Many young people get the majority of their daily calories from ultraprocessed foods—industrially produced foods made with manufactured ingredients that tend to be high in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium. Consuming too many of these foods is linked to a variety of health problems, including excess weight gain. Featuring images of common ultraprocessed foods, this vest gives young wearers the opportunity to “gain” up to 15 pounds, allowing them to experience firsthand how the extra weight that can result from consuming too many ultraprocessed foods makes movement and daily activities much more difficult. The vest is an ideal activity to teach young people the importance of eating healthy foods and balancing calories with physical activity to maintain a healthy weight. Comes with teaching notes.
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Overview
Many young people get the majority of their daily calories from ultraprocessed foods—industrially produced foods made with manufactured ingredients that tend to be high in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium. Consuming too many of these foods is linked to a variety of health problems, including excess weight gain. Featuring images of common ultraprocessed foods, this vest gives young wearers the opportunity to “gain” up to 15 pounds, allowing them to experience firsthand how the extra weight that can result from consuming too many ultraprocessed foods makes movement and daily activities much more difficult. The vest is an ideal activity to teach young people the importance of eating healthy foods and balancing calories with physical activity to maintain a healthy weight. Comes with teaching notes.
