Project H.E.A.L.Project H.E.A.L.

Healthful Eating

Active Living

The ProblemThe Problem

• Childhood ObesityChildhood Obesity

• Anorexia NervosaAnorexia Nervosa

• Bulimia Bulimia

• 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 AmountDaily 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!Get Moving!

Finding Balance

Maintaining weight

Your weight will stay the same when the calories you eat and drink equal the calories you burn.

Losingweight

You will lose weight when the calories you eat and drink are less than the calories you burn

Gainingweight

You will gain weight when the calories you eat and drink are greater than the calories you burn

Portion DistortionPortion Distortion

Judging Serving SizeJudging Serving Size

1 teaspoon of

margarine =

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1 ounce of

cheese =

3 Ounces of Meat =

Judging Serving SizeJudging Serving Size

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