Health and Wellness Exam #2

How to calculate BMI

weight / height x 703

underweight

less than 18.5

overweight weight

25-29.9

obese

over 30

limitation of bmi

doesn’t distinguish between fat and muscle

correlation between waist circumference and heart disease

Abdominal fat increases risk of heart disease

3 components that determine your daily caloric energy expenditure

Resting metabolic rate (60-70%)

Food digestion (10%)

Physical Activity (20-30%)

3 lifestyle strategies for weight management

Balance food intake and energy expenditure

Avoid late night eatin

Get 6-8 of sleep a night

body image

mental representation a person holds about his or her body

body image disorders

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)

Muscle dysmorphia

eating disorders

Anorexia nervosa (self-starvation)

Bulimia nervosa (binge-eating and purging)

Binge-eating disorder

strategies to manage body image

eliminate social media comparison

focus on health not appearance

positive self talk and surround yourself with supportive people

obesogenic environment

Encourages excess calories and discourages PA

Essential fat in men and women

3-5% in men, 8-12% in women

biological factors that affect body composition and weight

Genetics

Fat Cells

Metabolism

Hormones

Gut Bacteria

Sleep

Resting metabolic rate

Energy required to maintain vital body functions

exercise guideline for children