A.N Unit 03
A.N Unit 03
A.N Unit 03
Subia Naz
Lecturer
ION&M, DUHS
Objectives:
Explain the concept of appropriate body
weight.
Discuss the relationship of excess body
weight to the development of chronic
disease.
Explain the concept of energy balance.
Explain body mass index calculation.
Explain the role of diet in weight
management.
Cont…..
Identify factors in the Pakistani diet that
are particularly conducive to weight gain.
Explain the role of exercise in weight
management.
Explain the role of behavior modification
technique in weight management.
Council patient regarding weight
management.
Determining the Right body Weight:
Overweight: increased body weight in
relation to height
Body mass index (BMI): a formula for weight
assessment based on a weight-to-height
relationship
Obesity
Mild:20 to 40 percent over ideal weight
Moderate: 41 to 99 percent over ideal weight
Severe, morbid, or gross: 100 percent or more
Assessing Fat Levels
Body mass index (BMI)
Weight (kg) / height squared (m2) OR
Weight (lbs) / height squared (inches2)*703
Healthy weight is a BMI of 19 to 25.
Overweight is a BMI of 25 or more.
Obese is a BMI of 30 or more.
Body Mass Index: Are You at a Healthy
Weight?
Waist Circumference and Ratio
Measurements
Waist circumference should be less than:
Men:
40 inches
Women: 35 inches
Risk Factors for Obesity
Higher in minorities, especially women
Environmental factors
Advertising
Fast food
Bottle feeding infants
Sedentary lifestyles
Automated equipment
Computer and TV use
Decline in physical education requirements in
schools
One Person at Various Stages of Weight
Loss
Managing Your Weight
Keep weight control in perspective.
Understand calories.
Include exercise.
Improve eating habits.
Select a nutritional plan.
The Concept of Energy Balance
Selecting a nutritional Plan
Set realistic goals.
Reward yourself for meeting goals.
Seek assistance in selecting a dietary plan.
Body Mass Index (BMI)