By Michelle Rosenberg
BMI = weight (kilograms) / height 2 (meters) ◦ 1 inch = meters ◦ 1 pound = 0.45 kilograms ◦ Example: 48.99kg/2.32m = 21.12
Normal Weight: between 18.5 and 24.9 Underweight: Less than 18.5 Overweight: between 25 and 29 Obese is valued at 30 or greater
Diet Physical Activity Stress Image URL: png.htm png.htm
Calorie intake is different for everyone Servings per day ◦ Fruits: 2-4 ◦ Vegetables: 3-5 ◦ Grains: 6-11 ◦ Dairy: 2-3 ◦ Protein: 2-3 Image URLs:
EExercise is important WWalking counts!! BBurns calories and fat Image URL: invigorator-of-all-walking/
Can cause one to overeat Releases cortisol hormone ◦ Aids in maturity of adipose, or fat cells Image URL: reasons-overeat/story detail/story.html
Meditation Exercise Progressive Relaxation Techniques ◦ Click Here for an Example Click Here for an Example Sleep Yoga Image URLs: for-better-_b_ html to-meditate/
Cardiovascular Disease Coronary Heart Disease High Blood Pressure Stroke Type 2 Diabetes Sleep Apnea
choosemyplate.gov choosemyplate.gov ◦ Government site ◦ Daily food log ◦ Provides personalized suggestions on: Calorie intake Food servings Physical activity Weight management Image URL: choosemyplate.gov