Introduction : Introduction Both overweight and underweight present risks to health
It isn’t your weight you need to control; it’s the fat in your body in proportion to the lean – your body composition.
The problem of underweight is not as prevalent as overweight, but also poses health threats
The Problems of Too Little or Too Much Body Fat : The Problems of Too Little or Too Much Body Fat
What Are The Risks From Underweight? : What Are The Risks From Underweight? Deficient body fatness threatens survival during a famine or during diseases.
Underweight also increases the risk for any person fighting a wasting disease.
What Are The Risks From Overweight? : What Are The Risks From Overweight? Most obese people suffer illnesses, and obesity is considered a chronic disease
An estimated 300,000 people in the U.S. die each year from obesity-related diseases
Obesity elevates the risk of these conditions/diseases:
Hypertension Flat feet
Heart disease Sleep apnea and problems
Stroke Some cancers
Diabetes High accident rate
Hernias Arthritis
The Problems of Too Little or Too Much Body Fat : The Problems of Too Little or Too Much Body Fat Obesity in the U.S. is an escalating epidemic
Economic cost = $117 billion/year
$60 billion in avoidable medical costs = 5% of total annual health care expenditures
66 percent of U.S. adults are overweight or obese
33 percent of children and adolescents are overweight or on their way.
Increasing Obesity In America : Increasing Obesity In America
Increasing Obesity in America : Increasing Obesity in America
The Problems of Too Little or Too Much Body Fat : The Problems of Too Little or Too Much Body Fat
Central Obesity : Central Obesity Visceral fat
Located deep within the central abdominal area of the body
Raises the risks of
Hypertension
Heart disease
Stroke
diabetes
Central Obesity : Central Obesity
Central Obesity : Central Obesity Factors affecting body fat distribution:
Gender
Menopause
Smoking
Alcohol intake
Physical activity
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/28/earlyshow/health/shapeup/main676926.shtml
How Fat Is Too Fat For Health? : How Fat Is Too Fat For Health? Obesity experts evaluate risks to health from obesity using three indicators:
BMI, body mass index
Waist circumference
Disease risk profile and family medical history
How Fat Is Too Fat For Health? : How Fat Is Too Fat For Health?
How Much Body Fat Is Ideal? : How Much Body Fat Is Ideal? After you have a body fatness estimate, the question arises: What is the “ideal” body fat for a body to have?
Ideal for what? Society’s approval or health?
For health: Men between 12 and 20 percent body weight as fat
Women between 20 and 30 percent body weight as fat
Varies according to gender, lifestyle and stage of life
How Fat Is Too Fat For Health? : How Fat Is Too Fat For Health?
Body Mass Index (BMI) : Body Mass Index (BMI) BMI correlates significantly with body fatness but does measure body composition or fat distribution.
To determine your BMI:
weight (lbs) x 703
height (in)2
The Energy Balance Equation : The Energy Balance Equation Change in energy stores = energy in – energy out
1 pound = 3, 500 calories
How can we tip the balance to obtain a healthy weight?
Energy in: Portion activities
Measure out a snack mix or cereal or chips that you would normally eat. How does that compare to the serving size on the label?
Don’t forget about the extras!!
Energy out: Physical Activity
How Many Calories Do I Need Each Day? : How Many Calories Do I Need Each Day?
How Many Calories Do I Need Each Day? : How Many Calories Do I Need Each Day?
Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Body Weight : Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Body Weight
Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Body Weight : Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Body Weight
MyPyramid for Weight Loss : MyPyramid for Weight Loss www.mypyramid.gov
Go to Steps for a Healthier Weight
What Diet Strategies Are Best for Weight Loss? : What Diet Strategies Are Best for Weight Loss? Setting goals
5%- 10% weight loss can have great improvements in disease risk and overall health
Keeping records
Plan a healthy diet for the long run, not a fad diet
What Diet Strategies Are Best for Weight Loss? : What Diet Strategies Are Best for Weight Loss? Balance carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
Manage portion sizes
Use the concept of energy density and nutrient density.
What Diet Strategies Are Best for Weight Loss? : What Diet Strategies Are Best for Weight Loss?
What Diet Strategies Are Best for Weight Loss? : What Diet Strategies Are Best for Weight Loss?
National Weight Control Registry Findings : National Weight Control Registry Findings http://www.nwcr.ws/Research/default.htm
People who succeed at maintaining lost weight keep to their eating routines, keep exercising, and keep track of calorie and fat intakes and body weight.
The more traits related to positive self-image and self-efficacy a person possesses or cultivates, the more likely that person will succeed.
Physical Activity for Weight Loss : Physical Activity for Weight Loss Physical activity greatly augments diet in weight-loss efforts.
http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/index.htm
Active at any size
Improvements in health and body composition follow an active lifestyle.
Drugs and Surgery to Treat Obesity : Drugs and Surgery to Treat Obesity
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Aggressive Treatments of Obesity : Aggressive Treatments of Obesity Surgery
Surgery is an option for those who have tried weight loss programs and failed, have a BMI ≥ 35, and are having health problems due to their weight.
Gastric surgery has short-term and long-term problems and requires compliance with dietary instructions.
Liposuction is a popular procedure that is primarily cosmetic but poses risk.
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