O.A. Healthy Body Composition Write two paragraphs and answer the questions below: 1.In terms of body composition, what constitutes a healthy or fit body? 2.Do you believe the media promotes healthy bodies? Is there a double standard based on gender?
Managing Weight and Body Composition Chapter Six Lesson One Pages
Body Image Body image is how you see yourself It is affected by media and attitudes of friends and family
The Weight-Calorie Connection Calories needed varies from person to person If you eat more calories than you burn, you will gain weight One pound of body fat equals 3,500 calories
Factors Affecting/Influencing Body Weight Gender Age Height Frame Growth Rate Metabolism Activity Level
Body Mass Index (BMI) BMI is a ratio used to assess body size in relation to height and weight
Factors Affecting Body Composition Diet and Exercise are the two key factors for controlling body composition
Fad Diets and Eating Disorders Chapter Six Lesson Two Pages
Fad Diets Fad Diets are weight loss plans that are popular for a short time Often limit food variety Unhealthy if they restrict nutrients Can be costly
Risky Weight Loss Strategies Liquid Diets: all food replaced with liquid Fasting: abstaining from eating Diet Pills: appetite suppressants
Weight Cycling Weight Cycling is the repeated loss and regain of weight “Yo-Yo” Dieting Quick weight loss is often just water
Eating Disorders Eating disorders are harmful eating behaviors that can cause illness or death Brought on by mental/emotional factors (body image, social pressure, perfectionism) 90% are females
Anorexia Nervosa Irrational fear of obesity results in severe weight loss from starvation Anorexia is a psychological disorder Common in teenage girls and young women Symptoms: low calorie intake, exercise obsession, emotional problems, distorted body image, unnatural interest in food, & denial
Health Consequences of Anorexia Low body fat Females stop menstruating Loss of bone density Low blood pressure Slow metabolism Heart problems
Bulimia Bulimia is a disorder characterized by bingeing and then purging People eat large quantities of food and then vomit or take laxatives to eliminate the food Symptoms: societal pressure, self-esteem issues, and distorted body image
Health Consequences of Bulimia Dehydration Kidney damage Irregular heartbeat Tooth decay Stomach, esophagus, and mouth damage
Binge Eating Characterized by compulsive overeating Eating large amounts of food and not purging May be a coping mechanism for emotional issues and/or depression
Binge Eating Health Consequences Unhealthy weight gain Diabetes Heart disease Stroke High blood pressure High cholesterol Some cancers