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Chapter 1 - The
Elementary Principles of Healthy Living
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Lesson 1 |
The
ABC's of Good Health
Defines
nutrition and its effects on your body.
This lesson discusses the importance of
nutrition in diet and exercise programs as well as the
role of nutrition in lifelong health and disease
prevention. |
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Lesson 2 |
The
123's of Counting Calories
Focuses
on calories and answers the following questions:
What is a calorie?
How many calories do I need?
Are all calories the same?
Do I need to count every calorie? |
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Lesson 3 |
The
Building Blocks of a Healthy Diet
Looks
at the USDA Food Guide Pyramid.
This
lesson explains
the nutrients needed by the human body and dietary recommendations and
food labeling as well as the role of supplements. Food groups and related
serving recommendations are also discussed. The
USDA Nutrient Database is introduced, and you learn
how to use your Food Journal to track what you eat. |
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Lesson 4 |
The
Building Blocks of Physical Activity
Focuses on the
importance of physical exercise in building a healthy
lifestyle. Shows you how to add more exercise in
your daily routine and how to build an exercise
program. |
Chapter 2 - Healthy,
Wealthy and Wise! (OK, maybe not wealthy)
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Lesson 5 |
Why
"Diet" is a Four-letter Word
Discusses
the dangers of yo-yo dieting, its effects on your
metabolism and how diets can actually sabotage your
efforts to lose weight. |
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Lesson 6 |
Fad
Diets and Misleading Advertising
Low-Carb,
The Zone, Reduced Fat and Fat-Free products….on and
on the list goes.
How do you know the good from the bad?
How much of a good thing is actually bad?
We’ll take a look. |
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Lesson 7 |
Popping
Pills
This lesson
examines why you should think again before taking diet
pills. Common diet pills and supplements are
discussed. |
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Lesson 8 |
Making
Wise Choices When Eating Out
Most
of us dine out frequently.
This lesson discusses making good food choices at
restaurants and even the fast food joints. You
will learn techniques to help you overcome the dietary
challenges of eating out. |
Chapter 3 - Let the
Knowledge Set You Free...Fat-Free!
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Lesson 9 |
What
Works for Me?
Lesson
9 will help you develop a personalized program with
nutrition and exercise choices that can help you reach
your goals for a healthier life. You will set
your own personal fitness goals and learn how to use
the BMI Calculator, Food Journal and Activity Journal
to monitor your progress. |
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Lesson 10 |
References
and Resources
Publications and
website links. |
Appendixes |
| Lesson
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Appendix
A: Using the Student Profile Tools
Fitness Profile, BMI Calculator, and Fitness
Goals |
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12 |
Appendix
B: Using the USDA Database
Shows how to search the USDA Nutrient Database for
nutrition information |
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13 |
Appendix
C: Using the Journals and Calorie Analysis
Explains how to use the Food Journal and Activity
Journal to record the foods you eat and exercise
performed. Shows how to use the Calorie Analysis
program to track your progress. |
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