SMART WEIGHT CONTROL

A CALORIE(kcal) A unit of energy. It is the amount of heat needed to raise 1g H20, 1 degree celcius. A unit of energy. It is the amount of heat needed to raise 1g H20, 1 degree celcius. The cause of overweight and obesity is a chronic imbalance of calories taken in and calories burned. The cause of overweight and obesity is a chronic imbalance of calories taken in and calories burned. 1 POUND OF BODY FAT = 3500 CALORIES 1 POUND OF BODY FAT = 3500 CALORIES

Bodyweight Obesity – is defined as 20% above ideal body weight Obesity – is defined as 20% above ideal body weight Overweight – is defined as % over your ideal body weight Overweight – is defined as % over your ideal body weight Underweight – is defined as someone at least 10% below ideal body weight. Underweight – is defined as someone at least 10% below ideal body weight.

Ideal Weight Depends on Depends on Age Age Height Height Body frame Body frame Activity level Activity level

Safe Weight Management Program Criteria: 1. Doctor Advises 1. Doctor Advises 2. Nutritionally Balanced Diet 2. Nutritionally Balanced Diet 3. Exercise 3. Exercise 4. Reasonable Weight Loss Goals 4. Reasonable Weight Loss Goals 5. Change in Lifestyle 5. Change in Lifestyle

3 Body Types Ectomorph – Small Frame Ectomorph – Small Frame Mesomorph – Medium Frame Mesomorph – Medium Frame Endomorph – Large Frame Endomorph – Large Frame

Tips for Smart Weight Control Plan a Diet that works for you Plan a Diet that works for you Exercise for Fitness Exercise for Fitness Don’t Skip Meals Don’t Skip Meals Downsize Portions at Mealtime Downsize Portions at Mealtime Be Careful of over Snacking Be Careful of over Snacking Beware of Fad Diets Beware of Fad Diets Learn to Accept Yourself Learn to Accept Yourself Always Check with a Doctor First Always Check with a Doctor First

Remember Calories needs change during the life cycle. Calories needs change during the life cycle.