Cheryl Burton

10th Grade Health

Approximately 4.7 million youths ages 6-17 are seriously overweight.

Obesity

An excess accumulation of fatty tissue

What Factors Influence Obesity?

• Genetics• Low levels of physical activity• Socioeconomic Status• Unhealthy eating habits

                                   

              

How do you determine if you are

Body Mass Index

A common measure expressing the relationship of height-to-weight

0 Feet

6 feet 2inches              

250lbs

Calculating Body Mass Index

250 lbs

6 feet 2 inches

0 feet

BMI = Weight (lbs) Height (in)² x 704.5

EX. 250 lbs. (74in)² x 704.5 = 32.1 = BMI

Remember

BMI = weight (lbs) height (in)² x 704.5

1 foot = 12 inches

Calculating Your Body Mass Index

Where Does Your BMI Classify You?

BMI Weight Status

Less than 18.5 Underweight

18.5 - 24.9 Normal

25.0 – 29.9 Overweight

30.0 and above Obese

BMI > 25

High Blood Pressure

High Cholesterol

High Triglycerides

Arthritis

Cardiovascular Disease

Diabetes

Gallbladder Disease

          

  

Will I always be

obese?

• Behavior Modifications• Dietary Therapy• Drugs• Surgery

Remember

Use Various Treatment

Components Together

Four Distinct Phases

Describing the behavior to be modified

Replace established behavior with new

Develop technique to control behaviors

Using rewards for success

Eating Behaviors

Change where and why you eat

Know your body’s triggers that cause binge eating

Reduce fried foods

Reduce your plate size

Remember all calories count!!!!

Old PlateNew Plate

Exercise Behaviors Incorporate

a-Aerobic conditioning

b-Flexibility exercises

c-strength/resistance training

Park far away from store

Reduce TV time

Take stairs instead of elevator

Use USDA guidelines to create meal plans

Seek counseling from a registered dietician

Assess foods by calories, fat, carbohydrates and protein

Using Drugs to Treat Obesity

• Used to suppress appetite

• Only 3 drugs approved by US FDA

1. Orlistat

2. Prentermine

3. Sibutramine

Surgery

• Obesity surgery is used to modify the stomach or intestines to decrease the amt of food eaten

• Mainly used for people– Who have a BMI>39.9– Who have a serious medical condition

Where Do I begin??

Make Goals

• Specific

• Attainable

• Forgiving (less than perfect)

MY GOALS

1. Walk 30 minutes 3 times a week for 3 weeks.

2. Eat 50 less calories a day.

3. Lift weights 2 times per week.

4. Lose 20 lbs in the next 4 months.

Remember

Make a series of short term goals

that lead to the ultimate goal

Rewards

Reward yourself if you achieve your goalsBuy a new CD

Treat yourself to a manicure

Get a new shirt

Credits

• www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose-wt/index.htm• www.obesity.org• www.5starrxpharmacy.com• www.usda.gov• www.cdc.gov