Finding Right Weight-loss Program Flashcards
3 main types of weight loss programs
High protein
Low carb
Low fat
Everyone’s body responds differently to
Each nutrition program
Eating same meal can cause a much bigger _ for some
Blood sugar spike
Underweight BMI
Less than 18.5
Normal BMI (range)
18.5-24.9
Overweight BMI (range)
25-29,9
Obese BMI (range)
30-34.9
Obese plus co-morbities BMI
Over 35
75 percent of people with BMI under 18.5 are
Healthy thinness (genetically predisposed to underweight)
If healthy thin, you don’t need to
Gain weight
Why some people are naturally smaller
Bodies not set up to store adipose tissue
Healthy amount to gain each week (range)
1-2lbs
Before weight begins to rise, _ will help
Full-fat milk
If you don’t have a big appetite and need to gain weight
Eat nutrient dense, high calorie foods that are small