Solutions
Bioelectrical impedance
measures resistance to an electrical current to determine fat and
lean mass
Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA):
uses X-rays to determine weight of fat, fat-free soft tissue, and
bone mineral
Total body electrical conductance (TOBEC):
measures total body electrical conductance in an
electromagnetic field
upper body obesity
Related to heart disease, high blood pressure, and type 2
diabetes
Encouraged by alcohol intake, smoking, and testosterone
Apple shape
Waist circumference > 40" (102 cm) for men; > 35" (88 cm)for
women
Along with BMI > 25, associated with significant health risk
Lower-Body gynoid obesity
Fat resists being shed
Encouraged by estrogen and progesterone
Pear shape
After Menopause, this becomes more common
, genes
background accounts for up to 70% of weight differences
between people
determine metabolic rate, fuel use, brain chemistry
1200; 1500
Kilocalorie control
? kilocalories per day for women
?kilocalories per day for men
Behavior Modification
Chain-breaking
Stimulus control
cognitive restructuring
contingency management
self-monitoring
Chain-breaking
Breaking the link between two behaviors;
eating a bag of chips while watching TV
Stimulus Control
Altering the enviroment and putting you in charge;
avoiding Starbuck or McDonalds
Cognitive Restructuring
Change your frame of mind;
replacing eating due to stress with walking
Contingency Management