Chapter 9

Weight Management Outline

 

                                                                                                                      

 

I.                    Health Implications of Overweight and Obesity

 

 

 

II.                 Factors Contributing To Excess Body Fat

 

 

1. Genetic Factor
2. Physiological Factors
3. Lifestyle Factors
4. Psychosocial Factors

 

 

III.               Adopting A Healthy Lifestyle For Successful Weight Management

 

1. Diet and Eating Habits
2. Total Calories
3. Portion Sizes
4. Energy (Calorie) Density
5. Fat Calories
6. Complex Carbohydrates
7. Simple Sugars and Refined Carbohydrates
8. Protein
9. Eating Habits

 

 

IV.              Physical Activity and Exercise

 

1. Physical Activity
2. Exercise
3. Thoughts and Emotions
4. Coping Strategies

 

 

V.                 Approaches To Overcoming A Weight Problem

 

1. Doing It Yourself
2. Diet Books
3. Dietary Supplements and Diet Aids
4. Formula Drinks and Food Bars
5. Herbs and Herbal Products   
6. Other Supplements and Diet Aids
7. Weight-Loss Programs
8. Noncommercial Weight-Loss Programs
9. Commercial Weight-Loss Programs
10. Online Weight-Loss Programs
11. Clinical Weight-Loss Programs
12. Prescriptions Drugs
13. Surgery
14. Psychological Help

 

 

 

VI.              Eating Disorders:  Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa 

 

                Anorexia

 

        

                Bulimia

 

 

                Binge-Eating Disorder

 

 

 

VII.               Creating An Individual Weight-Management Plan

 

 

 

1. Assess Your Motivation and Commitment
2. Set Reasonable Goals
3. Assess Your Current Energy Balance
4. Increase Your Level of Physical Activity
5. Make Changes in Your Diet and Eating Habits
6. Put Your Plan Into Action
7. Write Daily
8. Get Others to Help
9. Think Positively