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A Wellness Way of Life, 5/e

Gwen Robbins, Ball State University
Debbie Powers, Ball State University
Sharon Burgess, Ball State University

Aiming for a Healthy Weight

Chapter Objectives

1.

Differentiate between overweight and obesity.

2.

Explain the purpose of the body mass index (BMI), and identify a BMI associated with health problems.

3.

List seven health conditions associated with obesity.

4.

Explain how the location of fat on the body is linked to health risks, and calculate waist-to-hip ratios.

5.

Describe how each of the following factors contributes to obesity: energy balance, fat cells, set point, heredity, metabolism, and nutrient composition of food.

6.

Define basal metabolic rate (BMR), and identify five factors that affect it.

7.

Distinguish a healthy weight loss program from a fad/diet program.

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