Nutrition + Wellness

Unit 1

Nutrition, Wellness & You

(1.1)-11 Terms to Know-

• Social Health• Wellness• Culture• Lifestyle• Technology• Organic Food

• Emotional Health• Physical Health• Psychological Health• Health• Nutrition

1.

• Everything about the way a group of people lives-

1.

• Culture

2.

• The overall condition of a person’s emotions-

2.

• Emotional Health

3.

• Combined state of physical, psychological, emotional & social well being-

3.

• Health

4.

• Everything about the way one person, a couple or a family choose to live-

4.

• Lifestyle

5.

• The study of nutrients & how they are used by the body-

5.

• Nutrition

6.

• A food produced without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides or growth hormones-

6.

• Organic Food

7.

• The overall condition of a person’s body-

7.

• Physical Health

8.

• The overall condition of a person’s attitudes-

8.

• Psychological Health

9.

• The overall condition of a person’s ability to relate to others around them-

9.

• Social Health

10.

• The application of scientific knowledge for practical purpose such as reaching goals, meeting needs & solving problems-

10.

• Technology

11.

• The process of acquiring & maintaining physical, psychological, emotional & social health-

11.

• Wellness

1.2--

• Identify the aspects of wellness-

• 1) emotional & psychological

• 2) physical

• 3) social

1.2.1--

• Analyze the importance of each aspect of wellness-

• 1. Emotional & Psychological—How you feel about yourself

• Enjoy life more• Helps you cope with change• Face your problems• Handle anger, frustration, disappointment

in acceptable ways

Emotional & Psychological

• Able to work toward life goals

• Have sensitivity toward others

• Are more open-minded

• Have good self-esteem

• Have self confidence

2. Physical Health-

• Your body• Ideal goals:• Bright clear eyes• Firm skin• Clean teeth• Healthy gums• Good muscle tone• Erect posture

Physical Health-

• Energy for:

• Daily living

• Normal growth rate

• Resistance to illness

• Ability to relax

• Sleeping well

Physical Health-

• Your daily job duties—• Eat a variety of foods (fruits, vegetables, whole

grain)• Drink 8 cups of water• Plenty of exercise• Eat three well spaced meals• Sleep 8 hours each night• Practice good hygiene• Think safety in all activities (seat belts)

Physical Health-

• Get regular medical checkups• Avoid drug use in any form• Stay informed about health issues• Practice abstinence• Manage weight-eat sweets & fats

sparingly• Manage stress• Exercise—stay active

3. Social Health-

• Your relationships with others• Can praise & accept others• Enjoy friends of both genders• Are helpful & considerate• Can accept rules• Be responsible • Handle conflicts in constructive ways• Communicate well• Handle peer pressure without compromising

values

1.3--

• Evaluate the effect of lifestyle choices on wellness-

• 1. Nutrition—you are what you eat

• 2. Active Living—Move

• *Do not take good health for granted

Active Living-

• Different activities have different benefits:

• Some work heart & lungs

• Some strengthen your upper –lower body

• Some keep you flexible

• Stay active throughout your lifetime

Activities-

• Golf• Walking• Swimming• Running• Tennis• Racquetball• Football• Baseball• Softball• Handball

• Squash• Rowing• Soccer• Dance• Weight Lifting• Wrestling• Gymnastics• Biking • Skating• Skiing

Activities-

• Canoeing

• Aerobics

• Exercise Videos

• Hockey

• Volleyball

• Bowling

1.3.1--

• Identify lifestyle choices of teens-• Sporting events• Malls-shopping• School• Fast-food chains• Movie theaters• Parties• Church gatherings

1.3.2--

• Compare & contrast the choices made by teens-

• Literacy Assignment

1.3.3--

• Chart lifestyle choices that contribute to disease—• Drug Use• Inadequate diets—45 nutrients needed daily• Obesity• Inactivity • High fat, sugar & salt intakes• Inadequate health care (expensive)• Heredity-genes from parents determine body traits• Poor environmental quality—air, water, food safety• Stress• Dangerous jobs

1.4--

• Examine wellness as a choice-• Set realistic goals• Decide on a plan• Identify small, achievable steps• Take action• Stick with it• Get support• Check your progress• Reward yourself

1.4.1--

• Demonstrate wellness as a personal choice-

1.5--

• List the steps of the decision-making process in order—

• 1) Identify the decision to be made• 2) Identify available resources & possible

options• 3) Weigh pros & cons of each option• 4) Select the best option• 5) Act on the decision• 6) Evaluate the results of the decision

1.5.1--

• Apply the steps of the decision-making process to achieve a wellness goal-

• Literacy assignment

1.5.2--

• Develop a FCCLA Power of One project: A Better You module-

1.6--

• Compare the impact of cultural, emotional, psychological & social influences on food choices—

• Cultural-

• Emotional & Psychological-

• Social-

Cultural-

• *Historical influences• Early settlers brought wheat, barley, oats, rye• Native Americans grew corn, beans, potatoes,

sweet potatoes, tomatoes, squash, chili peppers, pumpkins

• Ethnic influences—have their own food favorites• Regional influences-distinctive foods from

different regions• Religious influences-rules regulating what

members may & may not eat

Emotional & Psychological-

• We use food to express emotions

• We use food as a symbol of love & caring

• We take food to those who are ill or in need

• We call some foods—comfort foods (mashed potatoes, gravy, hot rolls, macaroni & cheese, chicken noodle soup, fried chicken)

Emotional & Psychological-

• Some foods are associated with gender:• Feminine—Parfaits• Masculine--Steak & Potatoes• We eat when we are lonely, frustrated, fearful,

being entertained• Snacks are often eaten more than meals—which

are usually unhealthy• We use sweets as rewards, holidays,

celebrations• Parents use food as rewards & punishments

Social-

• *Family influences• Food plays major role in social

relationships• Your family is the first to influence the

foods you choose• Food traditions for holidays, birthdays,

celebrations begin with the family• (Thanksgiving turkey, wedding cake,

birthday cake, promotions)

1.6.1--

• Describe how culture influences food choices—(1.6)

1.6.2--

• Examine the effect of emotions on food selections—(1.6)

1.6.3--

• Identify ways family, friends & society influence nutritional habits—(1.6)

1.7--

• Examine the development of regional foods from available global & local food supplies—

• Each region of the U.S. features some distinctive types of foods

• Each region reflects different ethnic heritages & each heritage is typified by different foods

• Ethnic ingredients are usually plentiful in the region from which the foods come

Regional Foods-

• Mexico—corn, beans

• Spanish—onions, garlic, olive oil

• Middle East—saffron, cumin, ginger

• Chinese—stir-fry, steam

• African--okra

1.7.1--

• Associate foods with correct regions—

• South—Peach desserts• Southwest—Barbeque

beef• Alaska—Deer & elk• Hawaiian Island—

Pineapple pickles• Louisiana—Creole dishes• Africa—Okra• New England—Maple

syrup

• Native American—Pumpkins, turkey, cranberries

• Irish—Corned beef & cabbage

• Germans—Apple strudel• Eastern Europeans—

Bagels• Scandinavians—

meatballs

1.7.2--

• Classify factors contributing to foods becoming regional favorites—

•

1.8--

• Identify ways global food choices are affected by supply, production & distribution worldwide—

• Food producers—use pesticides & livestock medications properly

• Food processors—use wholesome foods & keep facilities clean

• Food distributors—transport foods at safe temperatures

• Consumers—select foods carefully, store foods properly & prepare foods safely

1.8.1--

• Describe how changes in national & international food production & distribution systems affect the food supply-

1.9--

• Research government guidelines for health claims concerning wellness issues-

• Government agencies—

• Regulate

• Inspect

• educate

1.9.1--

• Differentiate the function of the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), US Department of Agriculture (USDA) & Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—

FDA—Food & Drug Administration-

• In charge of ensuring the safety of all foods sold except meat, poultry, seafood & eggs

• Monitors pesticide residues left on farm products

• Check farms, food processing plants & imported food products

• Oversee recalls of foods that have been found unsafe

USDA—U.S. Dept of Agriculture-

• Monitors safety & quality of poultry, egg & meat products

• Inspectors place a stamp of approval on food products that meet their standards for wholesomeness

• Check food handlers practicing good sanitation

• Judge the quality of products placing a grade shield to indicate level of quality

EPA—Environmental Protection Agency-

• Regulates pesticides

• Evaluates the safety of new pesticides & publishes directions for their safe use

• Sets limits for pesticide residues & prosecutes growers who exceed these limits

• Sets standards for water quality

1.9.2--

• Separate the responsibilities of government agencies & consumers in protecting the food supply--

1.10-

• Summarize the roles of food industry, technology & government in food choices—

1.10.1--

• Examine legislation & regulations related to nutrition & wellness issues-

• Research

1.10.2--

• Determine how availability & selection is influenced by technology-

• Creating more choices from all around the world• Better storage & transportation of fresh foods• Ship foods to places that food is in short supply• Helping farmers get the most from their land—

chemical fertilizers that replenish the soil• Learn ways to increase crop production—new

planting techniques• Develop biodegradable packaging that breaks

down in landfills