Promoting Healthy Weight

By Michelle Rosenberg

BMI = weight (kilograms) / height2 (meters)◦ 1 inch = 0.0254 meters◦ 1 pound = 0.45 kilograms◦ Example: 48.99kg/2.32m = 21.12

Body Mass Index (BMI)

Normal Weight: between 18.5 and 24.9 Underweight: Less than 18.5 Overweight: between 25 and 29 Obese is valued at 30 or greater

BMI Numerical Meanings

Diet Physical Activity Stress

Important Weight Factors

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Calorie intake is different for everyone Servings per day

◦ Fruits: 2-4◦ Vegetables: 3-5◦ Grains: 6-11◦ Dairy: 2-3◦ Protein: 2-3

Diet

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Exercise is important Walking counts!! Burns calories and fat

Physical Activity

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Can cause one to overeat Releases cortisol hormone

◦ Aids in maturity of adipose, or fat cells

Stress

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Meditation Exercise Progressive Relaxation Techniques

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Stress Reduction

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Cardiovascular Disease Coronary Heart Disease High Blood Pressure Stroke Type 2 Diabetes Sleep Apnea

Health Risks of Being Overweight

choosemyplate.gov◦ Government site◦ Daily food log◦ Provides personalized suggestions on:

Calorie intake Food servings Physical activity Weight management

Diet Plan

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