Healthful Weight

6th Grade NutritionLesson 4Pages B58-63

Healthy Weight A weight that is desirable for a

person. This varies from person to person The reasons to have

a healthy weight are the same

Reasons to Maintain a Healthy Weight More likely to have positive self-

esteem

More energy

Reduce risk of injury from accidents

Reduce risk of several diseases

Ways to Maintain a Healthy Weight Balance Calories in with Calories

out! Calories in = foods we eat Calories out = exercise and activity

How to Gain Weight Underweight: below a healthy

weight

Brainstorm: How would a person gain weight if they wanted to?

Tips to Gain Weight Increase amounts of healthy food

Eat healthy snacks

Choose calorie-rich foods that contain nutrients and limit sugar, fats and cholesterol

How to Lose Weight Overweight: above a persons

healthy weight.

Brainstorm: How would a person lose weight?

Tips for Losing Weight Increase the # of calories used by physical

activity

Don’t lose weight quickly; slow, steady progress

Continue to eat recommended amounts

Choose lower calorie food, smaller portions

Do not follow fad diets

Fad Diets: BEWARE! Weight-loss programs based on

popular trends rather than scientific evidence

Fad Diet Brainstorm: What fad diets do you know of? What are you supposed to do?

How to Determine Your Healthful Weight Body Composition: the proportion of

fat tissue to lean tissue Lean tissue: bones, muscles and

organs

Girls usually have a higher fat percentage than boys

How to Measure Body Composition Body Mass Index: measures mass

compared to height

Even if you have a healthful weight, you still need to practice healthy habits.

Determining Body Type Many cases, body type is hereditary

Ectomorph: Thin and lean Endomorph: round and thick Mesomorph: strong and muscular

Body Types

Mesomorph

EndomorphEctomorph

Body Types People of each body type can

achieve a healthy weight and appearance.

Lifestyle choices have an effect on a person’s weight