Cheryl Burton 10 th Grade Health

Approximately 4.7 million youths ages 6-17 are seriously overweight.

Obesity An excess accumulation of fatty tissue

What Factors Influence Obesity? Genetics Low levels of physical activity Socioeconomic Status Unhealthy eating habits

How do you determine if you are

Body Mass Index A common measure expressing the relationship of height-to-weight 0 Feet 6 feet 2inches 250lbs

Calculating Body Mass Index 250 lbs 6 feet 2 inches 0 feet BMI = Weight (lbs) Height (in)² x EX. 250 lbs. (74in)² x = 32.1 = BMI

Remember BMI = weight (lbs) height (in)² x foot = 12 inches Calculating Your Body Mass Index

Where Does Your BMI Classify You? BMIWeight Status Less than 18.5Underweight Normal 25.0 – 29.9Overweight 30.0 and aboveObese

BMI > 25

High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol High Triglycerides

Arthritis Cardiovascular Disease Diabetes Gallbladder Disease

Will I always be obese?

Behavior Modifications Dietary Therapy Drugs Surgery

Remember Use Various Treatment Components Together

Four Distinct Phases Describing the behavior to be modified Replace established behavior with new Develop technique to control behaviors Using rewards for success

Eating Behaviors  Change where and why you eat  Know your body’s triggers that cause binge eating  Reduce fried foods  Reduce your plate size  Remember all calories count!!!! Old Plate New Plate

Exercise Behaviors  Incorporate a-Aerobic conditioning b-Flexibility exercises c-strength/resistance training  Park far away from store  Reduce TV time  Take stairs instead of elevator

Use USDA guidelines to create meal plans Seek counseling from a registered dietician Assess foods by calories, fat, carbohydrates and protein

Using Drugs to Treat Obesity Used to suppress appetite Only 3 drugs approved by US FDA 1. Orlistat 2. Prentermine 3. Sibutramine

Surgery Obesity surgery is used to modify the stomach or intestines to decrease the amt of food eaten Mainly used for people –Who have a BMI>39.9 –Who have a serious medical condition

Where Do I begin??

Make Goals Specific Attainable Forgiving (less than perfect)

MY GOALS 1.Walk 30 minutes 3 times a week for 3 weeks. 2.Eat 50 less calories a day. 3.Lift weights 2 times per week. 4.Lose 20 lbs in the next 4 months.

Remember Make a series of short term goals that lead to the ultimate goal

Rewards Reward yourself if you achieve your goals  Buy a new CD  Treat yourself to a manicure  Get a new shirt

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