Weight Management and Eating Disorders Overview

Caloric Balance

Key to losing weight by managing intake.

Base Metabolic Demand

Calories needed for body to survive.

Overweight Percentage

68% of American adults are overweight.

Obesity Percentage

33.8% of American adults are obese.

Weight Loss Requirement

3,500 calorie deficit equals one pound loss.

Daily Caloric Reduction

Subtract 500 calories daily for weight loss.

Weekly Weight Loss Goal

Aim for 1-2 pounds per week.

Genetic Factors

Genetics influence weight management success.

Diet Influence

Diet plays a crucial role in weight.

Exercise Importance

Regular exercise aids in weight management.

Sleep's Role

Adequate sleep is vital for weight control.

Food Logging

Track food intake to maintain accountability.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Negative body image distorts self-perception.

Muscle Dysmorphic Disorder

Perceives self as small despite muscularity.

Anorexia Nervosa

Eating less than 1,200 calories over 90 days.

Anorexia Demographics

Primarily affects females aged 14-22.

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge-purge cycle involving food and vomiting.

Binge Eating Disorder

Consuming large calories in one sitting.

Shame in Binge Eating

Often done alone due to feelings of shame.

Health Risks of Anorexia

Can lead to cardiac death and osteoporosis.

Health Risks of Bulimia

Increases risk of esophageal and stomach cancers.

Accountability Helpers

Supportive friends aid in weight management.

Recommended sugar intake

<10% of daily caloric intake

Mouth's role in digestion

moistening of food, bolus formation, chemical digestion of starch (not protein)

esophagus role in digestion

peristalsis and gravity move food along

stomach role in digestion

hydrochloric acid prepares gastric area for enzyme action

small intestine role in digestion

produces enzymes

prepares food for absorption

Liver role in digestion

produces bile

Gallbladder role in digestion

stores bile

Pancreas role in digestion

manufactures, hold, and secretes digestive enzymes

Large intestine role in digestion

absorb water and other nutrients

collects food residue for excretion

Rectum role in digestion

stores and expels feces

Set point theory

belief that brain mechanisms regulate body weight around a genetically predetermined 'set point'

Fat soluble vitamins

Vitamins A, D, E, K

water soluble vitamins

B vitamins and vitamin C

recommended water intake

Men should consume 3.0 L (13 cups) and women 2.2 L (9 cups) of this per day.