NBC - Weight Control Lesson

Weight Control

Introduction

Weight Control

In this microlesson, we will be learning about weight control. Weight control involves gaining weight, losing weight, and maintaining weight. We will learn about how to gain and lose weight in a healthy way as well as what eating disorders are and how they effect weight control.

 

Explore

Explore the information below to learn more about weight control. Weight Control Weight loss or gain can be achieved by changing caloric intake, changing caloric output, or a combination of the two. Weight Loss Lose I lb. In I week •Eat 500 calories less each day than your average calorie you expand output •Add exercise each day that burns 500 calories •Combine the first two methods ex. eat 250 calories less and exercise 250 calories more Permanent Weight Loss can be achieved through diet or exercise, but a combination of the two is the best. Weight Gain Gain I lb. in I week • Eat 500 more calories than burned •Decrease exercise by 500 calories each day Combine the first two methods eat smart •Increase fruits, veggies. and grains •Decrease red meat •Increase poultry and fish •Eat meats broiled or baked • Decrease high fat foods • Decrease high cholesterol foods •Decrease high sugar foods •Decrease use of table salt long haul concept •Keep record of what you eat and look for patterns •Avoid eating while reading or watching TV •Pour snacks into a bowl •Eat breakfast everyday •Drink water before meals •Eat slowly, chew well

 

Explore the information below to learn more about eating disorders.

EATING DISORDERS Anorexia Nervosa Characterized by weight loss, difficulties maintaining an appropriate body weight for height, age, and stature; and, in many individuals, distorted body image. Thinness-loss of 15% or more of ideal weight Continued dieting when not overweight Feeling fat even when thin Denial of hunger Excessive exercising Frequently weighing oneself Hair loss Loss of menstruation Anorexia Athletica Characterized by excessive and compulsive exercise. An athlete suffering from sports anorexia tends to over exercise to give themselves a sense of having control over their body. An ongoing daily preoccupation with exercise Feelings of guilt or anxiety when normal exercise schedule is not followed Exercising instead of working or attending school Feelings of isolation while exercising Lying about the extent of exercise routine Exercising when significantly ill or injured Thinking about food only as it relates to exercise Basing self-worth on the amount of exercise completed each day Bulimia Characterized as an emotional disorder involving distortion of body image and an obsessive desire to lose weight, in which bouts of extreme overeating are followed by depression and self-induced vomiting, purging, or fasting. Binge eating Menstrual irregularities Swollen Glands Frequent fluctuations in weight Strict diet followed by binges Frequent use of bathroom after meals Depressive moods   

 

Challenge 

Review what you've learned by completing the activity below.

   

 

Reflection...

Weight control is a major aspect of your health. Weight loss or gain can be achieved by changing caloric intake, changing caloric output, or a combination of the two. To maintain weight, your caloric intake (what you eat) should be the same as your average daily caloric output (what you burn up). Permanent weight control is best achieved by a combined program of proper nutrition and regular exercise.

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