Weight Management

Weight Management

Body ImageFad Diets

Maintaining a healthy weightHealthy ways to lose weightHealthy ways to gain weight

Objectives

9.NPA.3.1Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy plans for weight gain, maintenance and loss

9.NPA3.1 Investigate and differentiate 2 unhealthy current weight loss products on the market and one fad diets with a healthy plan

9.NPA.4 Apply lifelong nutrition and health-related fitness concepts to enhance quality of life.

True/False in yourJOURNALS

1. The body’s need for food is far greater than its need for water.

2. People who are extremely underweight can have as many problems as people who are overweight.

3. If you eat more calories than you burn, you will lose weight

4. There are 1,000 calories in one pound of fat 5. When you diet, the first weight to be lost will be fat

Check Your Answers

1. False- 3 days water, 3 weeks food 2. True- eating disorders 3. False- you will gain weight 4. False- 3,500 calories 5. False- water

Body Image

Body image is the way you see your body During teen years, you experience many physical

changes at a rapid pace It’s common to sometimes feel unhappy with your

body type and wish you were taller, shorter, thinner, or more muscular

Body Image Video Clip

Accept Yourself

Growth spurts may cause some teens to look thin Hormonal changes may cause other teens to gain weight Try to accept yourself the way you are Talk to a parent or other trusted adult about your feelings You can’t change your basic body type, and you could

hurt your health if you try

Fad Diets

Teens who want to lose weight may be tempted to try fad diets

Fad diets are weight loss plans that tend to be popular for only a short time

Weight lost is usually regained

Weight loss products and Fad Diets

Americans spend an estimated $42 billion annually on weight loss foods, products, and services.

With that much money at stake, it's no surprise there are an overwhelming number of "fad" diets and other weight-loss products on the market.

Hydroxycut Commercial

NBC NewsCommercial

Hydroxycut?

Benefits of Hydroxycut:weight loss (average 12 lbs), increased metabolism, increased energy, decreased appetiteConsequences of Hydroxycut:

Increased blood pressure, heart rate, sweatingHeadaches, light-headedness, and dizzinessRestless and jitteryNot FDA approved

Alli Weight loss commercial

Understanding Alli

Pros vs. Cons

PROS: Write down all the benefits to taking AlliCONS: Write down all the negative aspects to taking Alli

Alli?Benefits of Alli:

Encourages healthy eating habitsEncourages exerciseFDA approved

Consequences to Alli:urgent bowel movements, diarrhea, gas with oily spottingWaste of money. Will only lose a couple of more pounds compared to diet and exercise alone.

Jennifer Hudson Weight Watchers Ad, BELIEVE

Weight Watchers Commercial

Benefits to Weight WatchersSteady, long-term weight lossEducation on healthier eating habits and portion sizeEncourages eating from all the food groupsPoint system makes the process simple

Argumentative Writing

Sally is 80 pounds overweight and is considering either taking Alli, signing up for Weight Watchers, or partnering up with Jessica (50 lbs overweight) to exercise and motivate each other to eat healthier. Write an argumentative paper to convince Sally which is the best method to take to lose weight. Include 3 strong points.Include: A topic sentenceTransition words (First, In addition, Lastly)Facts and DetailsConcluding Sentence

Do these kind of “diets/weight loss products” encourage people to create an unhealthy relationship with food?What if losing weight starts to become an obsession?

Healthful ways to gain weight

Select food from the 5 major food groups that are higher in calories Choose whole milk instead of low-fat or fat-free milk

Choose higher calorie, nutrient rich foods Examples include nuts, dried fruits, cheese, and avocados

Healthy Weight Gain

Eat nutritious snacks Enjoy healthful snacks more often to increase your

daily calorie intake Get regular physical activity

If you’re increasing your calorie intake to gain weight, don’t forget to exercise. Physical activity will ensure that most of the weight you gain is muscle rather than fat

Physical Activity

Physical activity can help you lose or maintain a healthy weight.

Added benefits: Helps relieve stress Promotes a normal appetite response Increases self-esteem, which helps keep your plan

on track It helps you feel more energetic

Liquid Diets

Liquid diets replace all food intake with a special liquid formula

Lacks fiber and other nutrients Leaves dieter fatigued

Fasting

Fasting is to abstain from eating Deprives the body of needed nutrients and can

result in dehydration Some religions and cultural customs require

people to fast for short periods of time. This kind of short-term fasting is safe for most

people

Diet Pills

Some diet pills and supplements claim to suppress your appetite so that you eat less.

Diet pills can be addictive Serious side effects include racing heart and

anxiety

Managing your weight

Target a healthy weight Learn your ideal weight range from a health care professional

Set realistic goals Eat a consistently healthful diet and exercise regularly

Personalize your plan Incorporate foods you enjoy into your daily eating plan

Put your goals and plan in writing Write down your goals and your plan

Evaluate your progress Track your weight on a weekly basis

Healthful Ways to Lose Weight

Choose foods low in calories

Look at food labels to determine what foods are low in calories

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Eat 5 small meals instead of 3 large meals

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•Increases metabolism•Balances blood sugar levels•Encourages smaller stomach size

Eat breakfast everyday

provides energy and increases metabolism

Eat lots of fruits and Vegetables

Low in caloriesHigh in vitamins and minerals

Grill and Bake Meats. Don’t fry!

Choose lean meats (chicken, fish) instead of fatty meats (sausage, red meat)

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Limit the amount of sugar in your diet

High sugar foods are not filling calories

Don’t drink your calories

Drink water!If necessary, drink low calorie drinks such as skim milk or G2

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Eat whole grains instead of refined grains

More filling

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Encourage your parents to buy healthy food

If it is not in the house, you won’t eat it.

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Plan ahead and prepare meals/snacks in advance

Keep cut up veggies and fruit in the fridge. Cook more so that there are leftovers for a snack the next day.Pack a lunch the night before. Pack an extra snack.

Eat at home instead of restaurants

At home, you can control the calories in your food. At restaurants, you lose control over what goes in your food.Restaurant food is typically large portions and high in calories.

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Slow down when you eat

It takes 20 minutes for your brain to process that you are eatingDon’t eat in front of TV! Often people eat faster and more calories.

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Be more physically active

Exercise daily

Increases metabolismGoal: at least 30 minutesChoose an activity that you will enjoy. Get a workout partner.

Lift weights

Increases metabolismBuilds muscle tissue (less fat mass)Increases self-esteem