Introduction

In this project, we will dive into the fascinating world of food and eating disorders. Eating is an essential part of our lives. It provides us with the energy and nutrients necessary for growth, health, and well-being. However, not everyone has a healthy relationship with food. Some develop eating disorders, which are serious mental health problems.

Eating disorders can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, weight, or ethnic background. They usually start during adolescence but can also affect children and adults. The three main types of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder (BED). Each of these disorders has specific characteristics and symptoms.

Anorexia nervosa is characterized by an extreme concern with losing weight, even when a person is under a healthy weight. Bulimia nervosa involves recurrent episodes of eating large amounts of food, followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting or excessive use of laxatives. BED is characterized by eating large amounts of food uncontrollably, without regard for hunger or satiety.

Contextualization

Food is a very important subject that goes beyond just eating to survive. It is linked to our physical and mental health, our well-being, and our culture. How we eat can influence our energy, mood, concentration, learning ability, and much more. Therefore, it is essential to have a healthy relationship with food.

Eating disorders are a serious problem that affects millions of people around the world. They can have serious health consequences, including malnutrition, heart problems, digestive system issues, bone and teeth problems, and more. Additionally, eating disorders can have a significant impact on quality of life, relationships, and academic and professional performance.

Therefore, understanding food and eating disorders is essential to take care of our health and well-being. The more we know about these subjects, the better we can make healthy eating decisions and support those struggling with an eating disorder. In this project, we will explore these topics in a fun and interactive way, collaborating in groups and engaging in practical activities. Let's go!

Practical Activity

Activity Title: "Game of Food and Eating Disorders"

Game Objective:

The objective of the game is to stimulate learning about healthy eating and eating disorders in a playful and fun way. Additionally, the activity aims to develop skills such as collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

Required Materials:

1. Cardboards or card paper
2. Colorful pens, colored pencils, and/or crayons
3. Blunt scissors
4. Old magazines
5. Glue
6. Dice
7. Markers for the game board

Detailed Description of the Activity:

1. Game Preparation: Each group will create a "Game Board" on a cardboard or card paper. The board should be divided into spaces, like a traditional board game. Each space should contain a question about healthy eating or a challenge related to an eating disorder. The group can research information on these topics to create the questions and challenges. The answers should be provided by the groups themselves.

2. Creation of Game Pieces: The groups should also create their own game pieces. Each piece should represent a healthy food. Students can draw, cut out from magazines, or use any other technique they prefer to create their pieces.

3. Game Rules: The game can be played in two ways: individually, where each player rolls their own dice and advances on the board, or in teams, where players from each team take turns rolling the dice and advancing on the board. The group can decide on the best way to play. The first player to reach the end of the board wins the game.

4. Game Development: During the game, players will answer the questions and complete the challenges that land on the spaces they stop at. Players should help each other answer the questions and complete the challenges. The teacher should supervise the game and clarify any doubts the students may have.

5. Recording Discoveries: Each group should keep a record of the questions they answered correctly and incorrectly, as well as the challenges they were able to complete and those they couldn't. At the end of the game, the groups should discuss the correct answers and the strategies they used to answer the questions and complete the challenges.

6. Presentation of Discoveries: After the game, each group should give a presentation to the class about what they learned. The presentation should include the most difficult questions and challenges, the correct answers, the strategies they used, and the conclusions they drew about healthy eating and eating disorders.

Step-by-Step for Activity Execution:

1. Divide the class into groups of 3 to 5 students.

2. Each group should research about healthy eating and eating disorders.

3. Based on the research, each group should create a "Game Board" with questions and challenges related to the topics.

4. The groups should also create the game pieces, representing healthy foods.

5. After preparing the game, the groups should play and record their discoveries.

6. At the end of the game, each group should give a presentation to the class about what they learned.

Reminder: The most important thing is to have fun while learning! Therefore, collaborate with your classmates, respect everyone's ideas, and enjoy the game!