Metabolism and Weight Control
OBJECTIVE
-This lesson will enable the student to understand metabolism and how to contol body weight safely.
TASKS
- Read the article about metabolism: "What is Metabolism and Why is it Important?".
- Read the article about weight management: "Lose or Gain, then Maintain".
- Read the articles "The Healthy Eating Guide" and "Eat Small Meals to Lose Weight" to learn about the logic behind smaller meal sizes.
- Watch the video below on "Weight Loss and Body Fat Percentage" and participate in the class discussion questions that follow.
- Watch the videos below on "The Truth About the Fat Burning Zone" and participate in the class discussion question that follows.
- Calculate the number of calories that you burn each day using the Daily Needs Calculator.
- Write a one page paper on what a slightly overweight person should do to change their weight safely and keep it off. Be sure to include exercise and diet
recommendations.
