Chapter 8 Obesity.pdf

Chapter 8 Obesity What is obesity "a condition characterized by the excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body” – Obesity in Children: At or above the 95% percentile when it comes to BMI (Body Mass Index) In Adults: Overweight is defined as a BMI of 25-29, or being 30% above recommended w...

Chapter 8 Obesity What is obesity "a condition characterized by the excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body” – Obesity in Children: At or above the 95% percentile when it comes to BMI (Body Mass Index) In Adults: Overweight is defined as a BMI of 25-29, or being 30% above recommended weight for size CLPS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNbM6G HcB10 Obesity & Mental Health. 5mins https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dw1OR 8hah8 The alarming link between mental health and weight gain. 3MINS Body mass indix With a BMI of: You are considered: Body mass index (BMI) weight (kg)/ Below 18.5 Underweight height squared (m2). 18.5 - 24.9 Healthy Weight BMI is significantly correlated with total 25.0 - 29.9 Overweight body fat content. 30 or higher Obese Calculate your BMI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJiw11hI KKM Calculate Your BMI using this simple method Classes of obesity Obesity is further divided into three separate classes, with Class III obesity being the most extreme of the three. With a BMI of: You are considered: Below 18.5 Underweight 18.5 - 24.9 Healthy Weight 25.0 - 29.9 Overweight 30 or higher Obese Obesity class BMI (kg/m2) Class I 30.0- 34.9 Class II 35.0-39.9 Class III ≥ 40.0 (Extreme Obesity) Risks Being overweight/obese substantially raises one’s risk of morbidity from: – – – – Hypertension Dyslipidemia Type 2 Diabetes Coronary Heart Disease – Stroke – – – – Gallbladder Disease Osteoarthritis Sleep apnea Certain cancers (endometrial, breast, prostate, colon) Higher body weights are also associated with increases in all-cause mortality. Risks, Cont. Obesity is also associated with: – High blood cholesterol – Stress incontinence ( urine leakage caused by weak pelvic-floor muscles) – Complications of pregnancy – Menstrual irregularities – Psychological disorders such as depression – Hirsutism (presence of excess body and facial hair) – Increased surgical risk What causes obesity? Energy imbalance over a long period of time. Energy in > Energy out. Excess calories and lack of physical activity. Energy balance is like a scale. When calories consumed are greater than calories used, weight gain is the result. Negative attitudes toward Obese Individuals Negative attitudes affecting interactions Stereotypes leading to: – Stigma – Rejection – Prejudice – Discrimination Verbal, physical and relational forms Subtle and overt expressions – Peer teasing – Teacher bias How do people respond to weight bias? Poor self-esteem, depression Avoidance of medical care Overeating / Binge eating Physical inactivity Watch and write one page analysis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K60xHx8 36T0 Winning The Mental Battle of Physical Fitness and Obesity | Ogie Shaw. 18mins Assignment What ate the important lessons you have learned from this clip? Binge eating disorder Abnormal for circumstances? Marked distress? Binge eating disorder (BED) Recurrent episodes of binge eating, an episode being characterized by both of the following: − Eating, in a discrete (separate) amount of time (e.g., within a 2-hour time period), an amount of food that is definitely larger than most people would eat during a similar period of time in similar circumstances − A sense of lack of control during the episodes, for example, a feeling that one can’t stop eating or control what or how much one is eating Binge eating disorder (BED), Cont. Marked distress about binge eating Frequency of 2 days per week for 6 months Does not occur only during the course of bulimia nervosa or anorexia nervosa Strategies to prevent obesity Assessing Your Behavior and Environment Adopting Healthy Habits Other Behaviors that will help you prevent obesity. Assessing your behavior and environment Knowing the amount and type of food you eat Knowing your physical activity habits If you live in a environment dominated by speed and convenience you will need to set time aside for exercise Avoid high calorie foods if possible Assessing your behavior and environment examples Keep a daily food diary and activity diary – This allows you to see how much food you intake and how much physical activity you endure throughout the day. Shopping Guide – Knowing healthy food before going to the store can save time and improve eating habits Adopting healthy habits Physical Activity – An increase in physical activity is an important part of weight management – Exercise can reduce risks of cardiovascular disease and diabetes which can be caused by obesity – All adults should have at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day Healthy Diet – Most weight loss occurs because of decreased caloric intake – Fat Free does not mean calorie free check to see calorie per serving Other Behaviors that will help you prevent obesity. Set the Right Goals – Effective goals are 1) specific 2) attainable and 3) forgiving Example: Walk 30 minutes five days each week. Balance your food – Make sure to include all food groups during your day – Keep track of the caloric intake Knowing when your full – It takes 15 minutes for your body to know its full – Slowing the rate of eating allows fullness to set in – Eating a lot of vegetables can make you feel fuller