| (a) |
Appraise the safety and factual benefits of commercialized means promoted for managing body weight and composition (e.g., weight loss supplements, diet plans, fitness equipment) based on class-established criteria. |
| (b) |
Propose conclusions as to why today's society may be attracted to commercially promoted means of weight loss. |
| (c) |
Locate proof of the uncertainty and lack of safety associated with various commercially promoted means of weight loss. |
| (d) |
Debate the pros and cons of commercially promoted means of managing weight and body composition. |
| (e) |
Analyze the fitness benefits related to body composition compared to other factors (e.g., financial commitment, access) of various commercially promoted pieces of fitness equipment (e.g., treadmills, bow-flex, home universal gym systems). |
| (f) |
Propose how the "fitness and weight control" industry might affect body image. |
| (g) |
Express insights in response to questions such as "How can we determine if something is really beneficial or, conversely, potentially dangerous to our physical well-being?" and "Why does society have a weight problem?" |
