Diet and Physical Activity

Question 1

Expectations 
Average weight loss?
Diet/Exercise
Drugs
Diet + Drugs
Surgery

Answer 1

Diet/Exercise 3-10%

Drugs 5-10%

Diet + Drugs 10-15%

Surgery 15-30%

Question 2

Weight loss- most practical way to acheive?

Answer 2

create negative energy balance of 500-1000 kcal per day via reducing food intake

Question 3

Recommended nutrient content of weight reducing diet?

Answer 3

>55% carb
15% protein
<30% fat 
- <15% mono
-<10% poly
-<8-10% sats

Question 4

Does decreasing dietary fat correlate with decreased body weight?

Answer 4

YES!

Question 5

Energy density of food is important?

Answer 5

Yes! low energy density associated with short-term weight loss

Question 6

Weight loss maintenance?

what is essential?

Answer 6

Physical activity is essential for weight loss maintenance success

Question 7

How much is enough?

Current PA recommendations for preventing weigh regain?

Answer 7

60-90min/day

Question 8

2008 PA guidelines for Americans USDHHS
Adults
Children

Answer 8

Adults 
150min moderate
75min intense 
even better
300min moderate
150min intense 
wtih 
2days strength

Children
60min+ every day mod/vig
3+ days vig
3+ days strength

Question 9

National weight control registry 5 behaviors

Answer 9

Eat breakfast
Low cal low fat diet
Monitor (Diet/Weight)
Mucho exercise 
Limit TV

Question 10

What diet is best?

Answer 10

No diet is best

LIMIT CALORIES!