lunes, 28 de mayo de 2012

DISEASES RELATED WITH FAST FOOD


 The consumption of fast food is usually associated with diseases such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes type II, tooth decay and cellulite.


  •             Obesity: it is a chronic disease characterized by the accumulation of fat. An excessive intake of nutrients and a sedentary lifestyle are major causes of the acceleration of obesity in society.

Decalogue of obesity

1.     No “bite” between meals.
2.    Replace the drive to eat for a glass of water or a fruit.
3.    Do not buy foods that are highly (chocolate).
4.    Do not eat alone.
5.    Find an occupation for those times when you feel like eating. (Walk).
6.    Use dishes. Eat slowly and chew well.
7.    Avoid alcohol and sweet desserts.
8.    Outdoor exercise, 30- 60 minutes a day.
9.    Weighing you once a week.
10.  Obesity is not only a disease but it affects the apparition of many other: diabetes, hypertension, gout, cardiovascular disorders, arthritis etc…


  •      Heart disease: it refers to any disease of the heart caused by asthma or cholesterol; large component of fast food.


  •      Diabetes type II: it is a set of metabolic disorders affecting different organs is characterized by increased levels of glucose in the blood.


  •     Tooth decay:  it is a disease characterized by the destruction of tissues of the teeth caused by the acid generated by bacterial plaque. Dental destruction associated with the intake of sugar and acids in beverages and food.


  •     Cellulite: it is known as a mass of adipose in certain parts of the body. Fast food provides a lot of cellulite as well as flour and rice and soft drinks. To avoid it, it is recommended to have a diet rich in vegetables, avoiding fats.

domingo, 27 de mayo de 2012

SONGS

Here are different song to use with kids, and increased the interest to learn more about healthy food.

-VEGETABLE SONG

-Let's Go To Market (Fruit)

VOCABULARY


First of all children must learn the vocabulary related with food, they can learn it with videos, songs or flashcards for example.

Here are some videos to learn vocabulary with flashcards.

FOOD VOCABULARY

VEGETABLES


VIDEOS



Here are interesting and funny videos about feed.

Sesame Street: Healthy Foods

sábado, 26 de mayo de 2012

jueves, 17 de mayo de 2012

WHAT IS FAST FOOD?


      Fast food is food prepared and served to consume quickly.

   Fast food contains high levels of fat, salt, spieces or sugar and numerous food additives such as flavor enhancers and food coloring.

    All foods are potentially harmful to health if abused its consumption, but those that are considered fast food are worse because lesser amounts are required to produce adverse effects, given its ease of use (fast food) or social prestige consumption (linked to young forms of entertainment).

martes, 8 de mayo de 2012

Healthy Food vs Fast Food

With that Blog, we explain the differences between healthy food and fast food and we propose different ways to teach them to our children in class.