Weight Control/Diets

Question 1

Quick Weight Loss Approaches… (Quick fixes for overweight and obesity)

Answer 1

Do not promote sustainable lifestyle changes required for long term weight control

Question 2

Fad Diets (Quick fixes for overweight and obesity)

Answer 2

Safety and/or effectiveness are usually unproven

-Usually unproven alters the balance of carbohydrates, protein, and fat with the goal of promoting weight loss

Question 3

Weight Loss vs Weight Control

Answer 3

• Any popularized approach to weight loss that calls for a reduction in caloric intake can produce weight loss in the short run
• Often occur while on a weight loss diet eventually lead to a breakdown of control, binge eating previous habits and weight regain (When lost weight is regained dieters blame themselves and not the method and are ready to try other quick weight loss method, which usually fail )

Question 4

Why does the industry stay in business?

Answer 4

• Pressure to be thin
• New methods coming out all the time
• Lack of consumer protection (Weight loss products/services can be investigated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC): responds to consumer complaints)

Question 5

Lifestyle programs – Lifestyle Changes Focus On…(Weight Control Programs )

Answer 5

• Behavioral strategies to reduce caloric intake
• Identify small healthy behavioral changes
• Increase activity
• Offer support groups or counseling
• Encourages or motivated the person to make healthy eating and exercise

Question 6

Diet Pills

Answer 6

Orlistat (Alli, Xenical) works by partially blocking fat absorption in the intestine side effect = oily stools, mal-absorption of fat soluble vitamins intended to be used in conjunction with decrease calorie diet, exercise and behavior counseling

Question 7

Gastric Bypass (Bariatric Surgical Options)

Answer 7

• Most effective on average patients lose 60% of their excess body weight
• Approved for individuals with BMI over 40 or over 35 with diabetes or other health problems
• Must be committed to long-term dietary and other lifestyle changes and follow up care

Question 8

Lap-Band Surgery (Bariatric Surgical Options)

Answer 8

Adults with BMI over 35 or with BMI 30 -35 and obesity related health problems

• Performed laparoscopically
• Band can be adjusted

Question 9

Concerns with Bariatric Surgery

Answer 9

• Malabsorption surgery bypasses part of the intestines and less food is absorbed after a meal
• Nutrient deficiencies especially Vitamin D, B12 folate, calcium, iron
• Weight loss regain (increasing food intake can stretch stomach)
• Excess skin where fat stores where loss (needing surgery)

Question 10

Liposuction

Answer 10

• Fat under the skin from parts of the area are removed

- Intended for body shaping

Question 11

Weight loss making it last

Answer 11

Small acceptable changes
-List weak points in diet and activity: Identify options that are acceptable & enjoyable for each weak point and The more acceptable, easier and enjoyable the changes are to follow the more likely to succeed

Question 12

What to expect for weight loss

Answer 12

• There will be loss, plateaus, gains not a straight downward line
• More important to focus on behavior change (Eating healthy and activity not preoccupied with number)