Health and Wellness Informative Speech

LIBRARY TIME
We will have one hour in the library the first week to begin researching for the next speeches. You must have a visual for all speeches...you need to use PowerPoint or Prezi for this speech (www.prezi.com).

HEALTH and WELLNESS SPEECH DUE FRIDAY 1-5-17

TOPICS MUST BE CHOSEN BY TUESDAY 1-2-17 at the end of the library time.


HEALTH and WELLNESS SPEECH

The speech is a 3-5 minute speech about a health and wellness topic.

THE GOAL: learn to discern between SCHOLARLY research and simple searches that are not adequate for academic work. Yes, ProQuest must be one of your sources (write down passwords while in the library). You are looking for CREDIBLE sources, ask me if you have questions about credibility.

THE END RESULT: You will find three articles about the same topic related to HEALTH and NUTRITION. You will active read the articles to find out what information the articles have in common. You will prepare a 3-5 minute speech to share your knowledge with your peers.

WRITTEN PORTION: You need 300-500 words in MLA format (In-Text citations and a Works Cited Page) with a beginning (includes a THESIS), middle, and an end. Upload the document to CANVAS before you give your speech (7 AM Speech day is the deadline)

VISUAL AID

• (PREZI): A minimum of 4 Prezi slides with NO MORE than 10 words per slide. A maximum of 10 Prezi slides. Slides ENHANCE your talk.
• (PowerPoint): A minimum of 4 slides with NO MORE than 10 words per slide. A maximum of 10 PowerPoint slides. Slides enhance your talk.
• VISUALS are meant to enhance your spoken word...add images or help audience understand spelling of complex or new terms/foreign words, etc. 

WHAT TOPICS COULD I RESEARCH?
This is just a list of suggestions, please confirm your topic with me to avoid overlap in our presentations:
1. How to stay safe when the windchill is below zero?
2. What is a gluten free diet and why must some people adhere to it?
3. What is a casein free diet and why must some people adhere to it?
4. What is a vegan diet?
5. What is a vegetarian diet?
6. From choosemyplate.gov, look under healthy eating tips and research the tips for eating healthy while eating out.
7. From www.choosemyplate.gov, look under healthy eating and research tips for food safety.
8. What are the health benefits of eating breakfast.
9. What are the best options for post workout nutrition/hydration.
10. What is heat stroke? What steps can be taken to avoid heat stroke while exercising?
11. What are superfoods? Why are these foods considered superfoods?
12. What is the difference between natural sugars and refined sugar? Which is better for one to consume?
13. What foods are best to eat prior to a workout/game to prepare the body for competition?
14. Are energy drinks healthy choices? If so, what should you look for in the ingredients? If not, what is a healthier choice?
15. Explain the positive and negative effects of caffeine on the body.
16. What does the term GMO (genetically modified ingredients) mean to me? What are GMOs and where do they show up in our food? Are they good for us? Should we avoid them?
17. Are antibacterial hand sanitizers all they are advertised to be?
18. How much sleep does the body need to recover and repair in preparation fr the next day? Does this amount of sleep change as one ages? What is the target amount of sleep for YOUR AGE GROUP?
19. What does it mean if a product is labeled ORGANIC? Why does it matter? What does one have to do to get their products labeled organic?
20. There are many choices when one goes into the grocery store to buy milk? What is the difference, nutritionally, between cow's milk (low fat...to vitamin D), Almond milk, Coconut Milk, and Soy Milk?
21. What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fat? Which is the "better" fat?
22. What is the difference between butter and margarine? Which is better for our bodies?
23. What foods are on the Dirty Dozen list and the Clean Fifteen list? What is the purpose of the lists? How should the information impact the way we purchase food?
24. Many people have an allergy to peanuts. Explain the dietary restrictions for people with a peanut allergy.
25. With the rise in obesity, we need to make good choices when it comes to our diet. What are healthy choices we can make in the grocery store in the "granola bar" aisle and in the "chips" aisle?
26. What is better as we age to keep our mind healthy: exercise or mentally stimulating activities like reading a book or learning a new skill? Explain how one can age gracefully and keep mentally clear.
27. What are the mental and physical benefits of exercise?
28. Organically grown fruits and vegetables are the best choice. If you MUST buy packaged fruits and vegetables why is it better to purchase FROZEN vs canned?