Temperance Activity:
Body Fat Scale; Height measurement The body fat scale assesses the percentage of body fat, using a small electric current (painless) and measuring the body’s impedance as the current travels through it. For correct measurement it is important for people to be barefoot. The scale gives your weight and tells your percentage of body fat. There is a handout to tell what is normal and abnormal. Hand out the Temperance literature and the Body Fat information sheet.
Number of volunteers: 2-3
One volunteer can measure people’s height. Two other volunteers are needed if you use two scales. This is a good place to use the younger volunteers.
Comments:
• Write the body fat results and weight on the Personal Health Record.
• Clean the surface of the scale after every use with alcohol.
• Optionally, you can use a hand held body fat analyzer. It measures mainly the upper body fat composition, while the body fat scale focuses on the lower body regions. For best results measure with both a Some additional activities nd take the average.
• include using a 4-foot long inflatable cigarette, which lists all the poisons. Also, a jar illustrating cigarette tar is interesting. Another activity uses a pair of temperance goggles, which cause visual distortion, loss of balance, and lack of control similar to that experienced by those under the influence of alcohol. (These last three items may be ordered from The Health Connection, www.healthconnection.org or telephone 1 800 548- 8700).
Also familiarize yourself with the handout for your station.
