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Weight-Loss Strategies Eating plans –Be realistic about energy intake –Emphasize nutritional adequacy –Eat small portions –Lower energy density –Remember water –Focus on complex carbohydrates –Choose fats sensibly –Watch for empty kcalories Exercise –Exercise (esp. weight training) helps to lose weight and sustain weight loss –Exercise provides many other benefits Psychology –Behaviours Time –GIVE IT TIME! –QUICK WEIGHT LOSS IS DANGEROUS AND COUNTER-PRODUCTIVE IN THE LONG RUN Copyright 2005 Wadsworth Group, a division of Thomson Learning

Energy Density Selecting grapes with their high water content instead of raisins increases the volume and decreases the energy intake Even at the same weight and similar serving sizes, the fiber-rich broccoli delivers twice the fiber of the potatoes for about one-fourth the energy. Select low fat versions over high fat (but watch for hidden sugars, calories and Sodium) Copyright 2005 Wadsworth Group, a division of Thomson Learning

Weight-Loss Strategies Behavior and attitude –Behavior modification –Become aware of behaviors –Change behaviors –Personal attitude –Support groups Copyright 2005 Wadsworth Group, a division of Thomson Learning

Weight-Loss Strategies Copyright 2005 Wadsworth Group, a division of Thomson Learning

Weight-Loss Strategies Copyright 2005 Wadsworth Group, a division of Thomson Learning

Underweight Copyright 2005 Wadsworth Group, a division of Thomson Learning

Eating Disorders The female athlete triad Copyright 2005 Wadsworth Group, a division of Thomson Learning

Eating Disorders Copyright 2005 Wadsworth Group, a division of Thomson Learning

Eating Disorders Copyright 2005 Wadsworth Group, a division of Thomson Learning

Anorexia Nervosa Copyright 2005 Wadsworth Group, a division of Thomson Learning

Anorexia Nervosa Copyright 2005 Wadsworth Group, a division of Thomson Learning

Bulimia Nervosa Copyright 2005 Wadsworth Group, a division of Thomson Learning

Bulimia Nervosa Copyright 2005 Wadsworth Group, a division of Thomson Learning

Bulimia Nervosa Copyright 2005 Wadsworth Group, a division of Thomson Learning

Bulimia Nervosa Copyright 2005 Wadsworth Group, a division of Thomson Learning

Bulimia Nervosa Copyright 2005 Wadsworth Group, a division of Thomson Learning