Presentation 3

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LisaPharmacology, Bachelor Degree of Science

Nutrition Science, Master of Science CandidateInternship in Luna Medical Primary Care2012.11.10

ARE You overweight or not?

ARE You overweight or not?

No Panic!

1st Question

How old are you?

- Age related hormone regulation

- Apple shape body- Pear shape body

Which Shape is more health risky?

Which Shape is more health risky?

Apple shape

Fat is stored above the waist, more likely around inner organs, such as liver.

More likely to have a fat liver.

2nd QuestionWhat does your weight mean?

Body Mass IndexThe preferred weight-for-height standard because it is closely related to body fat content.

BMI=*703

Healthy BMI 18.5~25

• Healthy BMI 18.5~25• Overweight BMI 25~29• Obese BMI 30~40

Health risks from excess weight begin when BMI is 25 or more

However,

BMI is crude estimate of body fatness—BMI of 25 to 30 is a marker of overweight

But not necessarily a marker of overfat:• It does not apply older adults, pregnant or lactating

women.• Many men have extra muscle tissues.

BMI alone should not be used to diagnose overweight or obesity.

3rd Question

how many hours do you spend on exercise?

Probably,

Your “overweight body ” is just ”overweight muscle mass”

- Fat cell Fat : water> 90%:10%

-muscle cell Fat : Water = 50%:50%

4th Questionwhy am I overweight when my brothers/sisters eat the same amount of food as I do?

Genes

Brown fat VS White Fat

- Leak energy in the metabolic pathway

So… Are you overweight or not?

It depends- On age- On body composition- On genes

Exercising within your ability and Keeping healthy diets are always the best choice.

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