Weight+Management

=Weight Management=

What it is
To maintain a stable weight, your energy intake needs to equal the energy you use. If you use more energy than you consume, you will lose weight. On the other hand, if you eat more than you use, you will gain weight. The sensible answer to losing excess body fat is to make small healthy changes to your eating and exercise habits. These changes should be things that you can maintain as part of your lifestyle – that way you will lose weight and keep it off.

Symptoms
- A BMI of over 25 is classified as overweight, whereas over 30 is obese (normal range is 18.5-24.9). - Waist circumference is a measure of fat distribution and metabolic risk, as apple-shape distribution (high waist circumference) has a higher metabolic risk (e.g. BP), hyperinsulinaemia and hyperlipidaemia when compared with pear-shaped distribution (low waist circumference). - Measure of obesity using waist circumference:

__Caucasian__ __Asian/Indian__ - approx 10cm lower __Pacific Islander__ - often higher Being overweight increases the risk of: • High blood pressure • Increased blood cholesterol • Heart disease • Some cancers • Stroke • Type 2 diabetes • Osteoarthritis It can also affect how well a person can do daily activities. For example, you may find you tire more easily when playing with your children or walking the dog.
 * men || >94cm || >102cm ||
 * women || >80cm || >88cm ||

Additional Resources
[|Self-Care Cards - Weight and Health] [|Healthy Eating Tips] [|Weight Loss - a healthy approach] [|Weight Management Services] [|Weight Management] [|Pharmacy Nutrition]
 * Better Health**
 * Lecture Notes**