1. Maintaining A Healthy Weight
Chapter 6 Lesson 1
Revised Aug 2013
Created by T. Stivers
Schindewolf Intermediate School

2. Body image is the way you see your body
What is body image?
Body image is the way you see your body

3. Image can be affected by...
Media images
Friends
Perception of your weight
Family

4. Is your weight within the healthy range?
What is Your Weight?
Is your weight within the healthy range?
Determine this with your BMI

5. Body mass index – is a ratio that allows you to assess your body size using height and weight
Age and gender make a difference

6. Finding BMI Weight in pounds × 703 ÷ height² in inches = BMI
Find your answer on the correct chart.

7. Body Mass Index

8. Your weight is influenced by:
Gender
Age (older need less calories)
Height
Body frame (tall & large framed need more calories)
Growth rate (teens need more calories – still growing)
Metabolic rate
Activity level

9. Remember: Optimal weight is a matter of ________ balance
energy
Functions
Activity
Calories
Calories consumed must _____ calories burned
equal

10. So where do calories come from?

11. 1 g Carbohydrate = 4 calories 1 g Protein = 4 calories
Calories come from:
1 g Carbohydrate = 4 calories
1 g Protein = 4 calories
1 g Fats = 9 calories per gram
Portion control is KEY!
The way it’s cooked can also raise the calorie count.

12. One ______ of body fat equals ________ calories.
pound
3,500

13. Large French Fries = 540 calories
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday -
Friday -
Saturday -
Sunday -
Total =
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You can gain or lose a pound in a week.

14. Calories Burned During Activity
Per hour
Walking 3 mph, cycling, bowling
Cycling 8 mph, volleyball,
tennis doubles, golf carry clubs
Walking 4 mph, ice skating,
roller skating, cycling 10 mph
Jogging 5 mph, cycling 12mph,
Downhill skiing
Running or aerobic