Grade 7Healthy Living

Grade 7Healthy Living

Body Image and Healthy EatingOutcome: demonstrate an understanding of the aesthetic and ability factors that can influence one's body image and how it can affect participation in physical activityOutcome: distinguish between positive and negative peer influence and acquire skills for resisting/asserting oneself in negative peer influenceOutcome: apply their knowledge of Canada's food guide to healthy food choices that support growth and development Outcome: recognize the characteristics of supportive environments within various community contexts for healthy eating

ASSIGNMENT: You will work individually to neatly complete the tasks in these lessons.

Body Image

Body image refers to:-How you view your physical self-How you feel about how you look -How you feel others view your physical appearance-How you feel about the attractiveness of your body

Are toys like Barbie and action figures realistic? What ideas do they give us about our bodies?

Body Image

The fact is, we all come in different shapes and sizes and we can’t all look the same.

(Nor would we want too!)

Task #1Your Body

Task: Create a table entitled “My Body”. Include 3

headings: - I am ok with… - I can’t control… - actions I can take to

change the things I don’t like

Body Image

Task #2: For each video clip, write a sentence or two (no more!) that shows your understanding of the message.

Amy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkFPN1WYi3E

Evolution http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYhCn0jf46U

Boys and the perfect Body – youtube.com

dove campaign for real beauty (male version) - youtube

TEEN TRUTH: BODY IMAGE Trailer

Body ImageThroughout history it has been extremely difficult for people to live up to the standards of society and what they believe the ideal body is. There are many factors that lead to a person’s body image, some of these cannot be controlled while others can.

•family dynamics•biological predispositions •cultural expectations •peer pressure•media

•Discuss these factors.

Task #3

Write a paragraph to describe your family dynamics (traditions or habits), biological dispositions and cultural expectations that could be factors in shaping the way your body develops. Also add how peers and media might influence your body image.

Tip: a discussion with your parents might be helpful.

Self Esteem and

Body ImageSelf Esteem is your opinion of yourself. High self esteem is a good or positive opinion of yourself and low self esteem is a bad or negative opinion of yourself. Too high of an opinion may show insecurities and lead to an unrealistic view of yourself. However, too low may lead to social issues, depression or other mental health issues.

BODY IMAGETASK #4

Write a poem consisting of positive affirmations about

yourself.

Make each letter of your name an affirmation.

Example:H – I am good at Helping others in needO – I am Open –minded and a good listenerB – I –N -

Task #5 Answer the following questions in complete and meaningful sentences:

1. What makes a body healthy? 

2. Do you have to be a certain size or look to be healthy? Explain.

3. How might television, videos and magazines influence how we should look? Do they influence your thoughts about yourself?  

Possible answers…1. Balanced diet, exercise, lots of sleep, low stress in life etc.

2. Not all thin people are healthy. They might have poor eating habits and starve their bodies or they’re simply not getting the nutrients their bodies need to perform properly.Also, a thin person might be less healthy in terms of cardiovascular (heart) and lung function.

3. People who desperately want to be thin may develop eating disorders, exercise obsessively, or turn to smoking or drugs as a way to control appetite. They may develop low self esteem and become depressed if they can't change the way they look.

Being Physically ActiveMake Time to Play!

Unfortunately, some children are too self conscious about their body and are physically inactive. They are likely to be less healthy during childhood and adulthood. It is important that children see their engagement in physical activities as functional and purposeful as opposed to aesthetic.

TASK #6: Name three activities that allow for your individual differences (best suited for you)? How can participating in these improve one’s body image and/or maintain it?

Body Image –

appropriate messages

Go to: Teachbodyimage.com

Resources Key message – body

image

Task # 7Copy three messages in

your binder and explain/reflect on what

they mean to you.

Unhealthy body image can lead to a poor self-esteem, less participation in physical activities and a generalized withdrawal from other life activities. Unhealthy body image is associated with high risk behaviours such as dieting, disordered eating, obesity,perfectionism, depression, tobacco and substance abuse (Kater, Rohwer & Londre, 2002;McVey, Davis, Tweed & Shaw, 2004).

TASK #8Scenario

Two students sit out of gym class and have negative thoughts about their abilities and how

their bodies look aesthetically. They may have a poor body

image. What are two encouraging ‘words of wisdom’

(sentences) you can say to influence them in a positive way?

Give two others without commenting on their

appearance.

Be Assertive!

Social Mediaand

Body ImageMass media marketing can lead to greater body dissatisfaction, especially in vulnerable individuals. Society is bombarded by the influence of media through magazines, television, movies, internet and video games. Media messages tell us how one should dress, act and look to be popular and attractive. The media also promotes thinness and that a large body shape is undesirable, ignoring the fact that people come in a variety of healthy shapes and sizes. Comparing oneself to the unrealistic images that are portrayed in the media can lead to the development of an unhealthy body image (Dieticians of Canada, 2007e).

Realistic thoughts about your body will result in a

positive image!Positive Self and Body Image

Accept and recognize that healthy bodiescome in a range of weights, shapes and sizes

Appreciate your strengths and abilities Be tolerant of a wide range of body sizes

andshapes

Relax and enjoy the unique characteristicsyou have to offer

Be critical of messages that focus onunrealistic thinness (in women) and

muscularity (in men) as symbols of successand happiness

Healthy Eating

Click on the poster ›

Activity: Take a close look at Canada’s Food Guide.

Healthy Eating

Canada’s Food Guidehttp://www.has.uwo.ca/hospitality/nutrition/pdf/foodguide.pdf

Thirsty?

Energy Drinks – Part 1

Skim read each article/link above and make a one paragraph statement on what you have learned about energy drinks.

Energy Drinks and Power Barshttp://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/sports/energy.html

Energy Drinks http://www.pakalertpress.com/2012/09/11/energy-drinks-are-more-dangerous-than-you-think/

List of Energy Drinks http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_energy_drinks

Energy Drink or Drug? http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2013/02/03/treat-energy-drinks-like-drugs-column/1887797/

Teens and Energy Drinks http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacobaurist/2013/02/01/new-study-says-teens-and-energy-drinks-are-a-bad-combo/

Task # 8

Healthy Eating

Task # 9:

Energy Drinks – Part 2 Read the article titled Energy Drinks and Working Outand answer the questions that follow.*It’s a handout… back table!!

Healthy Snack?

Bar Exam… Pass or fail?http://www.cspinet.org/nah/12_00/barexam.html

Food for thought…

Sweet Tooth?

Sugar

Skim read each article/link above and make a one paragraph statement on what you have learned about sugar.

Sugar Stacks Website http://www.sugarstacks.com

Sugar and your brain…http://www.forbes.com/sites/daviddisalvo/2012/04/01/what-eating-too-much-sugar-does-to-your-brain/

Sugar and addiction

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/04/20/sugar-dangers.aspx

Task # 10:

Sugar’s in disguise…

Task #11

Follow the link here…http://www.newworld.co.nz/clubs/babies-club/family-nutrition/sugar-in-disguise/

Provide a brief summary of each of the various forms of sugar that might be found on an ingredient label.

Assessment

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Outcome SCO 3.15: critically analyze industry's impact on body image and healthy eating

Due: