CH 7-8 Flashcards
overweight
body weight that exceeds the recommended guidelines for good health
obesity
body weight that greatly exceeds the recommended guidelines
healthy body weight is defined as…
one that achieves a healthy BMI, body compositions with a healthy amount of body fat, fat distribution that is not a risk factor for illness, and the absence of any medical conditions that suggest a potential benefit from weight loss or gain
Body mass index(BMI)
a measure of your weight relative to your height
body fat is essential for
vital hormone function
healthy ranges of body fat(non-athletic)
8-24 percent for men, 21-35 percent for women
healthy ranges of body fat(athletic)
5-10 percent for men, 15-20 percent for women
excess body fat
what appears to be the cause of increased health risk
most accurate methods of measuring body composition
immersion and DXA
central obesity
fat carried around and above the waist
obesity affects lifespan by
shortening them and making them less healthy
Overweight BMI
30 and over
to gain weight in a healthy manner
you should engage in physical activity that emphasizes weight training
issues that can occur when you have too much body fat
increased risk of heart disease and chronic low-level inflammation
abdominal fat
associatiated with high cholesterol levels
obese people are at increased risk for
high blood pressure and coronary heart disease
if both parents are obese…
you have a greater likelihood of being obese
factors associated with good health
absence of any medical conditions that would suggest a need for weight loss, an acceptable body mass index, and fat distribution that does not pose any risk for illness
things that can improve body composition and reduce the risk of obesity later in life
avoidance of sugar-sweetened beverages, maintenance of regular sleep patterns, and breastfeeding
to gain weight, you should eat
energy dense foods such as nuts and fish
obesogenic environment
means that components of our environment can make it harder for us to establish health dietary and physical activity patterns
energy balance
relationship of the intake calories to the consumption of calories through metabolism and movement
during puberty, men and women will have a difference in body fat of…
about 10%
thermic effect of food
an estimate of the amount of energy required to process the food an individual eats
Weight gain is _____ (relationship between energy balance and weight)
positive energy balance
Weight loss is _____ (relationship between energy balance and weight)
negative energy balance
Weight maintenance is _______ (relationship between energy balance and weight)
energy in is the same as the energy out
How many pounds per week is considered healthy?
1-2 pounds