Dieting Sifting Fact from Fiction Nutrition 62G Instructor: Diana Wright PhD, RD
Office Hours pre-empts info on syllabus M, W 8:45-9:30 S-57 W 11:45-12:30SC 3103 Or you can set up an appointment with me Best way to reach me is by at
Today’s Menu Pre-assessment: knowledge and habits Roll and introductions Syllabus overview Overweight, Obesity, Oh My! Goal setting-homework
Overweight. Obesity. Oh My! Definitions
1999 Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1990, 1999, 2009 (*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs. overweight for 5’4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%– 19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%
Scary Stats >2/3s of #US adults are overweight or obese! Globally obesity doubled since 1980 US spends billion annually on wt. loss ~US weight trends obese adults obese+overwt. adults obese kids
Identifying Overweight and Obesity BMI– Body Mass Index BMI BMI disease risk Shortcoming no account for body comp : ( Do the math…..what is your BMI? Nutrition 62 G weight (kg) divided by height (m) 2 OR weight (lb) x 703 divided by height (in) 2
Nutrition 62 G Higher BMI…. higher disease risk Where do you fall? Best Range:
We eat too much… and move too little! Calories consumed>calories expended = stored fat ….. Even if the excess is from a healthy food such as chicken breast or broccoli The simple cause of obesity is…
Energy Balance (EB) Adult goal, achieve EB at a healthy weight!
Weight Loss Energy Weight Gain Negative EB BalancePositive EB
But the simple explanation is incomplete…. Think. Pair. Share…What factors contribute to overweight and obesity? Genetics – genes same, yet obesity rate sky-rocketed! Environment/Behaviors – Inactivity: sedentary entertainment, no time, dislike exercise, etc. – Portion: supersize is the new normal – Stress: favors overeating – And more….
But the simple explanation is incomplete…. Think. Pair. Share…What factors contribute to overweight and obesity? Genetics – genes same, yet obesity rate sky-rocketed! Environment/Behaviors – Inactivity: sedentary entertainment, no time, dislike exercise, etc. – Portion: supersize is the new normal – Stress: favors overeating – And more…. X
Weight loss requires change Start with a SMART goal! SMART S pecific M easurable A ttainable R elevant T ime Bound
Make this goal…. SMART I will try to eat more healthy. With a partner, revise the goal. Share in class Sample Fix I will add one serving (~1 cup) of fresh fruit or raw vegetable to my diet each day this coming week. 1 cup 1 Tbsp. 3-4 oz.
Course Goal Assignment Complete the goal HO posted on my website. Due next class 15 points
Have a great week!