Physical Activity, Fad Diets, and Eating Disorders

Physical Activity23.5 hourshttp://www.youtube

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Canadian Statistics

Only 15% of Canadians achieve recommended amount of exercise

Only 10% of young people get enough exercise

Report Card

Importance of Physical ActivityIt Can Help

Control your weightReduce risk of cardiovascular diseaseReduce risk for type 2 diabetesStrengthen bones and musclesImprove your mental healthPrevent falls in older adults

Fad DietsDiets that are popular for a short period of

timeThese diets are hard to stick to for a long

period of timeYou’re allowed only a few foodsLoose x pounds in x daysExamples: South beach diet, Mediterranean

diet, Atkins diet

Risky Weight Loss StrategiesFasting: you need a fresh supply of

nutrients daily

Liquid Protein Diets: High protein, low carbohydrate liquid diet

Diet Pills: Claim to burn fat from your system

Eating DisordersToday’s society is obsessed with being thin

Average female model is 5 feet 8 inches and weighs less than 110 pounds

Two major disorders: Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa

Anorexia NervosaFear of becoming obese

When you look in the mirror you see your body as overweight

Usually starts in teen yearsSeverely limit the amount of food they eatBecome extremely thin

Bulimia NervosaBinge eating, followed by frantic

efforts to avoid weight gainSecrecy surrounding eatingGoing to the bathroom after mealsPoor body image, low self esteem,

major life changes

Smart Weight Loss Strategies

Eat fewer calories, but make sure they are nutrient dense

Burn more calories through exercise

Best strategy is to do both!

Smart Weight Gain Strategies

Increase caloric intake, especially in foods with high complex carbohydrates

Eat more frequently

Eat nutritious snacks