Chapter 9 A Healthy Approach to Weight Management

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.2 Chapter Objectives 1.Discuss historical and social perceptions regarding weight 2.Identify the factors that affect body image 3.Describe the relationship of overweight and obesity to health 4.Identify the four main factors that affect weight management (continues)

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.3 Chapter Objectives (continued) 5.Describe three types of eating disorders and identify contributing factors 6.Develop a personal plan for healthy weight management

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.4 Introduction Society places a lot of emphasis on how people look Americans seem to be obsessed with diet, exercise, nutrition, and weight loss – but many Americans are considered unhealthy It is important to develop skills to help make healthy choices about weight management

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.5 Influences on Ideas About Weight Media has powerful influence –Advertisements –Magazines –Television –Movies Media has created “ideal” images of men and women as a sales strategy

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.6 Body Image The way you see yourself Contributors to body image –Past experiences –Family –Friends –Media Positive body image

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.7 Ideal Body Weight Ideal body weight and “healthy weight” Overweight and obesity Body composition –Essential body fat –Storage fat –Body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio, skinfold caliper pinch test

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.8 Factors Affecting Weight Management Genetics and heredity Food intake Physical activity Psychological factors

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.9 Weight Management 1.Keep your weight in perspective 2.Listen to your body 3.Eat breakfast 4.Eat a variety of foods 5.Pay attention to portion sizes 6.Practice mindful eating

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.10 Eating Disorders Anorexia nervosa Bulimia nervosa Binge-eating disorder Disordered eating patterns

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.11 Creating a Healthy Weight-Management Plan Have realistic expectations Be committed and consistent Find a support buddy Regularly record progress

© Copyright 2005 Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.12 Summary Maintaining a healthy weight is important for wellness Work to develop a successful, lifelong weight-management plan Eating disorders are serious – learn to recognize the signs