Weight Categories ! Weight Management is a major issue in American society today. ! Individuals are not eating as healthy as they should. ! We see an increase in consumption of empty calories and less nutrient dense foods. ! This can lead to health and weight management issues. ! There are three types of weight categories based on the Body Mass Index. ! The Body Mass Index (BMI) chart is a method for determining weight by evaluating a ratio be height to weight. Note: BMI may vary in athletes and individuals with more muscle mass) ! The different categories for weight are Underweight, Normal weight, Overweight, Obese and Extremely Obese.

Source  :sustainablyveggin.wordpress.com  

Weight Categories

Body Mass Index

Source: www.cardiotrek.ca

Overweight and Obesity Risk Factors

Source:  hezronkyle.wordpress.com  

! Overweight is having a BMI greater than 25 kg/m2 ! Obesity is defined as having a BMI of 30kg/m2 ! Being overweight has many risk factors such as: ! Coronary heart disease ! -High blood pressure ! -Stroke ! -Type 2 Diabetes ! - Metabolic Syndrome

Underweight

! Underweight causes include the following: ! Eating disorders ! Altered response to hunger, appetite, ! Hereditary factors ! Prolong emotional stress ! Addictions to alcohol and drugs ! Weird diet patterns

Underweight Risk Factors

! Underweight is defined as having a BMI of under 18.5 kg/m2

! Risks Factors include the following: ! Greater risk of death ! Cancer ! Chronic lung disease ! Heart failure

Cause of Weight Problems

! The number one cause of weight problems are poor !  eating habit ! Lack of exercise ! Inadequate amount of sleep ! Eating processed foods that lack the proper nutrients ! Eating empty calories ! High rate of sugar consumption ! Emotional eating habits ! Taking prescription medication

Tips  and  Solu<ons  

! For Optimal health is important to have a healthy balance. ! This includes the following: ! Exercise regularly,- cardio ! Eating nutrient rich- foods. ! Keep a food dietary fiber ! Avoid emotional eating habits ! Keep a food diary ! Eat whole and organically grown foods

Tips  and  Solu<ons  !   Eating whole foods will help keep weight off.

! fruits and vegetables ! whole grains, like oatmeal, whole-wheat bread, and brown rice ! seafood, lean meats, poultry, and eggs ! fat-free or low-fat milk and cheese, or substitutes (like soy or rice milk) that are high in vitamin D and calcium ! beans, nuts, and seeds

Tips  and  Solu<ons  !     For  each  weight  type  it  is  important  to  eat  the  right  amount  of  calories  each  day.  

! For obesity and overweight it is good to reduce calorie intake gradually by 200-300 each day. ! It is best not to do crash diets. ! Eat a balance of healthy fats, proteins and carbohydrates and fiber. ! Change eating habits from large meals to smaller meals – three or more including snacks. ! Reduce stress.

Reference –  Insel, P., Ross, D., McMahon, K. I., & Bernstein, M. (2014).

Nutrition (Fifth Edition). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

–  Jamison, J. (2003). Clinical Guide to Nutrition & Dietary Supplements in Disease Management. London: Churchill Livingstone.

–  Strategies  for  Success.  (2015,  October  20).  In  Nutri&on.gov.  Retrieved  October  21,  2015,  from  hIp://www.nutri<on.gov/weight-­‐management/strategies-­‐success