The document discusses how lifestyle choices impact health. It notes that daily decisions around diet and exercise directly affect physical development at a cellular level. An unhealthy diet is linked to increased risk of diseases like cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Specific lifestyle factors that increase disease risk are discussed, like eating fast food, red meat, saturated fats and simple carbohydrates. The document emphasizes that lifestyle diseases can often be avoided through healthy choices related to nutrition, physical activity, avoiding tobacco, and managing stress and weight.
4. Brainstorm and Discuss
How can life style improve our health?
Review and list the different ways health
can be improved.
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5. Brainstorm and Discuss
What kind of foods promote good
health?
What kinds of foods are detrimental to
our health?
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6. Meet and Discuss
Meet in pairs or small groups and
DISCUSS ideas for this topic.
How can diet improve a person’s health?
Should we reduce the consumption of some meats? Why?
How important is breakfast? Why?
9. The decisions we make daily have a direct effect on our
physical health. What we eat and how we exercise help
determine how our cells and organs develop.
11. The food that we ingest on a
regular basis can contribute to
the development of serious
diseases as we get older. While
diseases are caused by many
different factors, a poor diet can
put us at higher risk for disease.
14. Research tells us that there is a direct relationship
between factors such as smoking, inactivity, and
unhealthy foods and the risk of getting a major
disease like cancer, diabetes, or heart
problems.
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16. The biggest lifestyle change for most Americans has been the
explosion of fast food restaurants.
There are ten times more fast food restaurants today than fifty
years ago. The decrease in the health of Americans is directly
linked to the high consumption of fast food with high calories
and little nutritional value.
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17. Class Discussion
What do you consider fast food?
How often do you eat fast food?
How often should Americans eat fast food?
Does eating fast food cause any particular problems?
18. Many research studies have indicated that foods high
in saturated fats may contribute to numerous
health problems. In addition, Red meat contains
high amounts of a substance called carnitine
which is linked to the increased development of
cholesterol in the arteries.
19. Class Discussion
What are the three “macronutrients” that
provide nearly all of the energy needed by the
human body and are found in the foods we eat
daily?
20. Foods are composed of carbohydrates, fats, and
proteins. Some foods contain fats that are very
healthy for our bodies, and some foods contain fats
that are less healthy.
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Types of Fat
Saturated
Red meat, pastries, deep fried foods, chips, cheese, and ice
cream
Polyunsaturated
Corn oil, olive oil, peanut oil, safflower oil, and canola oil
Monounsaturated
Fish, nuts, olives, and avocados
22. Fats that are considered monounsaturated are
very healthy for the proper development of cells,
tissues, and organs. Increasing the amount of this
type of fat in the daily diet actually improves overall
health and physical performance.
23. Class Discussion
What are the two types of carbohydrates?
Why is one type of carbohydrate considered
much healthier than the other?
24. Carbohydrates can be simple or complex. Complex
carbs are much healthier because they contain more
nutrients and are released more slowly into the
bloodstream enabling cells to receive energy over a
longer period of time. Vegetables and fruits contain
complex carbohydrates while pastries and other sugary
snacks contain simple carbs.
25. Unhealthy carbs turn into sugar. Too many unhealthy
carbohydrates can increase the risk for diabetes for people who
are unable to process an overload of glucose(sugar) in the
bloodstream.
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26. Class Discussion
Why is diabetes increasing at an
alarming rate in the United States?
What kind of health problems are
caused by diabetes?
27. Type 2 Diabetes is increasing at an alarming rate in the
United States. It appears that the American diet that is
high in sugar, simple carbohydrates and saturated fats is
the blame for the diabetes epidemic. Diabetes
causes heart disease, blindness, kidney
failure, and the loss of limbs.
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28. The symptoms of type 2 diabetes include
excessive thirst, dry mouth, frequent urination,
blurred vision, and slow healing sores.
29. Risk factors such as inactivity, stress, and a
nutrient poor diet can increase the likelihood of
developing type 2 diabetes. However, many people can
change their life style and improve their health.
30. Type 2 diabetes is a very serious disease that
decreases the ability of the pancreas to process
sugars. As the disease progresses, the body becomes
insulin resistant, and glucose levels rise in the
bloodstream creating damage in the blood vessels
and nerves.
32. Reducing the risk of diabetes includes
life style changes such as increased
physical activity, weight loss, stress
reduction, and improved diet.
33. Increasing the amount of nutritious
vegetables in our daily diet is the easiest
way to improve our health.
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34. Class Discussion
All organs in our body are affected by the
quality of foods that we include in our daily
diet.
Which foods do you think might be the
most beneficial to maximize our brain
power?
35. Certain foods in our diet improve the functioning of
our brains. A good slogan for brain health might be,
“Eat smart, be smart”.
36. Although research is still ongoing, some scientists
believe that future research may find that memory
and spatial skills in the brain are enhanced by certain
food groups.
37. Some experts believe that foods such as berries,
avocado, fish, eggs, and dark chocolate
may be brain boosters. Future research may give us
additional information.
38. Maintaining a nutritious, daily diet is
important in reducing the risk for
diseases such as anemia,
osteoporosis, cancer, and
heart disease.
42. Most medical experts are convinced that diets that are
high in saturated fats and simple
carbohydrates are likely contributors to heart
disease.
43. Most major diseases are affected by lifestyle issues
such as body weight, nutrition, exercise,
smoking, and sleep deprivation.
44. Heart attacks and strokes are directly related to
life style factors such as inactivity, stress,
sleep deprivation, weight, and diet.
45. Class Discussion
If you had to choose one regular
behavior to improve your health, which
behavior do you think most doctors
would say is the most beneficial?
46. Getting plenty of daily exercise
may be the most important health
decision most people make.
47. Another critical life style decision is to avoid
smoking cigarettes. Solid scientific research
links smoking to cancer and heart
disease.
49. While there are many different causes of cancer, poor
diet and tobacco are the leading causes of cancer
according to current research. However, obesity is
expected to overtake tobacco as the leading cause of
cancer in the near future.
50. Sometimes certain types of
foods are closely correlated with
a reduced risk of serious disease.
In the spring of 2014, the results
of a major study found that
consuming green tea, coffee,
and peaches had a significant
impact on reducing the
incidence of cancer.
51. Fortunately, most health issues can be
avoided by making informed choices and
making healthier living a priority. Eating
healthy foods, getting adequate exercise,
avoiding trans fats, and getting recommended
inoculations can make a significant difference
in health and longevity.
52. Class Discussion
Other than diet and exercise,
what are some other actions that
people can take to improve their
overall health?
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54. Simple things such as
eating a good breakfast,
maintaining close family
connections, and having
a calm personality can
improve one’s health.
56. Feeling good physically and mentally is often
related to our life style choices. A lifestyle that
results in good health is worth a fortune.
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57. Vocabulary Practice
The following words were highlighted during the prior presentation. Use the
Merriam-Webster.com online dictionary or regular dictionary, and write a
definition for each of the following words. Review activities for these words
will be included later in this unit.
ingest consumption excessive enhanced
deprivation correlated incidence adequate
inoculations longevity
59. Convergent Thinking
Now that you have reviewed
information on this topic, and
generated ideas in small groups,
the evaluation phase of this
unit will begin. During this phase,
convergent thinking is used to
analyze arguments, examine
evidence, and make judgments
about the quality of each idea.
60. Solution Evaluation Stage
How can Americans change their life style to promote good health?
•Positive facts and data
•Strengths such as low cost or
easy implementation
•Supportive research information•Weaknesses such as unintended
consequences
Solution
number
one
Solution
number two
Solution
number
four
Solution
number
three
61. Gather the Facts and
Supporting Evidence
Use all available sources,
primary and secondary, and
books and internet to access
the important information
for your topic.
62. Conduct Research on the Issues
Use technology and text material to research the effects of
life style on human health. Determine the importance of various
life style choices and risk factors for major diseases, and propose
a plan to improve the health of Americans.
This will be a short research assignment and should generate
two or three pages of notes. The notes will used during the next
class discussion to review ideas and solutions and to write a
proposal.
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63. Explore the Issue
Does life style have a significant
impact on health and
longevity?
Evaluate the possible effects
of life style on health and
longevity. Consider the effects
of exercise, weight, stress,
tobacco, alcohol, and diet.
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64. Take a Position on the Most
Important Life Style Decisions
In order to make a convincing argument for or
against an idea or event, it is very important to
evaluate the facts and see if they support
your position.
The first step is to ask relevant questions
that will guide your investigation of the
evidence.
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65. Conducting the Research
Identify specific questions about
the issue to guide your
investigation of the facts.
Determine if the evidence is
credible and supports your
main arguments.
Use internet and book sources
to gather credible
information.
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66. Identify the Most significant
information
As you conduct
research on your
topic, use the
following essential
questions to guide
your research and
provide focus.
67. Inquiring Minds Want to Know
Essential Questions
Does smoking or drinking contribute to heart disease and cancer?
How often should the average person exercise to improve health?
What constitutes a healthy diet?
Can good friendships and close families improve health? Is stress
a risk factor for disease?
Is obesity related to risk of serious disease?
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68. Essential Questions To Guide Research
1. How does daily diet affect health and longevity?
2. How does stress or sleep impact a person’s health?
3. What life style factors increase the risk for diseases
like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease?
4. What does the latest research say about eating a
high carbohydrate diet?
5. Why is smoking considered dangerous to people’s
health and longevity?
69. The Proof is in the Pudding
The Issue: Does life style have a
significant affect on health and
longevity?
Your assignment is to research
this issue, take a position,
support your arguments with
sufficient evidence, and
write a report to convince others
of your point of view.
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70. Critical Terms and Vocabulary
Study the following terms
and vocabulary as they
relate to the main ideas
presented in your selected
sources.
71. Key Vocabulary and Terminology
Identify and Write the Definition for Each
Longevity
Trans fats
Hypertension
Monounsaturated
Cardiovascular
Carbohydrates
Anemia
Osteoporosis
Flavonoids
Tobacco Addiction
Cholesterol
Coronary Heart Disease
Glycemic Index
Glucose
Sleep Deprivation
73. Green Garden Bakery
Teen Project 3 min Excellent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoZDnOvth9U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0954jmrrkZk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue86TJTXbuw
74. What is Fat?
4 min
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhUrc4BnPgg
75. Why Sitting is Bad For You
5 min
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUEl8KrMz14
76. What Makes Muscles Grow?
5 min
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tM1LFFxeKg
82. How Do Vitamins Work?
5 min Excellent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISZLTJH5lYg
83. Carbohydrates and Your Health
5 min
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxzc_2c6GMg&t=191s
84. How Sugar Affects the Brain
5 min Ted Ed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEXBxijQREo
85. How much does the typical American diet vary from a
well balanced diet? Explain
86. How would your diet need to be different for a person who
wants to lose weight rather than build muscle?
87. What is meant by essential nutrients? Which of
these are minerals?
88. What’s the purpose of a food pyramid? Why are meats
and beans in the same category?
89. Use the Following internet sources to gather
information on your research topic.
See the PowerPoint
version of this unit in
order to quickly
access hyperlinked
sources.
90. The following slides provide
sources for the research project.
See powerpoint for easy linking
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91. Research Notes
Collect a minimum of 2-3 pages of notes
Gather information that will enable you to write a
short two page essay
Use the following standards based questions to
complete the required reading assignment.
92. Heart Health and Life Style choices
http://www.patient.co.uk/health/pre
venting-cardiovascular-diseases
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93. Research: Nutrition and Brain Function
http://www.sciencedaily.com/rele
ases/2012/10/121017091724.htm
94. Eat Smart and Think Better
http://www.webmd.com/diet/fea
tures/eat-smart-healthier-brain
95. Nutrition and the Brain: New Research
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/
articles/251634.php
97. Diabetes and Life Style
http://www.lifescript.com/health/cen
ters/diabetes/news/2011/09/05/man
y_lifestyle_factors_linked_to_diabetes
_risk.aspx
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99. Tobacco and Cancer Risks
http://www.cancerresearchuk.
org/cancer-
info/healthyliving/smokingand
tobacco/smoking-and-cancer
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100. Cancer and Life Style Issues
http://www.cancer.org/healthy/eathe
althygetactive/acsguidelinesonnutriti
onphysicalactivityforcancerpreventio
n/acs-guidelines-on-nutrition-and-
physical-activity-for-cancer-
prevention-dietand-activity
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101. Saturated Fat and Cancer Risk
http://www.webmd.com/c
ancer/news/20081113/satu
rated-fats-intestinal-
cancer-linked
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102. Carbs and Diabetes: Harvard Research
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/
nutritionsource/carbohydrates/
carbohydrates-and-blood-
sugar/
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108. Epidemic of Sleep Loss and
Health Problems
http://www.cdc.gov/f
eatures/dssleep/
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109. Lack of Sleep and Health Problems
http://psychcentral.com/blog/arc
hives/2013/02/13/8-effects-of-
sleep-deprivation-on-your-
health/
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110. Serious Problems with
Sleep Loss
http://www.webmd.com/sleep-
disorders/excessive-sleepiness-
10/10-results-sleep-loss
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111. Stress and Health Problems
http://www.mayoclinic.org
/healthy-living/stress-
management/in-
depth/stress/art-20046037
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112. Scary Things Stress
Does to Your Body
http://www.huffingtonpost
.com/2013/02/04/stress-
health-effects-cancer-
immune-
system_n_2599551.html
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113. NIH: Negative Impact of
Stress on the Body
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/
health/publications/stress/i
ndex.shtml
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114. Your Essay Topic
Organize your ideas and prepare to write
an essay reviewing our constitutional
rights to free speech and freedom of the
press. Use Supreme Court decisions to
determine how the internet can be used
legally for freedom of expression. Include
a discussion of potential issues such as
inciting violence, libel, and defamation of
character.
115. Write a Proposal
Use your notes to write a two page proposal to
review the issues related to freedom of expression
and to recommend ways to protect both the public
and each individual’s rights to free expression while
using the internet. Provide specific information to
support your proposed ideas with clearly
articulated arguments and sufficient
evidence.
116. Your Proposal
Define the issue/problem
Outline the details of your
argument
Cite supporting research
Project possible
roadblocks
Specify contingency or
back up plans
117. Develop a Writing Plan
Determine what your main point will be,
and write a topic sentence that provides
focus for your essay.
Choose several main ideas that support
your topic sentence.
Sort your information into supporting
details with facts and examples.
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118. Organize Your Ideas
Sort your ideas into
supporting details
with examples.
Determine what your
main idea will be, and
write a topic sentence
that provides focus
for your essay.
120. Details Must Support
the Main Ideas
Provide specific
facts, examples,
and reasons for
each main idea
in the body of
your essay
121. Prepare to Write
Use your outline and
write an essay on
your topic.
As you write your
rough draft, it will be
very important to use
special words that
enable you to
transition smoothly
from one idea to the
next.
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122. Transition
Words
As you view these
words, select the
words that help
you make
transitions
smoothly from
one idea to the
next.
as a result
such as
for example
nevertheless
for that reason
finally
at this time
therefore
furthermore
in addition
in conclusion
as well as
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123. Word Power
Using more powerful
or descriptive words in
your essay elevates
your writing to a
stronger and more
interesting level.
Try using a few of
these words or terms
in your essay.
libel
Judicial decisions
civil lawsuit
slander
defamation of
character
disrupt the learning
environment
Incite violence
clear and present
danger
Vulgar and obscene
124. Relevance to the Real World
The final conclusion of your rough draft should explain
why your point of view on the issue is important for the
future. Answer these questions as you write your
conclusion.
1. Why is your issue important to our world?
2. Why should anyone care about it?
3. What would be the negative results if your
recommendations are not followed?
125. Review and Edit
Once you have
completed your rough
draft, read your essay
several times and make
revisions and additions.
126. Review, Edit, and Rewrite
1. Re-read your essay several times.
2. How can you improve your
sentences to communicate more
clearly?
3. Are your main ideas supported by
examples and details?
4. Exchange papers with another
student and read each other’s essay
out loud.
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127. 127
Check up and Review
Raise your green card if you believe the
statement is true or your red card if you
think it is false.
143. Determine if the following words are
correctly used in the sentence.
If the vocabulary word is used correctly in the
sentence, raise your green card for TRUE.
If the vocabulary word is used incorrectly in the
sentence, raise your red card for FALSE.
144. True or False
The plan for the new
park evolved over a
period of time.
158. True or False
The young man
worked vigorously to
help his client solve
the problem.
159. Vocabulary Test
Number your paper, and select the letter of the
definition that provides the best meaning for each
word.
160. Matching Vocabulary Test A
______1. evolve A. to sternly warn and discipline someone
____2. deemed B. to do something obviously and offensively
____3. incite C. very essential in building something strong
____4. essential D. crude, lewd, and offensive behavior
____5. castigate E. to develop gradually
____6. blatant F. to have determined or believed something
___ 7. obscenity G. to get others to participate in a negative way
____8. cornerstone H. something that is very important to have
161. Matching Vocabulary Test B
____1. relinquish A. to interfere with someone or something
____2. tempered B. a part of something or its appearance
____3. infringe C. to harm someone’s reputation with slander
____4. aspect D. something crude or indecent
____5. vulgarity E. to do something with great energy
____6. vigorous F. modification to make something acceptable
___ 7. defame G. to give up something
164. The Problem
An obese, thirty year old
man who smokes and
sleeps 5 or 6 hours a night
has serious health
problems. Design a specific
plan to keep him from
getting diabetes or heart
disease.
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165. Report Back to Class
Share each small group’s ideas
about how to improve the subject’s
health. Try to arrive at a class
consensus about the best ways to
improve the subject’s quality of life.