Moving Toward a Healthy Weight Lesson 2

Obesity is defined as having too much body fat.

Body Mass Index Overweight is defined as a BMI of 25.0 to Obesity is defined as a BMI of 30.0 or greater

High Risk Waistline 35 inches for women 40 inches for men

Kentucky ranks 8 th in the nation 22.3% of Kentucky adults have a BMI of 30.0 or greater The national average is 20.3%

The Cost of obesity In 2002, obesity among U.S. adults cost $122.9 billion. $64.1 billion was for direct medical costs. 17% of direct medical costs for cardiovascular disease were related to overweight and obesity.

Obesity Increases the risk of High Blood Pressure High Blood cholesterol Type 2 Diabetes Stroke Gallbladder disease Certain Cancers Cardiovascular Disease

The more weight you gain, the greater your risk of coronary heart disease.

Risk Factors for Obesity The leading causes of obesity are: Poor Nutrition Physical Inactivity

Controlling Your Weight Losing pounds can help to lower your risk of heart disease. Ideal weight loss rate is 1-2 pounds per week. Include changes that can be a part of your daily lifestyle.

Unhealthy Ways to Lose Weight Fad diets, diet pills, laxatives and water pills have only short term effects. Yo-yo dieting is linked to certain health risks.

Heart Healthy Eating Plan Watch your calories Take smaller portions Avoid foods that are high in fat and sugar Read food labels Don’t fry foods Don’t skip meals Include at least 5 fruits & vegetables per day Eat slowly

Tips for Eating Out You can eat out and eat healthy, too. Here’s how: Ask how the food is prepared Ask about alternative low-fat choices Avoid high sodium selections

Take Charge Weight is a heart disease risk factor that you can change

Increased Physical Activity Burns calories Takes off excess weight Should be included most days of the week