Many religions and diets suggest fasting, but what does the science say about this method? An interesting video takes on fasting from an evolutionary and scientific perspective as part of a larger biology playlist. It discusses the changes that happen in the body and brain when fasting and offers a warning about the lack of scientific research on this method used long term.

Concepts

eating habits, healthy eating, diet

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Read the current research on fasting
• Discuss diabetes and the risks this method might present to diabetics

Classroom Considerations

• Be aware of any pupils with eating disorders and strongly suggest scholars discuss any changes in diet with their doctors and parents

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Offers quality links to research
• Requires very little class time

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4