Download - Cheryl Burton 10 th Grade Health Approximately 4.7 million youths ages 6-17 are seriously overweight
What Factors Influence Obesity?
• Genetics• Low levels of physical activity• Socioeconomic Status• Unhealthy eating habits
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
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
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.
Rewards
Reward yourself if you achieve your goalsBuy a new CD
Treat yourself to a manicure
Get a new shirt