Chapter 6 Food and Your Health Lesson 1 Managing Your Weight p. 132

Health Terms p. 132 Overweight Obesity Underweight Undernutrition Body Mass Index (BMI) Nutrient-dense

Calorie Basics 1. Calories: Their Source Carbohydrate4 cal/g Protein4 cal/g Fat9cal/g

Calorie Basics cont ’ d 2. Calories to Burn Rate of growth body size Gender Age metabolic rate activity level

Calorie Basics cont ’ d 3. Balancing the Energy Equation “ calories consumed must equal calories burned ” Consumer calories > expended calories = weight gain Consumer calories < expended calories = weight loss

Weight Problems: Risky Business o Body Fat vs Body Weight o Overweight = more than 10% over standard weight o Obesity = more than 20% excess body fat o Obesity: A Hazard to Health Heart Disease Hypertension High blood cholesterol Atherosclerosis Diabetes Cancer Why do people gain too much weight? Sedentary lifestyle Poor food habits

Weight Problems: Risky Business cont ’ d o Underweight: A Health Risk Little body fat for extra energy reserves Less insulation Less nutrients that store in fats Greater chance of developing anemia or iron deficiency

Managing Body Weight p. 135 I. Determining a Healthy Weight Body Mass Index (BMI) Step 1: (your weight in lbs) × 703 = _______ Step 2: (your height in in.) × (your height in in.) =_____ Step 3: step1 ÷ step 2 = _____

Managing Body Weight cont ’ d II. Starting a Weight-Control Plan a) Target your weight b) Set smart goals c) Make a personal plan d) Put your goals and plan in writing e) Stick to your plan f) Think positively g) Evaluate your progress h) Recognize that plateaus are normal

Managing Body Weight cont ’ d III. Smart Weight-Gain Strategies a) Increase caloric intake High in complex carbohydrates Proteins b) Eat more frequently Eat nutritious snacks Space them every 2 – 3 hours c) Exercise

Managing Body Weight cont ’ d IV. Physical Activity and Weight Management  Burns calories and promotes fat loss  Tones and builds muscle  Helps promote a normal appetite response  Helps relieve stress  Increases metabolic rate  Increases self-esteem

Chapter 6 Food and Your Health Lesson 2 Fad Diets and Eating Disorders p. 13?