NHM 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Sedentary Lifestyle, Underweight, Energy Density
2 May 2018
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Chapter 9- Weight Management:
Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight
BMI a measure o a person’s eiht relatie to a person’s heiht
● BMI = Weight (kg) / Height2 (m2)
○ Weight in Lb / 2.2
○ Height in Inches / 39.37
<18.5
18.5-25
25-30
>30
Underweight
Healthy
Overweight
Obese
*More than ⅔ of American adults have a BMI greater than 25
Causes of Obesity
Genetics
- Epigenetics- the influence of
environment on gene expression
Environment
- Excess intake
- Sedentary lifestyle
Health Risks Related to Obesity
- BMI
- Waist Circumference
- Blood Pressure
- Blood Profile (lipids,
glucose/insulin)
Obesity Treatment Pyramid
1. Lifestyle Modification
Eating Pattern
- Energy intake
- Fruits & vegetables
- Portion sizes
- Low energy dense foods
- Water
- Fiber
- Types of fats
- Whole grains
Physical Activity
- Increase energy expenditure
- Any activity is better than none!
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Document Summary
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