1. By Michelle Rosenberg

2.  BMI = weight (kilograms) / height 2 (meters) ◦ 1 inch = 0.0254 meters ◦ 1 pound = 0.45 kilograms ◦ Example: 48.99kg/2.32m = 21.12

3.  Normal Weight: between 18.5 and 24.9  Underweight: Less than 18.5  Overweight: between 25 and 29  Obese is valued at 30 or greater

4.  Diet  Physical Activity  Stress Image URL: http://pixshark.com/activity- png.htm http://pixshark.com/activity- png.htm

5.  Calorie intake is different for everyone  Servings per day ◦ Fruits: 2-4 ◦ Vegetables: 3-5 ◦ Grains: 6-11 ◦ Dairy: 2-3 ◦ Protein: 2-3 Image URLs: http://www.crossfittsac.com/archives/1650 http://cupegraf.com/294219-vegetables.html

6. EExercise is important WWalking counts!! BBurns calories and fat Image URL: https://nextlife8.wordpress.com/2011/06/07/best- invigorator-of-all-walking/

7.  Can cause one to overeat  Releases cortisol hormone ◦ Aids in maturity of adipose, or fat cells Image URL: http://www.courier.co.uk/overeating-problem- reasons-overeat/story-17149598-detail/story.html

8.  Meditation  Exercise  Progressive Relaxation Techniques ◦ Click Here for an Example Click Here for an Example  Sleep  Yoga Image URLs: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-zinczenko/eating-habits- for-better-_b_5543382.html https://www.bulletproofexec.com/benefits-of-meditation-how- to-meditate/

9.  Cardiovascular Disease  Coronary Heart Disease  High Blood Pressure  Stroke  Type 2 Diabetes  Sleep Apnea

10.  choosemyplate.gov choosemyplate.gov ◦ Government site ◦ Daily food log ◦ Provides personalized suggestions on:  Calorie intake  Food servings  Physical activity  Weight management Image URL: choosemyplate.gov