Weight Management Flashcards
What mental health aspects should be considered in weight management?
Emotional factors and avoiding weight stigma
How many calories per hour do males and females burn during strenuous activity?
Males 920, Females 740
How many calories per hour do males and females burn during moderate activity?
Males 460, Females 370
How many calories per hour do males and females burn during moderate activity?
Males 460, Females 370
Light Activity Energy Requirements
Females burn 240 calories/hour, males burn 300 calories/hour
Types of Beneficial Physical Activity
Aerobic exercises, strength training, endurance activities, and non-exercise movement
Sustainable Weight Management Approach
Combining moderate calorie reduction with increased physical activity
Ineffective Weight Loss Methods to Avoid
Fad diets, very low-calorie diets, and diet pills
Dangerous Waist-to-Hip Ratio
Above 1.0 for men or 0.85 for women indicates high disease risk
High-Risk Waist Circumference for Men
Over 94 cm indicates increased risk, over 102 cm shows substantially increased risk
Normal BMI Range
Below 25 is considered normal weight, 25-29.9 is overweight, 30 or greater indicates obesity
Key Environmental Contributors to Obesity
Food marketing, socioeconomic status, and social network influences
Main Physiological Factors in Weight Management
Hormonal influences, genetic predisposition, and developmental factors affecting fat cells
Common Behavioral Causes of Weight Gain
Excessive calorie consumption, physical inactivity, increased sedentary activities
Major Health Risks of Obesity
Heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and certain types of cancer
