Body Composition
What does body composition mean?
Body composition is the ratio of the various components—fat, bone, and muscle—that make up your body
What does BMI stand for?
body mass index
What are 2 diseases that can be caused by being overweight?
diabetes
heart disease
liver & gall bladder disease
cancer
hypertension
When does weight loss occur?
in a calorie deficit
eating less calories than you expend
fasting
not eating or drinking anything except water for a set amount of time
Name 2 factors that determine what you should weigh.
gender
age
height
body composition
What is 1 other method of determining body composition?
DXA
underwater weighing
air displacement
skinfold
bioelectrical impedence
How does a person become overweight?
consuming more calories than they expend
How do you maintain your body weight?
keep an equal calorie balance.
Calories in = calories out
diuretic
a supplement that causes a person to lose fluids
Approximately what percentage of adults in the US are overweight? (within 5%)
36%
What 2 measurements are used to determine BMI?
height and weight
What is a psychological factor that contributes to weight gain?
eating for comfort
celebrations
depression/anxiety
Specific, Measurable, Attainable/Action oriented, Realistic, Time table
"all or nothing" mindset
a way of thinking in which a person has to do it "all" right or her or she has done "nothing" right
Approximately what percentage of children in the US are overweight? (within 5%)
17%
What BMI range determines if an adult is overweight?
25.0 - 29.9
What is portion size?
the amount of food served for a single person
What mindset should you avoid about eating and weight loss?
"all or nothing" mindset
Body mass index (BMI)
a number calculated from a persons height and weight that is an indicator of excess body fat
What is one reason that we discussed why Americans are overweight?
lack of exercise
unhealthy eating habits
portion sizes
What BMI determines if adults are underweight?
<18.5
How does a person's culture impact their eating habits?
different types and tastes of food
different values of ideal weight
how, where and when you eat
What is an unhealthy way to lose weight?
fad diet
drugs
eating disorders
overweight
having excess body weight for a particular height