1. 5.02Q Weight Management To regulate and maintain a healthy weight:
Balance calories consumed with calories used.
Prevent gradual weight gain over time.
Decrease food and beverage calories
Increase physical activity
5.02P Weight Management

2. Those who might need to lose weight
Key recommendations
To lose weight
Decrease calories
Maintain adequate nutrient intake
Increase physical activity
Aim for slow weight loss vs. rapid weight loss. One will keep the weight off longer if weight is a slower process and eating habits have changed.
5.02P Weight Management

3. Specific populations Overweight children Pregnant women
Breastfeeding women
Overweight adults
Overweight children with chronic diseases
5.02P Weight Management

4. Specific populations Overweight children
Key recommendations
Overweight children
Children should “grow into” their weight rather than limiting food.
Maintain growth and development.
Consult a health care provider before putting a child on a weight loss diet.
5.02P Weight Management

5. Pregnant Women Pregnant women Breastfeeding women
Key recommendations
Pregnant women
Appropriate weight gain as determined by doctor
Breastfeeding women
Moderate weight loss is safe
Doesn’t compromise weight gain of infant
5.02P Weight Management

6. Overweight adults and children with chronic diseases
Key recommendations
Always consult a health care provider to insure management of other health conditions.
5.02P Weight Management

7. 5.02R Physical Activity Engage in regular physical activity.
Reduce sedentary activities.
5.02Q Physical activity

8. Adults should:
Do moderate-intensity physical activity most days of the week.
Most people can benefit from more intense/vigorous activity.
5.02Q Physical activity

9. To manage weight:
Adults should maintain adequate nutrition and increase exercise.
Some people may need a doctor’s advice before beginning a weight loss program.
5.02Q Physical activity

10. Physical fitness is achieved by: cardiovascular conditioning
stretching exercises for flexibility
resistance exercise for muscle strength and endurance
5.02Q Physical activity