Text based NOTES on obesity, weight control and eating
disorders that can be copy and pasted for use in
class                  


Calories and Energy (and what they mean to weight gain/loss)

A Calorie is the unit of measurement for amount of energy taken in to body and
used by body (to put it simply)

When you eat Carbohydrates, Protein and Fats, your body takes in or consumes
calories.

You get 4.1 calories per gram of Carbs and Protein and 9.5 calories per gram of
fats.**

However, to put it simply if your caloric intake exceeds (is greater than) your
caloric expenditure (output) the extra calories are stored by the body as fat.  Your
body does this because it can not “metabolize” the extra energy (see eating
disorders below)

**=in case you were wondering......Alcohol, they kind you drink is "ethyl"
alcohol.  Ethyl comes from fermented grains such as barley and wheat (beer, pure
grain alcohol) and also fruits (wine).  When you look at an alcoholic beverage
label, it will list the total amount of calories and it will never match what it should
be if you view the amount of sugar and protein in it.  What happens is..the alcohol
itself is quickly metabolized by your body and filtered through the liver into sugar...
that sugar spikes (raises very fast) your blood sugar level and at the same time,
provides your body with calories from sugar.......after calculations...it averages
out to about 7 calories per gram of alcohol

less than fat but more than complex carbs and protein.   

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HEALTHY WEIGHT  

EXCESSIVE WEIGHT can lead to:

-Type 2 Diabetes
-Heart Disease
-Decrease immune system
-Bone and joint problems
-Increased cancer risk
-PLUS A HOST OF OTHER PROBLEMS

For a list of 20 things that can go wrong because of obesity, see resources to right

A Healthy Weight

Your height, age, gender, inherited body type, and growth pattern determine your
healthy weight.

A healthy weight is not just one number, but a range.

Body Mass Index is a way to assess your body size, taking your height and weight
into account.

To see if your weight falls within a healthy range, use the Body Mass Index (BMI)
chart for teens by clicking on the link

Benefits of a Healthy Weight

Being overweight or underweight may increase your risk of developing serious
health problems.

Being seriously overweight strains the muscles and bones and makes the heart
work harder.
It also increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

But…Being seriously underweight can cause fatigue, sleeplessness, and irritability.

Tips for Managing Your Weight

To safely reach and maintain a healthy weight:

Eat moderate amounts of healthy foods.
Be physically active each day.
Avoid fad diets.
Choose lean meats, low-fat dairy foods, and foods that are steamed or baked.
Watch portion sizes.
Eat slowly and chew your food well.
If you need to lose weight, do it gradually.
Eat small servings with fewer calories.
Eat at regular times each day and drink plenty of water.

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Obesity

WEBSITES and Web Based Activities to promote
Comprehension, Enrichment and Remediation:

LET's MOVE.GOV = Mrs. Obama's anti-Obesity initiative

ARTICLE: Michele Obama to create Obesity Awareness (1/22/2010)
also contains obesity interactive activity = USA Today

ARTICLE: 20 diseases from Obesity = Dr. Mercola

Community Guide to Obesity = CDC

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Nutrition and Exercise
Obesity and Weight Control
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