The document discusses weight categories based on Body Mass Index (BMI). It defines the categories of underweight, normal weight, overweight and obese based on BMI ranges. Being overweight or obese increases the risk of health issues like heart disease, diabetes and stroke. The leading causes of weight problems are poor eating habits, lack of exercise and consuming processed foods. The document provides tips for maintaining a healthy weight such as regular exercise, eating nutrient-rich whole foods, avoiding emotional eating and keeping a food diary.

2. Weight Categories
! Weight Management is a major issue in American society today.
! Individuals are not eating as healthy as they should.
! We see an increase in consumption of empty calories and less nutrient
dense foods.
! This can lead to health and weight management issues.
! There are three types of weight categories based on the Body Mass
Index.
! The Body Mass Index (BMI) chart is a method for determining weight
by evaluating a ratio be height to weight. Note: BMI may vary in athletes
and individuals with more muscle mass)
! The different categories for weight are Underweight, Normal weight,
Overweight, Obese and Extremely Obese.

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4. Body Mass Index
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5. Overweight and Obesity
Risk Factors
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! Overweight is having a
BMI greater than 25 kg/
m2
! Obesity is defined as
having a BMI of 30kg/m2
! Being overweight has
many risk factors such as:
! Coronary heart disease
! -High blood pressure
! -Stroke
! -Type 2 Diabetes
! - Metabolic Syndrome

6. Underweight
! Underweight causes include the following:
! Eating disorders
! Altered response to hunger, appetite,
! Hereditary factors
! Prolong emotional stress
! Addictions to alcohol and drugs
! Weird diet patterns

7. Underweight Risk Factors
! Underweight is
defined as having a BMI
of under 18.5 kg/m2
! Risks Factors include
the following:
! Greater risk of death
! Cancer
! Chronic lung disease
! Heart failure

8. Cause of Weight Problems
! The number one cause of weight problems are poor
! eating habit
! Lack of exercise
! Inadequate amount of sleep
! Eating processed foods that lack the proper nutrients
! Eating empty calories
! High rate of sugar consumption
! Emotional eating habits
! Taking prescription medication

9. Tips
and
Solu<ons
! For Optimal health is important to have a
healthy balance.
! This includes the following:
! Exercise regularly,- cardio
! Eating nutrient rich- foods.
! Keep a food dietary fiber
! Avoid emotional eating habits
! Keep a food diary
! Eat whole and organically grown foods

10. Tips
and
Solu<ons
!
Eating whole foods will help keep
weight off.
! fruits and vegetables
! whole grains, like oatmeal, whole-wheat bread, and
brown rice
! seafood, lean meats, poultry, and eggs
! fat-free or low-fat milk and cheese, or substitutes
(like soy or rice milk) that are high in vitamin D and
calcium
! beans, nuts, and seeds

11. Tips
and
Solu<ons
!
For
each
weight
type
it
is
important
to
eat
the
right
amount
of
calories
each
day.
! For obesity and overweight it is good to reduce
calorie intake gradually by 200-300 each day.
! It is best not to do crash diets.
! Eat a balance of healthy fats, proteins and
carbohydrates and fiber.
! Change eating habits from large meals to smaller
meals – three or more including snacks.
! Reduce stress.

12. Reference
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Nutrition (Fifth Edition). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett
Learning.
– Jamison, J. (2003). Clinical Guide to Nutrition & Dietary
Supplements in Disease Management. London: Churchill
Livingstone.
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October
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2015,
from
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