Weight Management Review Chapter 6
How does being overweight effect a person? Effects their self-esteem Effects their quality of life Can interfere with physical and social growth during adolescence
2 excessive weight disabilities Breathing difficulties Bone and joint problems
Impaired glucose tolerance is a major risk factor for… Type 2 diabetes
Being underweight does not lead to any health problems. False
How do individuals with eating disorders view themselves? View themselves as too heavy, too thin, or not bulked up enough
Name 3 ways a bulimic would purge food from their bodies. Self-induced vomiting Laxatives Excessive exercise
What is a fad diet? Weight loss plans that are popular for a short time
What risks are associated with fad diets? malnutrition
What are 2 parts of a weight management plan? 1. healthy eating 2. moderate to vigorous physical activity
Products that claim to burn fat are safe and effective. False
How has the number of overweight teens in the US changed recently? It has tripled
What is the function of insulin in the body? Coverts glucose into energy
What is the best way to lose weight with regards to meals? 3-5 small meals throughout the day
Body image The way you see yourself
Bulimia nervosa Eating disorder in which people overeat and then force themselves to purge the food afterwards
Anorexia nervosa Eating disorder in which a person abnormally restricts his or her caloric intake
Exercise bulimia Eating disorder in which people purge calories by exercising excessively
Overweight BMI 95th percentile
What muscle regulates the normal movement of the lungs? diaphram
Sleep Apnea Condition in which a person stops breathing during sleep
3 causes of eating disorders Poor body image Social and family pressures perfectionism
Indicators of anorexia Signs of exercise addiction Lying about eating Eating minimal amount of food in front of others Obsessive calorie counting
Health conditions from being overweight High blood pressure High cholesterol Some cancers
Underweight BMI Below the 5th percentile
How should underweight teens eat? Eat 3-4 meals each day that include nutrient dense, high calorie foods
Developing a healthful weight management plan Change your eating and physical activity habits
Healthy range for BMI Between the 5th and 85th percentile
For long term success, how much weight should you try to lose per week? 1-2 pounds per week
Nutrient dense foods Apple Carrot broccoli
How can maintaining a healthy weight and body composition effect and individual? Increase self-esteem Increase energy levels Increase your overall feeling of wellness
The Body Mass Index assesses body size in relation to Height and weight
Teen males are considered overfat when their body fat % is…. Greater than 20%
Teen females are considered overfat when their body fat % is…. Greater than 25%