HES 250 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Lean Body Mass, Atkins Diet, Calorie Restriction
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Energy balance & weight control part 2 (chapter 13) Body mass index (bmi: bmi is a measure of body fat based on your weight in relation to your height, and applies to most adult men and women aged 20 and over. Obesity prevalence of adults by states in 2015 (cdc: nationwide: roughly 30% of adults are obese. Defining obesity in children: an age-specific weight at or above the 95th percentile for children of the same sex. Obesity prevalence of children in 2011: nationwide: roughly 17% of school-age children are obese. Commonly used caloric restrictions for weight loss: balanced caloric restriction diets: Males: 1500-1800 kcal/day: low carbohydrate and high protein diets (atkins diet) Cho: <10% of total intake (20 g 50 g/day as time goes on) Focus on protein, leafy vegetables, and healthy oils. Choose carbohydrates wisely (vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains) Determine carbohydrate levels based on metabolism and physical activity. A by-product of a low cho/high protein diet.
