1. Optimal Body Weight and Healthy Diet Zuzana Vargova, Vlado Kusenda Secondary School of Nursing, Trenčín Slovakia

2. Ideal Weight?

3. What Affects Your Weight ? genetic make-up nutrition physical activity

4. 5 Ways to Reach a Healthy Weight 1.Exercise 2.Reduce screen time 3.Watch out for portion distortion 4.Eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day 5. Do not skip breakfast.

5. What Causes Overweight and Obesity? Energy imbalance lack of exercise unhealthy diet

6. Healthy Diet -h-have a balance of macronutrients -(-( fats, proteins and carbohydrates )‏ -m-micronutrients ( vitamins, minerals )‏ -appropriate amounts of all nutrients and an adequate amount of water

7. Health Warnings -a lack of energy balance ( energy IN = energy OUT ) and unhealthy inactive lifestyle can lead to serious health problems: -gallbladder disease -osteoarthritis -sleep apnea -breathing problems -stroke -high blood pressure -coronary heart disease -type 2 diabetes

8. Healthy Eating Pyramid

9. How to Measure Overweight and Obesity kg BMI ( Body Mass Index ) = ––––– m 2 An example to count it: Weight: 75 kg Height: 1,78 m 75 : ( 1,78 x 1,78 ) = 75 : 3,1684 = 23,67 = optimal weight

10. BMI Measurement Tool CATEGORIES OF WEIGHT Normal BMI 18,5- 24,9 Overweight BMI 25- 29,9 Obese BMI 30- 34,9 Severely Obese BMI 35- 39,9 Morbidly Obese BMI > 40

11. Body Mass Index for Children kg BMI = ––––– m 2 Adult´s BMI = 20 Result: normal Child´s BMI = 20 Result at the age of 6 = obese Result at the age of 15 = normal Výpočet

12. Statement for discussion: ‘It is not easy to maintain an ideal body weight.’