1. Welcome to yourHealthy Lifestyle Choices Program Module 1

2. Background to the Problem ofObesityThis unit has been developed to assist theparticipant to : Be able to define and classify obesity Explain the extent of the problem ofobesity among the Australian population Understand the potential pathways thatcontribute to obesity Copyright XtraMile Personal FItness & Nutrition 3. What is Obesity? An increase in body weight beyond thelimitation of skeletal and physicalrequirements, as a result of excessiveaccumulation of body fat Body Mass Index (BMI) Weight in kilogramsHeight 2 Question 1- page 5 Copyright XtraMile Personal FItness & Nutrition 4. What is Obesity? Weight in kilograms Height (in metres)220 25 is normal healthy range25 30 is grade 1 obesity30 40 is grade 2 obesity> 40 is considered morbid obesityQuestion 2 page 5Copyright XtraMile PersonalFItness & Nutrition 5. What is Obesity?A simpler method to calculate obesity is: Men with a waist measurement greater 102cm Women with a waist measurement greater 88cm Question 3 page 5 Copyright XtraMile Personal FItness & Nutrition 6. The Chances Are You willBecome Overweight The prevalence of obesity in men has more thandoubled and more than tripled in women in thepast 25 years Over 60% of the population is over-weight(67.4% of men & 52% of women) Obesity in Australian children has increased toover 20% in the last 10 years Copyright XtraMile Personal FItness & Nutrition 7. Why is Obesity a Problem inAustralia? Is it because of take-aways? Can we blame the manufacturers of convenience snack foods? Copyright XtraMile Personal FItness & Nutrition 8. Or Can We Blame T.V. Computers Copyright XtraMile Personal FItness & Nutrition 9. The Responsibility is OursBecause. The choices are ours!The choices we make everyday determine the type ofperson we are.Copyright XtraMile PersonalFItness & Nutrition 10. . conflict occurs when who we are is not who wedesire to be. Copyright XtraMile Personal FItness & Nutrition 11. Why Dont We Make TheCorrect Choices? Habit Lack of knowledge Lack of effortCopyright XtraMile PersonalFItness & Nutrition 12. Your turn to do some workMy Habits That Contribute To My Weight Gain1234 I do too little activity and exercise Question 4 page 7 Copyright XtraMile Personal FItness & Nutrition