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WHY WE EAT: BEYOND HUNGER

Food is such an important part of our lives. As human beings we must eat to have energy and food also plays an important part in our culture. Food can be the best part of our day, as we connect with family and friends to share a meal.

Food can also be connected with lots of feelings, including some complicated ones. Sometimes we eat because we are upset, sad, anxious, afraid, angry or bored. But food does not make these uncomfortable feelings go away.

What do you do to handle your feelings? See what healthier changes you could make. Print this form and fill it in.

When I feel Frustrated

I usually do this:___________________________________________

Something else I could do is…

________________________________________________________

When I feel Angry

I usually do this:___________________________________________


________________________________________________________

When I feel Bored

I usually do this:___________________________________________


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When I feel Sad

I usually do this: __________________________________________

Something else I could do is…________________________________



WHY WE EAT CONT.

Here is a list of other things that you might do to handle your feelings...

• Take a break or “time out” • Talk to someone about it • Breathe deeply to calm down • Hit a pillow • Go for a run • Get up and do something fun like ... • Call a friend • Get a hug • Take a soothing bath • Listen to music • Relax



MY TEAM

We all are members of a team. Our first team is our family, the people we live with, who love and take care of us. Later we enlarge our team to include friends, classmates and people we like and trust, such as teachers, doctors or coaches. Having the support of our “teammates” can make things easier.

Print this form and fill it in to see who is on your support team.

Me

___________

_____Family____

__________________

______________________

_________________________

___________Friends___________

________________________________

_____________________________________

_________________________________________

How many of these people are in your life? Where do they fit on you support team pyramid? Be sure to add all the helpful ones to your team chart.

aunt . baby sitter . brother . bus driver . cafeteria worker . camp counselor . coach . cousin . dentist . doctor . father . grandfather . grandmother . guidance

counselor . mother . music . teacher . neighbor . nurse . nutritionist . priest/rabbi . principal . shop keeper . sister . social worker . step parent .

teacher . tutor . uncle . special person



MY EATING STYLE

Did you know you have an eating style? Do you know what your style is?

Read these statements and circle all the ones that best describe what you do and discover your style.

1. I love to have long

conversations during a meal, so I wind up eating slowly.

2. Sometimes I eat standing up. I’m always on the go so I need fast foods.

3. I like to cook and arrange the plate so it looks pretty.

4. I’m fussy. I never let the peas touch the mashed potatoes.

5. My favorite foods are white or beige.

6. I’m a constant muncher and snack while watching TV, playing video games, using my computer.

7. I never have time for breakfast.

8. I can finish a bag of chips without even knowing it.

9. I like to try new and different foods, especially colorful ones.



MY EATING STYLE CONT.

Here’s Your Eating Style!

If you answered mostly –

#1, 3 & 9: You are a gourmet and truly enjoy food. It takes 20 minutes for your brain to know when your stomach is full. Eating slowly and enjoying your meal fully can prevent you from overeating.

#2, 4 & 7: You are a grazer. You’re in a big hurry and don’t care one way or the other about your food. Try three small meals a day, and two snacks instead of five meals. Make sure the food you choose is nutritious! Try drinking a glass of water before each mini meal so you feel full on less food.

#5, 6 & 8: You are a multi-tasker and don’t give yourself time to fully enjoy your food. Be sure to measure out a portion before you start eating so you can keep track of how much you eat. Try chewing gum, instead of snacks, while you are working on other things.



MY FITNESS STYLE

Did you know you have a fitness style? Circle the one answer that best describes what you usually do. Then add up your points and discover your fitness style.

In the morning I usually…

1. Pull the covers over my head and go back to sleep

2. Get up but I am still tired

3. Wait until the snooze alarm or someone wakes me up again

4. Wake up quickly and jump out of bed

_________________________________

In gym class I…

1. Hide out or pretend I’m sick

2. Sometimes participate when I like the activity

3. Often participate in most activities

4. Always play hard

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At lunch I usually…

1. Skip lunch

2. Just eat my lunch

3. Eat, then hang around with friends

4. Eat fast and then play hard

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After school or on weekends, I do sports, dance or play active games…

1. Not at all

2. Once or twice a week

3. 3 or 4 times a week

4. 5 or more times a week



MY FITNESS STYLE CONT.

Scoring: Each item you circled has a number in front of it. Add up your numbers and read below to discover your fitness style.

1- 5 points = Couch Potato

6 – 13 points = Moderate Mover

14 - 16 points = Olympic Potential



MY FITNESS STYLE CONT.

YOUR EXERCISE OPTIONS - Pick the one that’s right for you

Couch Potatoes:

• Help with household chores daily: make your bed or sweep the floor

• Help carry home the groceries or laundry

• Walk the dog or your baby brother/sister/cousin around the block

• Make exercising during commercials a requirement for watching TV. Do jumping jacks, hula-hoop or sit-ups.

• Be active 10 to15 extra minutes each day.

Moderate Mover:

• Participate more actively in gym class and recess time.

• Play actively with your friends: tag, sledding, hop scotch, catch, dancing, hiking, dodge ball, Frisbee, biking and flying a kite, are great things to do with your friends in the park or school yard.

• Try a team sport: soccer, baseball, basketball, football, karate, tennis, hockey or swimming, are great ways to become active and make new friends.

• Be active 15 to 30 extra minutes each day.

Olympic Potential:

• Join a school team.

• Set aside time for working out alone or with friends.

• Challenge yourself to excel at skateboarding, break dancing or other activities you like.

• Learn dance, karate or gymnastics and prepare for the group’s performance.

• Be active 30 minutes or more every day.

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