CHAPTER SIX: FOOD AND YOUR HEALTH

Lesson One

MANAGING YOUR WEIGHT

• __________________: 10% over the standard weight for height

• ________________: Excess body fat (adipose tissue)• Common health risk in the U.S.• Higher risk of health problems (hypertension, high

cholesterol, diabetes)

WHAT IS UNDERWEIGHT?

• _______ or more below normal weight

• Undernourished : not taking in sufficient calories or nutrients to sustain normal body functions

DETERMINE A HEALTHY WEIGHT

• ___________________: ratio of a person’s weight to their height.

• Write the formula:

WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM

• Target your weight• Set reachable goals• Personal plan• Nutritional eating plan• Exercise

• Write out your plan and goals

• Stick to your plan

• Positive thinking

• Evaluate your progress• Weekly weigh-ins • Monitor clothing sizes

BOTTOM LINE!EXPEND MORE

CALORIES THAN YOU INGEST…YOU WILL

LOSE WEIGHT AND OR BODY FAT!!