius: Americans spend an estimated $42 billion annually on weight loss foods, products, and services. With that much money at stake, it's no surprise there are an overwhelming number of "fad" diets and other weight-loss products on the market. What is the positive and/or negative impact of this trend on future generations?
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Weight loss products and Fad Diets
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FAD DIETS Fad diet: a short-term, quick-fix approach to weight loss that puts the dieter at risk Signs of a fad diet: Rapid weight loss Sounds too good to be true Rigid menus No need to exercise Magic foods or supplements
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Sensa Commercial What are the Warning Signs? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuJlDnL7Qyg&feature=player_embedded https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuJlDnL7Qyg&feature=player_embedded
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Red Flags Lose 30 pounds in 30 days by following our easy 30-day diet plan developed by Dr. Quick Fix. Clue: 4 Red Flags Rapid weight loss, too good to be true, rigid menus, no need to exercise HI, I’m supermodel Susan Winters, so I’m an expert on dieting. All you have to do is drink my specially formulated “Hollywood Potion,” every day, 3 times a day, and you can lose weight as easily as I can! Clue: 3 Red Flags Too good to be true, magic foods/supplements, no need to exercise During the introduction phase, you are only allowed to eat 20 grams of carbohydrates each day, from foods like salad and other non-starchy vegetables. See our list of acceptable vegetables, and only eat those and you’ll lose your first 10 pounds in a week. Clue: 4 Red Flags Rapid weight loss, too good to be true, rigid menus, no need to exercise
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Eating Disorders 9.NPA.3.2 & 9.NPA3.3 OBJ: I WILL EXAMINE THE SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF EATING DISORDERS AND IDENTIFY HELP- SEEKING RESOURCES
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Anorexia Bulimia Commercial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaEWE7n4kNc&feature=player_embedded https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaEWE7n4kNc&feature=player_embedded
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Eating Disorders Anorexia & Bulimia
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Statistics Females are more likely than males to develop eating disorders (about 7 to 1 ratio) Approximately 86% of victims reported the age of onset before age 20 Approximately 77% reported the duration of their illness from 1 to 15 years Only 50% report being cured
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Anorexia Anorexia: self starvation and excessive weight loss Most at risk: Young white girls who are academic achievers and have goal-oriented families Warning Signs Extreme weight loss Refusal to eat more than tiny portions Continuing to diet, although thin Preoccupation with food and weight Weakness and exhaustion Compulsive exercise Use of laxatives
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Anorexia: Short and Long Term Effects Short Term Effects: Muscle loss Low self-esteem Overall weakness Dry hair and skin Amenorrhea: loss of menstrual period in girls Long Term Effects: Depression Severe dehydration, which can lead to kidney failure Osteoporosis: brittle bones Heart failure Death
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Bulimia Bulimia: a cycle of bingeing (eating large amounts) on food and then purging (throwing up, diarrhea) Most at risk: Young white girls who are academic achievers and have goal-oriented families Most people who are bulimic are average body weight Warning Signs: Evidence of eating large amounts of food in a short period Purging behaviors, including frequent trips to the bathroom after eating, smell of vomit, use of laxatives Excessive exercise Unusual swelling of the cheeks or jaw area Discoloration or staining of the teeth Calluses on the knuckles from self-induced vomiting Compulsive exercise
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Bulimia: Short and Long Term Effects Short term effects Tooth decay Staining of teeth Constipation and irregular bowel movements Electrolyte imbalance Low self-esteem Long term effects Rupture of esophagus Depression Ulcers Heart failure Death
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Resources for Help Resources Trusted adults Teachers School Nurse Mental Health Professionals Psychologist, psychiatrist, counselors Dietitians Doctors
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Nutrition Menu Interested in learning more? Popular weight loss programs (4 points) 16
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