HOW TO GAIN WEIGHTIN A HEALTHY AND

UNHEALTHY WAY

WHICH FOODHAS

MORE CALORIES?!

!

Which has more calories?

A.) McDonald's Filet -o-FishB.) KFC Double Crunch Sandwich

Which one has more calories?

A.) Large Chocolate Chip Cookie dough blizzard from Dairy Queen

B.) Large Frosty from Wendy's

Which one has more calories?

A.) McDonald's Double Quarter Pounder with CheeseB.) Grilled Stuft Burritto with Beef from

Taco Bell

Which has more calories?

A.) Ten Piece Chicken Nuggets from Wendy's

B.) Burger King Chicken Sandwich

UNHEALTHY WAYS TO GAIN WEIGHT

Eating too much fat Creatine Anabolic Steroids Diet Pills Fad Diets

EATING TOO MUCH FAT Can put you at risk for heart disease, heart attacks, or cardiovascular disease.Limit or avoid consuming animal protein (saturated fat)and eat non-saturated fats you find in plants, nuts and olive oil.Only 400 calories of a 2000 calorie diet should come from fat.

CREATINE Because of unknown health

risks children and adolescents under the age of 18 should NOT take creatine supplements.

A recent study of middle and high school students aged 10-18 found creatine use in all grades 6-12.

One million young people aged 12-17 have taken performance-enhancing sports supplements.

Creative has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness or purity.

Side Effects Gain weight because

the muscles are holding water

Muscle cramps Stomach cramps Dehydration Nausea Seizures Diarrhea

ANABOLIC STEROIDS Increased aggression Shrinking of testes Infertility Growth of breasts in

men, growth of facial hair in women

Deepening of voice in women

Liver rupture/cancer Heart damage/attack

DIET PILLS Potential for

dependance Metabolism

disruption Each diet pill has

it’s own side effects When you stop

taking them there is a potential to gain more weight back than you lost

Headache Back pain abdominal pain hypertension anorexia constipation Nausea Insomnia Dizziness Anxiety Depression Acne

FAD DIETS- weight loss plans that are only popular for a short period of time. Miracle foods Magic combinations Liquid Diet Diet Pills Fasting

Cabbage Soup Diet Grapefruit Diet Acai Berry Diet Special K Diet

HEALTHY WAYS TO GAIN WEIGHT

Have meals with the right balance of proteins, carbohydrates, and the right kinds of fat

60%-70% carbohydrates, 10%-15% protein, and a small amount of fat is recommended.

Eat foods higher in calories, vitamins, and minerals, as opposed to higher in fat or sugar.

Pack more nutritious calories in each serving. Limit drinking beverages to a half-hour before and after a

meal. Drink mixed juices (apple/berry, peach/orange/banana as

opposed to one juice beverages) for a higher calorie intake.

Snack in between meals. Nuts, dried fruits, and yogurt are good options, but it's also important to find nutritious foods that you will enjoy.

Have a nutritious snack before bedtime, such as a peanut butter sandwich.

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