Week 5 Checklist

Digestion cont.

q   Healthy Eating:  Period 1--bring in a healthy breakfast, be prepared to show others what you brought and tell why it's healthy. 

q   We will be watching the video: Super Size Me

Digestive Disorders:  The following 3 questions and answers may be written on the same sheet of paper, to be handed in Wed. 3-7.

* Go to this link and watch the video.  In your own words explain "Constipation"   Constipation Link

* Go to this link and watch the video.  In your own words explain "lactose intolerance"  Howstuff works-digestion

* Go to this link- look under Digestive Disorders and click on Understanding Acid Reflux.... watch the video.  In your own words explain "acid Reflux"   Digestive Disorders-Acid Reflux

Eating disorders:  The following paragraphs may all be put on the same sheet of paper.  Due 3-7-07

*Go to this Link  Obesity in America  Write a short paragraph explaining what this video is showing.

*Go to this Link Obesity and Health  Write a paragraph explaining what a BMI is and how it is used.  Write a paragraph explaining the health risks associated with obesity. 

* Find a website dealing with Anorexia.  Write a paragraph and include the following:  1.  What is anorexia?   2.  Who is most at risk when it comes to anorexia?  3.  What are the signs and symptoms of it?  4.  How is it treated and if not treated, what type of medical problems might be seen?

Just for fun:

* Go to this link and take the digestive system Quiz.  You will not need to hand this in.  This will help you to prepare for the upcoming test.  How well did you do?  Digestive system Quiz