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A school health project had unintended consequences for one athlete
A former athlete reflects on a school health project where students had to track their caloric intake and understand the nutritional value of what they were eating, leading her to realize that she was consuming the same amount of calories as the football players and causing her to develop a negative relationship with food.
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The speaker discusses teaching kids about nutrition by having them track their caloric and nutrient intake for every meal.
52:31 - 54:25 (01:53)
Summary
The speaker discusses teaching kids about nutrition by having them track their caloric and nutrient intake for every meal. He also shares an example of a child who tried fasting for a week and how it affected him physically and mentally.
ChapterA school health project had unintended consequences for one athlete
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The speaker reflects on her experience with calorie counting in middle school and how it affected her perspective on body image and discipline.
54:25 - 56:27 (02:01)
Summary
The speaker reflects on her experience with calorie counting in middle school and how it affected her perspective on body image and discipline. Despite realizing that calorie intake can differ based on individual needs, she acknowledges the pressure to conform to societal norms.