Lesson 3 Managing Your Weight

Overweight 1 in 5 children Linked to lifestyle factors Over eating Eating unhealthy food Not active Increased risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer

Underweight Not getting enough nutrients At risk for developing anemia– feeling tired and run down Weakened immune system Not enough body fat to stay warm and provide energy

BMI BODY MASS INDEX

Reaching a healthy weight Food is converted to energy Too many calories= stored as fat Too little calories= uses stored fat for energy 3,500 calories= 1 pound of fat 250 few calories per day for 2 weeks = 1 pound of fat lost Eat nutrient dense food Turkey sandwich/ chocolate bar Reaching a healthy weight

No short cut to losing weight Fad Diets No short cut to losing weight Loss of nutrients Short term solution

Healthful Weight Management Eat a variety of foods Drink plenty of water Get regular meals Be active Take your time eating