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Chapter 6 Food and Your Health Lesson 1 Managing Your Weight p. 132
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Health Terms p. 132 Overweight Obesity Underweight Undernutrition Body Mass Index (BMI) Nutrient-dense
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Calorie Basics 1. Calories: Their Source Carbohydrate4 cal/g Protein4 cal/g Fat9cal/g
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Calorie Basics cont ’ d 2. Calories to Burn Rate of growth body size Gender Age metabolic rate activity level
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Calorie Basics cont ’ d 3. Balancing the Energy Equation “ calories consumed must equal calories burned ” Consumer calories > expended calories = weight gain Consumer calories < expended calories = weight loss
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Weight Problems: Risky Business o Body Fat vs Body Weight o Overweight = more than 10% over standard weight o Obesity = more than 20% excess body fat o Obesity: A Hazard to Health Heart Disease Hypertension High blood cholesterol Atherosclerosis Diabetes Cancer Why do people gain too much weight? Sedentary lifestyle Poor food habits
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Weight Problems: Risky Business cont ’ d o Underweight: A Health Risk Little body fat for extra energy reserves Less insulation Less nutrients that store in fats Greater chance of developing anemia or iron deficiency
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Managing Body Weight p. 135 I. Determining a Healthy Weight Body Mass Index (BMI) Step 1: (your weight in lbs) × 703 = _______ Step 2: (your height in in.) × (your height in in.) =_____ Step 3: step1 ÷ step 2 = _____
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Managing Body Weight cont ’ d II. Starting a Weight-Control Plan a) Target your weight b) Set smart goals c) Make a personal plan d) Put your goals and plan in writing e) Stick to your plan f) Think positively g) Evaluate your progress h) Recognize that plateaus are normal
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Managing Body Weight cont ’ d III. Smart Weight-Gain Strategies a) Increase caloric intake High in complex carbohydrates Proteins b) Eat more frequently Eat nutritious snacks Space them every 2 – 3 hours c) Exercise
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Managing Body Weight cont ’ d IV. Physical Activity and Weight Management Burns calories and promotes fat loss Tones and builds muscle Helps promote a normal appetite response Helps relieve stress Increases metabolic rate Increases self-esteem
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Chapter 6 Food and Your Health Lesson 2 Fad Diets and Eating Disorders p. 13?
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