Summary Ashlea Key 2.1.5 Practice Guidelines For Fitness and Nutrition

Ashlea Key 2.1.5 Practice Guidelines For Fitness and Nutrition Ashlea Key - 2.1.5 Practice_ Guidelines For Fitness and Nutrition 1. Dr. Dean Ornish and Dr. T. Colin Campbell have conducted research and published books that suggest a "Whole Food Plant-Based" (WFPB) diet is best for achieving optimal health. Others, such as Dr. Robert Atkins, Dr. Loren Cordain, and Dr. Robert Lustig, have advocated very different positions, with less emphasis on carbohydrates (plant-based foods) and greater emphasis on protein and fat (animal foods). 1. Name a work (book or article) associated with either Dr. Ornish or Dr. Campbell. It can be an article that was written about either author. Include a quote from the author that summarizes his opinions. a. An optimal diet for preventing disease is a whole-foods, plant-based diet that is naturally low in animal protein, harmful fats and refined carbohydrates. What that means in practice is little or no red meat; mostly vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes and soy products in their natural forms; very few simple and refined carbohydrates such as sugar and white flour; and sufficient “good fats” such as fish oil or flax oil, seeds and nuts. A healthful diet should be low in “bad fats,” meaning trans fats, saturated fats and hydrogenated fats. Ornish Living Team. “Dr. Dean Ornish's Op-Ed in the New York Times Was the #1 Most Read, Most Emailed, Most Tweeted, and Most Facebooked.” Ornish Lifestyle Medicine, 2. Name a work (book or article) associated with Dr. Atkins, Dr. Cordain, or Dr. Lustig. It can be an article that was written about one of the authors. Include a quote from the author that summarizes his opinions. a. Dr. Loren Cordain demonstrates how, by eating your fill of satisfying and delicious meats and fish, fresh fruits, snacks, and non-starchy vegetables, you can lose weight and prevent and treat heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, metabolic syndrome, and many other illnesses. “The PaleoDiet by Dr. Loren Cordain Founder Paleo Movement.” The Paleo Diet™, 3. Compare and contrast the authors' positions. a. Dr. Ornish believes that a plant-based diet with the absence of animal protein, harmful fats and refined carbohydrates is optimal for one’s health. Dr. Cordain, however, believes that meats and fish, combined with vegetables, fruits and other food groups is the best way to stay fit. Both doctors do agree that certain “bad fats” should not be apart of one’s diet. 4. Explain the scientific basis of each author's position. a. Research shows that animal protein can drastically increase the risk of death from things like cardiovascular disease, cancer and Type 2 diabetes. Heavy consumption of saturated fat and trans fats can double a risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease. b. We also know that to maintain a healthy, strong body, we must base our meals off of the age old food pyramid. This includes meats, vegetables, fruits and more. 1. Indicate whether you agree with one or both researchers or have a different opinion. Explain your rationale. a. I believe both of the studies are valid and reasonable. Many people who I know that live a plant-based, low animal protein diet are healthier and more physically fit than those who consume meat. However, I personally eat meat and maintain a healthy lifestyle while doing so. 2. Based on what you have learned in these studies, identify three guidelines for achieving optimal health. Then describe three barriers to practicing these behaviors. Use the table to guide your response. Healthful behaviors Barriers to healthful behaviorsMental health 1. Meditation 2. Avoiding Stressful Situations 3. Maintaining Healthy Relationships 1. Stress and the Inability to Calm One’s Mind 2. Getting Involved In Fights or Drama 3. Friends Taking Advantage Of or Bullying You Physical health 1. Healthy Diet 2. Good Sleep Patterns 3. Exercising Consistently 1. Tempting Junk Foods or Ignorance 2. Stress or Distractions 3. Laziness Physical fitness 1. Exercising Constantly and Consistently 2. Staying Hydrated 3. Healthy Diet 1. Ignorance to the Importance of Exercise 2. Lack of Clean Water 3. Tempting Foods or Inability to Obtain Healthy Food 3. Name a commonly underconsumed nutrient. Then describe a long-term consequence of poor diet. Identify two additional aspects of an unhealthful lifestyle that do not involve nutrition. Explain the long-term consequences of each. (6 points) a. Iron is often under consumed by females in teenage years or while pregnant. One longterm consequence of a poor diet is the increased risk of disease, such as cancer, Type-2 diabetes and more. Two more aspects of an unhealthy lifestyle are using drugs/alcohol and lack of exercise. The use of drugs/alcohol can increase the chances of getting several types of cancers, like lung or kidney cancer. A lack of exercise can lead to obesity or diseases like diabetes. 4. School policy can influence healthful or unhealthful eating and physical activity levels. But the ways that school policy can do this is debatable. You are going to take a stance on the best ways that school policy can influence the health of students. Written debateYou will act as your own opponent and present both sides of an argument in a written debate about ways that school policy can influence healthful or unhealthful eating and physical activity levels. Read and research material relevant to the debate topic. You will then write an argument supporting the idea and a counter argument opposing the idea. Cite at least three sources in your written arguments. In the written argument you submit: 1. Cite at least three research sources you used to prepare for the debate. 2. Summarize three points of agreement and three points of disagreement between the two viewpoints you represented. 3. Finish the assignment by stating your own thoughts and opinions: What do you think are the best ways school policy can influence healthful or unhealthful eating and physical activity levels? Describe two policy recommendations that could reasonably be put in place. Focus on recommendations that would impact the most people. Include one recommendation for nutrition and one recommendation for physical activity. (13 points) There is a war happening in the school system and it is on food. Many schools in the U.S, under government command, have been working to make a healthier environment for their students. This includes heavily regulated what a child eats during school hours. However, some parents and communities believe that the government should not be choosing what their children eat. They want to decide what is best for their children instead of letting a far-away president do so. Both sides of the argument agree that children are overweight and are suffering from it. Studies from both sides of the spectrum show that children who do not eat healthy, nutritious meals do worse in academic and physical activities. A 2012 article titled, USDA Should Regulate In-School Snacks, by Jason Koebler states that, “According to the USDA, reducing children's caloric intake by just 160 calories per day can have a huge impact on obesity.” However, the article also talks about the backlash a new act could recieve if the government chose to involve themselves in children’s lives. The parties also agree that students need proper meals to fit their growing and changing bodies while keeping the lunches delicious and healthy.So really, both sides want what’s best for their children. They just can’t agree on who should decide what’s best. One thing the parties cannot agree on is if junk food should be allowed in schools. While excessive junk food has been shown to increase risks of certain diseases, like diabetes, many parents believe they should not be banished from school. They want their children to have access to these foods without binging on them. Another point of disagreement is whether the 2010 act is truly successful. “The number one dietary concern when it comes to school lunches should be that kids actually eat lunch,” says Daren Bakst, author of the article School Lunch Program Results Show Why Government Shouldn’t Dictate What Kids Eat. Parents have found that their children often come home hungry from school because they didn’t like their lunch and simply threw it away. Studies show that, after the act was passed, there was a steady increase in wasted food at schools. The third disagreement is obvious: who should regulate what children eat on a day-to-day basis. Some parents believe that, since it is their kids, they should choose what they consume. They don’t want the government to tell children what is right, they want the students to decide that on their own. However, others think the government should be involved. A website called D once asked, “Should the government regulate school lunches?” Once response that was prominent in the debate was that kids can’t choose their own foods. They state that children are more tempted to choose an unhealthy food because it tastes better than healthful options. I personally believe that the government should regulate school lunches as they provide much needed nutrients to children. However, there are some other ideas that I think the government should pick up on. The first idea is that schools should create a safe environment that promotes healthy eating. Many students feel that eating healthy means losing the foods they love. The school should inform and show those students that they can enjoy their food whilst being wise about what they consume daily. Another idea is to further develop physical fitness activities. Instead of playing dodgeball everyday, students should be allowed to partake in a multitude of different activities and sports that promote fitness. Playing basketball or going outside for a run around the track can improve one’s interest in physical activity. If the government was to put these recommendations into place, we could all be one step closer to a healthy nation.