Food & Your Health

Mr. Donley

Body Composition

BMI-body mass index-formula that using your height and weight Overweight=BMI over 25Obese=BMI over 30Underweight=BMI under 20Body Fat=Females Healthy Fitness Zone =15-30% Males=10-25%

Calories

Calories (kcals) a unit to measure energy(raises body temp by 1degree3500 kcals = 1 poundNutrient Dense foods-have a lot of nutrients and a low kcalsE.g. fruits, vegetables, and whole grains

Eating Disorders

Fad dieting-(Fasting, Liquid Diets, and Diet Pills)Anorexia Nervosa- irrational fear of becoming overweight and/or obese.E.g. excessive exercising and dieting to remain extremely underweightBulimia Nervosa-cycles of overeating(binging) and vomiting (purging) to clear digestive trackE.g. junk food binges, poor dental hygiene, fad dieting

Managing Weight

Balancing act- Physical Activity and FoodFluids and electrolytesRest and RecoverySupplementation & Vitamins

Food Safety

Do not buy damage food goodsWash hands before and after foodStore foods in refrigerator and freezerCook foods thoroughlyBe aware of food allergies and food intoleranceConsume foods before expiration dateWhen in doubt throw it out