Chapter 5 Key Points - PE 185

Weight is a serious and growing health issue in the US

71% of adult population (20 & up) are overweight

What are the two main causes of overweight issues in the U.S.?

Lack of activity and poor diet habits.

What BMI is considered underweight?

BMI below 18.

What BMI range is considered a good/healthy weight?

BMI 19-24.

What BMI range is considered overweight?

BMI 25-29.

What BMI is considered obese?

BMI 30 or higher.

Why is diet combined with exercise recommended for weight management?

To avoid losing lean tissue and maintain muscle mass.

What is more important than body weight alone?

Body fat percentage.

Why is quick weight loss usually not effective?

It is temporary.

What is obesity?

Too much body fat caused by overeating and/or not exercising enough.

How can obesity affect a person's life?

It can affect physical wellness and social areas such as employment.

What is a yo-yo diet?

Losing weight, stopping the diet, and gaining the weight back.

What is a fat & rigid diet?

A diet that restricts certain foods.

What is a crash diet?

A diet that mostly causes water-weight loss.

What is the key to successful weight loss?

Permanent behavior change (behavior modification).

What happens when calorie intake equals calorie output?

Weight is maintained.

What happens when calorie intake is greater than calorie output?

Weight gain occurs.

What happens when calorie intake is less than calorie output?

Weight loss occurs.

What is an eating disorder?

A fear of gaining weight that may involve restricted eating and a distorted body image.

What is anorexia?

Starving oneself, limiting food intake, and having a distorted body image.

What is bulimia?

Binge eating followed by purging (vomiting).

What does BED stand for?

Binge Eating Disorder.