Tuesday, January 31, 2012

TUESDAY 1/31

SR338
TODAY:
-Chapter 1 discussion questions 7-13 were due.
-You took Quiz #1.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 1.  Our discussion focused on physical activity vs exercise, the dimensions of wellness, physical fitness, & health care.

HOMEWORK:
-Tyler Cornele will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read Chapter 2 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Our environment is not conducive to a healthy, physically active lifestyle.  Why?
2) What environmental factors influence physical activity?
3) What environmental factors influence diet & nutrition?
4) What is "traffic-calming?"
5) What is "value marketing?"
-Read the article & the caption box at the top, "Plate Icon To Guide Americans To Healthier Eating," & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What is the US Department of Agriculture replacing the food pyramid with?
2) Who wrote the first USDA food guidelines?
3) What were the 5 food groups identified by the book "Food For Young Children?"
4) When did the USDA release the food wheel that identified 7 food groups?
5) What was the USDA's motto from the 1950's-70's?
6) In the late 1980's the USDA for the first time emphasized avoiding too much what?
7) What is the plate icon called?
8) One half of your plate should be filled with what?
9) Michelle Obama led a national campaign for healthier diets & more physical exercise called what?
10) What was prominently featured in the food pyramid but is less dominant on the new plate?
11) Nutritionwise, what makes up the bulk of our diet?
12) Weight-related health conditions result in how much money annually in health care costs?
13) What website did the USDA introduce to help Americans make better food choices?

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