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Weight control

Weight control. Most cases of obesity is caused by an energy imbalance – consuming MORE calories than the body EXPENDS!. Other factors include: Environment Genetics Hormonal disorders Culture. Obesity. Hazards of obesity. Heart disease Stroke High blood pressure High cholesterol

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Weight control

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  1. Weightcontrol

  2. Most cases of obesity is caused by an energy imbalance – consuming MORE calories than the body EXPENDS! Other factors include: Environment Genetics Hormonal disorders Culture Obesity

  3. Hazards of obesity • Heart disease • Stroke • High blood pressure • High cholesterol • Diabetes (Type II) • Congestive heart failure • Sleep apnea

  4. Weight control • Amount of calories – • Activity level • Body size • Gender • Age • Metabolic Rate (BMR)

  5. definitions • Overweight: 10% over desirable weight for height and frame • Obesity: excess fat in the body; 20% over ideal body weight (more risk for health problems)

  6. definitions • Underweight: 10% below ideal weight • Under -Nutrition: not taking in enough calories or essential nutrients

  7. Healthy weights • For a healthy weight one must consider: -Height - Body Frame -Weight - Body Fat % • Height/Weight Charts DO NOT!!!

  8. Body mass index • Body Mass Index (BMI) is the relationship between weight and height that is associated with body fat and health risk.

  9. Weight loss • Decrease caloric intake • Increase level of physical activity • 3,500 calories/pound • Stored energy – Burn more calories than you take in.

  10. Weight gain • Increase caloric intake • Eat more meals more often (5-6 meals/day) • High calorie foods, but nutritious!

  11. Benefits of exercise • Burn calories ( ↓ body fat) • Build/tone muscles • “Normal” appetite • Decrease stress level • Increase metabolism • Increase self-esteem

  12. Weight control plan • Choose a healthy and realistic weight • Set smart goals • Make a plan including caloric intake & exercise • Stick to the plan • Positive Attitude • Evaluate progress and reward yourself! • Recognize plateaus and change up your routine!

  13. FAD DIETS • Often unhealthy and usually very difficult to stick to over a long period of time. • High risk of gaining weight back. • Rigid Eating – restricting entire food groups (ex: low-carb diets) • Fad diets claim that you will lose weight at a rapid pace. However, you are likely losing water weight or muscle rather than weight from stored fat. • Fad diets often do not encourage any type of exercise. SAFETY CONCERNS • Nutritional Deficiencies • Weight loss pills to suppress appetite and/or speed up metabolism  Heart and Cardiovascular Disease • Vital Organ Damage  kidney failure, depression, eating disorders • Leads to a cycle of yo-yo dieting

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