Sport Nutrition

Karen V JonesBackground Lesson

Obesity Statistics

Global Statistics

Activity 1

• http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7151813.stm

• Read the article – complete task one• Beware, there may be some false questions

USA anyone?

Why is it on the increase?

What could be done to tackle the problem of obesity?

• Government • Education (schools)• Health • Families• Individuals

What could you do ???

• Think of some top tips in order to lead a healthy lifestyle

• You should have about six or seven

• Prize available for the ‘best’ top tips (must be well written and presented)

Agree or disagree?

Six steps ....

• Step 1: Give your body the energy it needs.• Your body needs some foods to stay strong and

healthy. Other foods, if eaten too often, contribute to many illnesses

• Step 2: Stay physically active.• Step 3: A healthy mind is part of a healthy body.• When you are in a good state of mind, you make

good decisions for yourself about your job, your lifestyle, and your health.

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• Step 4: Keep your mind and body free of harmful drugs and alcohol.

• Step 5: Get regular health care• Step 6: Moderation – ensure you have a

balance

Sports Nutrition

• This unit will examine the role of sports nutrition in an athlete’s preparation to an event

• We will analyse the make up of all food groups

• We will discuss and compare diet plans