Obesity Part 2 Flashcards
3 Principles of Weight Loss
Movement
Nutrition
Behavioral Therapy
Strategies to reduce Dietary Energy Intake
Option1 :
- 1200 to 1500 calories per day for women
- 1500 to 1800 calories per day for men
Option 2:
- decrease total calories per day by 500 to 750 cal or by 30% of total
Calories/Pound/Day
Need: 10-18 calories/pound/day
10 cal/lb: weight loss
15 cal/lb: maintenance
20 cal/lb: weight gain
IN SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE
Macronutrients
Protein: 4 calories/gram
- 10-35%
Fat: 9 calories/gram
- 20-35%
- want < 10% from saturated fats
- want < 1% from trans fats
Carbohydrates: 4 calories/gram
- 45-65%
Glycemic Index
- measure of how quickly blood sugar levels rise after eating a particular type of food
Glucose: 100 glycemic index
CHO = Total CHO (g) - Fiber (g)
Low vs High Glycemic Index
High Glycemic Index:
- release energy quickly
- feel hungry sooner
- eat more
Low Glycemic Index:
- releases energy slowly
- feel full longer
- eat less
How to fix Glycemic Index?
Recommend 6 low fueling’s every day
- Breakfast: 300-400
- Mid Morning: 100
- Lunch: 100-200
- Mid Afternoon: 100
- Dinner: 400
- Evening: 100
Understanding Daily Value (%DV)
5% or less is low
20% or more is high
Empty vs Nutrient Dense Calories
Empty Calories: calories from solid fats and added sugars
- add calories to food but no nutrients
- also known as high caloric/energy foods
Solid Fats
fats that are solid at room temperature
commonly added to foods that are processed
Ex)
- butter
- beef fat
Added Sugars
sugars and syrups that are added when foods or beverages are processed or prepared
Example of Weight Loss Program
High Fiber
High health protein (lean)
Low Carbohydrates
Low fat
Water
Goal Physical Activity
physical activity should be gradually increased to a goal of 30 minutes per day of moderate-intensity activity
What percentage of adults do not meet the guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening guidelines?
80%
What percentage of adolescents do not do enough aerobic physical activity to meet guidelines?
80%