DIETING
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BMR = Basic metabolic rate
Rate at which you metabolize
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Minimum energy you use to stay alive.
Changes with age, size, genetics, gender.
DIETING
How in the world do I lose weight?
Only 2 steps.
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1. Reduce Kcal intake.
2. Increase Kcal output (exercise)
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1 lb of fat = 3500 Kcals
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BMI = basic metabolic indexThis is the current test to see if you are underweight, normal, overweight, or obese.
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weight(lbs) x 703 ---------------------
Height (in) ^2
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Under weight = 18.5Normal weight= 18.5-24.9Overweight = 25-29.9Obesity = 30+
DIETING
55% of Americans are Obese!!!
Disorders
Obesity: excess body weight (BMI)
OBESTIY
DISORDERS
Bulimia: Eating disorder where one usually binges and then vomits repeatedly.
Bulimia
Bulimia
Disorders
Anorexia Nervosa: eating disorder when the subject doesn’t eat. Never feels thin enough.
Anorexia Nervosa
Please take care of yourselves!