Chapter 6 Lesson 1
Body Image
o The way you see your body
o Affected by several factors including
media images and the attitudes of family
and friends
Body Mass Index (BMI)
o A ratio that allows you to assess your
body size in relation to your height and
weight
Calculating BMI
o Take out your phone and look up “How to
calculate BMI?”
o Plug in your height and weight, click on
“Calculate BMI”
o Refer to chart on phone or in health textbook
to see where you are
Body Composition
o Ratio of body fat to lean body tissue
o We should be more concerned about body fat than
focusing so much on what the scale says (body weight)
Why?
o Muscle weighs more than fat so an athlete could weigh
more on the scale, but have lower body fat.
Overweight vs. Obesity
o They are not the same thing:
o Overweight-condition where a person is
heavier than the standard weight range for his
or her height
o Obesity-having an excess amount of body fat
o Underweight-condition in which a person is
less than the standard weight range for his or
her height
Ways to Manage Weight
o Target your appropriate weight
o Set realistic goals
o Personalize your plan
o Put your goal and plan in writing
o Evaluate your progress
Healthy Weight Loss Strategies
o Eat 1,700 to 1,800 calories daily to meet your body’s
energy needs
o Include your favorites in moderation
o Eat a variety of low-calorie, nutrient dense foods,
(foods that are high in nutrients as compared with their
calorie content)
o Drink plenty of water
Healthy Weight Gain Strategies
o Increase your calorie intake
o Eat often and take second helpings
o Eat nutritious snacks
o Build muscle