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Lecture 26Chapter 11: Achieving and Maintaining a Health WeightLearning OutcomesKnow what is considered a healthy BMI range and understand its relevance to healthBe able to identify the specific health outcomes associated with visceral fat and sitting (waist measurement)Be able to identify the benefits of sustained moderate weight lossBe able to identify the factors that contribute to BMR and how to modify themUnderstand the factors that contributes to weight gain and obesityBe able to calculate weight loss for specific calorie deficitsBe able to identify the components of mindless and mindful/intuitive eatingBMI: Body Mass Index (weight in kg) / (height in m^2^)BMR: Basal Metabolic RateBMI<18.5 is considered underweight18.5-24.9 is considered normal weight range25-29.5 is considered overweight>30 is considered obese>40 morbid obeseAccording to the article, ideal BMI, in terms of mortality risk:Increases with ageIdeal Body Fat CompositionFitWomen: 21-24%, Men 14-17%AverageWomen: 25-31%, Men 18-24%Overweight people have increased risk of premature deathBenefits of weight lossImproved insulin sensitivityReduced hypertensionIncreased HDLReduced LDL10% weight lossBML >40Behaviors (as listed above) can mitigate effects of excess body weightNot smokingExercise 3x/weekModerate alcohol>5 fruits/veggiesHealth Outcomes of Excess Visceral FatChronic diseases linked obesity (increased inflammation with increased visceral fat)DiabetesHeart diseaseHypertensionStrokeCertain types of cancerRecommended Waist CircumferenceWomen greater than 35 inchesMen greater than 40 inchesWhen you go over that, that visceral fat/waist will continueNutrition 130 1st Edition Lecture 26 Chapter 11: Achieving and Maintaining a Health Weight Learning Outcomes- Know what is considered a healthy BMI range and understand its relevance to health - Be able to identify the specific health outcomes associated with visceral fat and sitting (waist measurement)- Be able to identify the benefits of sustained moderate weight loss- Be able to identify the factors that contribute to BMR and how to modify them- Understand the factors that contributes to weight gain and obesity - Be able to calculate weight loss for specific calorie deficits- Be able to identify the components of mindless and mindful/intuitive eatingBMI: Body Mass Index (weight in kg) / (height in m^2^)BMR: Basal Metabolic RateBMI- <18.5 is considered underweight- 18.5-24.9 is considered normal weight range- 25-29.5 is considered overweight- >30 is considered obese- >40 morbid obese According to the article, ideal BMI, in terms of mortality risk:- Increases with age Ideal Body Fat Composition - FitThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.o Women: 21-24%, Men 14-17%- Averageo Women: 25-31%, Men 18-24% Overweight people have increased risk of premature death Benefits of weight loss- Improved insulin sensitivity- Reduced hypertension- Increased HDL - Reduced LDL- 10% weight loss- BML >40 Behaviors (as listed above) can mitigate effects of excess body weight- Not smokingo Exercise 3x/week- Moderate alcohol- >5 fruits/veggies Health Outcomes of Excess Visceral Fat- Chronic diseases linked obesity (increased inflammation with increased visceral fat)- Diabetes- Heart disease- Hypertension- Stroke- Certain types of cancer Recommended Waist Circumference- Women greater than 35 inches- Men greater than 40 inches- When you go over that, that visceral fat/waist will


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