By: Jessica Hudson
There are three distinct categories when it comes to weight. Underweight, overweight, and obese are terms that help identify the status of a person’s weight. Underweight is defined as an individual that has a bodyweight that is under the standard weight for their age and height. According to our textbook a person that is underweight will have a BMI below 18.5 (Sizer and Whitney, 2013, p. 335). An individual that is overweight has a bodyweight that is over the standard weight for their age and height. Sizer and Whitney (2013), a person that is overweight will have a BMI of 25 to 29.9” (p. 335). A person that is obese will have an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity is a high leader in deaths and medical bills (Gray, 2010). Weight is a rising issue in today's society.
There are three distinct categories when it comes to weight. Underweight, overweight, and obese are terms that help identify the status of a person’s weight. Underweight is defined as an individual that has a bodyweight that is under the standard weight for their age and height. According to our textbook a person that is underweight will have a BMI below 18.5 (Sizer and Whitney, 2013, p. 335). An individual that is overweight has a bodyweight that is over the standard weight for their age and height. Sizer and Whitney (2013), a person that is overweight will have a BMI of 25 to 29.9” (p. 335). A person that is obese will have an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity is a high leader in deaths and medical bills (Gray, 2010). Weight is a rising issue in today's society.
A person's diet will directly prevent cases of underweight, overweight, and obesity. Underweight individuals have
insufficient amount of nutrients, which could lead to a majority of problems,
including death. On the other hand, an excess amount of body weight can lead to
chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. As Sizer and
Whitney (2013) describe, “Excess body fatness causes up to half of all cases of
hypertension, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke” (p. 336). It is
important that individuals maintain a healthy weight.
Individuals should be properly educated on the significant role that diet plays in promoting a healthier lifestyle. A healthy diet might consist of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, WATER, and lean meats. Calories should be counted and tracked into food journals. In addition, adding in physical activity is
imperative for a healthy body. Physical activity will help burn off extra
energy and help maintain a healthy weight. Even a change as small as giving up cokes in a person's diet will significantly decrease the overall health risks. A person's diet is everything when it comes to weight factors.
Reference
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Gray, K. (2010). The
Complexity of Obesity. Diverse: Issues In Higher Education, 27(19),
15-17.
Sizer, F. &
Whitney, E. (2013). Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies (13th
ed.). Mason, OH: Cengage Learning.
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