The second of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends balancing food intake with regular physical activity to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Obesity may contribute to increased risk for heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes. A variety of activities contribute to health and help people reach and maintain a healthy weight. Students can access physical activity Websites to check the amount of Calories burned during their favorite activities. Discuss ways to maintain a healthful weight.
Physical activity helps people stay at a healthful weight and maintain strong bodies.
Eating a wide variety of healthful foods contributes to health. Eating fewer foods high in fat and added sugars and more foods that are good sources of fiber, complex carbohydrates and important vitamins and minerals helps people achieve and maintain a healthful weight. Discuss fad diets. Discuss how to distinguish between fad diets and healthful eating behaviors. Groups analyze diet ads.