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Energy Balance and Energy Balance and Weight ControlWeight Control
Obesity is a Growing Obesity is a Growing ProblemProblem 127 million adults in the U.S. are 127 million adults in the U.S. are
overweight, 60 million obese, and overweight, 60 million obese, and 9 million severely obese. 9 million severely obese.
64.5 percent of U.S. adults are 64.5 percent of U.S. adults are overweight (BMIoverweight (BMI≥≥25)25)
30.5 percent are obese (BMI30.5 percent are obese (BMI≥≥30)30) 4.7 percent are severely obese 4.7 percent are severely obese
(BM(BM≥≥40)40)
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsAdultsBRFSS, 1985BRFSS, 1985
Source: Mokdad A H, et al. J Am Med Assoc 1999;282:16, 2001;286:10.
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsAdultsBRFSS, 2001BRFSS, 2001
Source: Mokdad A H, et al. J Am Med Assoc 1999;282:16, 2001;286:10.
Prevalence of Obesity Prevalence of Obesity in Ohioin Ohio
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1991 1995 1998 1999 2000 2001
% of adults
Obesity: A Major Obesity: A Major Health IssueHealth Issue Obesity is the No. 2 preventable cause of Obesity is the No. 2 preventable cause of
death and disability (smoking is #1)death and disability (smoking is #1) Obesity is associated with increased risk Obesity is associated with increased risk
of heart disease, stroke, gallbladder of heart disease, stroke, gallbladder disease, cancer, osteoarthritis, sleep disease, cancer, osteoarthritis, sleep apneaapnea
Obesity-related health problems cost $75 Obesity-related health problems cost $75 billion annually (2003 data)billion annually (2003 data)
The public pays about $39 billion a year -- The public pays about $39 billion a year -- or about $175 per person -- for obesity or about $175 per person -- for obesity through Medicare and Medicaid programsthrough Medicare and Medicaid programs
Health Risks of Health Risks of ObesityObesity Cardiovascular diseaseCardiovascular disease CancerCancer HypertensionHypertension Bone/joint disordersBone/joint disorders Type 2 diabetesType 2 diabetes
Energy BalanceEnergy Balance
Relationship between energy intake and Relationship between energy intake and energy expendedenergy expended
Positive energy balancePositive energy balance– Energy intake Energy intake >> energy expended energy expended– Results in weight gainResults in weight gain
Negative energy balanceNegative energy balance– Energy intake Energy intake << energy expended energy expended– Results in weight lossResults in weight loss
Estimating Kcal Estimating Kcal Content in Food Content in Food
Bomb calorimeterBomb calorimeter Burns food inside a Burns food inside a
chamber surrounded chamber surrounded by waterby water
Heat is given off as Heat is given off as food is burnedfood is burned
The increase in The increase in water temperature water temperature indicates the amount indicates the amount of energy in the foodof energy in the food
Use and Storage of FatUse and Storage of Fat
Most fat is stored directly into Most fat is stored directly into adipose tissueadipose tissue
Body has unlimited ability to store Body has unlimited ability to store fat (as fat) fat (as fat)
Fat will remain as fat for storage Fat will remain as fat for storage Physical activity encourages the Physical activity encourages the
burning of dietary fatburning of dietary fat
Use and Storage of Use and Storage of CHOCHO Limited CHO can be stored as glycogenLimited CHO can be stored as glycogen Most CHO is used as a energy source to Most CHO is used as a energy source to
meet immediate energy needsmeet immediate energy needs Excessive CHO will be converted to fat Excessive CHO will be converted to fat
(for storage)(for storage) Body prefers to use CHO as energy Body prefers to use CHO as energy
sourcesource Only excess intake of CHO and protein Only excess intake of CHO and protein
will be turned into fatwill be turned into fat
Use and Storage of Use and Storage of ProteinProtein Protein is primarily used for tissue Protein is primarily used for tissue
synthesissynthesis Excess protein is used for energyExcess protein is used for energy Some protein will be synthesized Some protein will be synthesized
into fat (for storage)into fat (for storage) Protein cannot be stored as Protein cannot be stored as
proteinprotein
Energy In Vs. Energy Energy In Vs. Energy OutOut
NEAT
Basal Metabolism
Dietary Intake Physical Activity
Thermic Effect of food
Basal Metabolism Basal Metabolism
The minimum energy expended to The minimum energy expended to keep a resting, awake body alivekeep a resting, awake body alive
~60-70% of the total energy needs~60-70% of the total energy needs Includes energy needed for Includes energy needed for
maintaining a heartbeat, respiration, maintaining a heartbeat, respiration, body temperaturebody temperature
Amount of energy needed varies Amount of energy needed varies between individualsbetween individuals
Approximately 0.9 kcal/kg/hrApproximately 0.9 kcal/kg/hr
Estimate Basal Estimate Basal MetabolismMetabolism
Female: Wt (kg) x 0.9 kcals/hour x Female: Wt (kg) x 0.9 kcals/hour x 2424
50 kg (110 lb) x 0.9 x 24 50 kg (110 lb) x 0.9 x 24 = = 1080 kcals 1080 kcals
Male: Wt (kg) x 1 kcal/hour x 24Male: Wt (kg) x 1 kcal/hour x 24
100 kg (220 lb) x 1 x 24 = 100 kg (220 lb) x 1 x 24 =
2400 kcals2400 kcals
Calculate Your BMRCalculate Your BMR
________ x ______ x ________ x ______ x 24 24
= ____ kcals/day= ____ kcals/day
This is only an This is only an estimate!!estimate!!
Factors that Increase Factors that Increase Basal MetabolismBasal Metabolism
Body surface area (weight, height)Body surface area (weight, height) Male genderMale gender Body temperatureBody temperature Thyroid hormoneThyroid hormone Nervous system activityNervous system activity Kcal intakeKcal intake PregnancyPregnancy Use of caffeine and tobaccoUse of caffeine and tobacco
Factors that Decrease Factors that Decrease Basal MetabolismBasal Metabolism Age Age
– – – 2% drop each decade after 302% drop each decade after 30 Low calorie diet Low calorie diet
– 10-20% decrease10-20% decrease
Physical ActivityPhysical Activity
Increases energy expenditure Increases energy expenditure beyond BMRbeyond BMR
Varies widely among individualsVaries widely among individuals More activity, more energy More activity, more energy
burnedburned Lack of activity is the major cause Lack of activity is the major cause
of obesity of obesity
Thermic Effect of Food Thermic Effect of Food (TEF)(TEF)
Energy used to digest, absorb, and Energy used to digest, absorb, and metabolize food nutrientsmetabolize food nutrients
““Sales tax” of total energy consumedSales tax” of total energy consumed ~5-10% above the total energy ~5-10% above the total energy
consumedconsumed TEF is higher for CHO and protein than TEF is higher for CHO and protein than
fatfat Less energy is used to transfer dietary Less energy is used to transfer dietary
fat into adipose storesfat into adipose stores
Nonexercise Activity Nonexercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT)Thermogenesis (NEAT) Nonvoluntary physical activity Nonvoluntary physical activity
triggered by overeatingtriggered by overeating FidgetingFidgeting Maintenance of muscle toneMaintenance of muscle tone Maintenance of postureMaintenance of posture Overeating increases sympathetic Overeating increases sympathetic
nervous system activitynervous system activity Resists weight gainResists weight gain
Measurement of Measurement of Body’s Energy NeedsBody’s Energy Needs Direct calorimetryDirect calorimetry
– Measures heat output from the body Measures heat output from the body using an insulated chamberusing an insulated chamber
– Expensive and complexExpensive and complex Indirect calorimetryIndirect calorimetry
– Measures the amount of oxygen a Measures the amount of oxygen a person usesperson uses
– A relationship exists between the A relationship exists between the body’s use of energy and oxygenbody’s use of energy and oxygen
Food Guide Pyramid Food Guide Pyramid Energy EstimatesEnergy Estimates 1600 kcals – sedentary women, 1600 kcals – sedentary women,
some older adultssome older adults 2200 kcals – Children, teen girls, 2200 kcals – Children, teen girls,
active women, most menactive women, most men 2800 kcals – teen boys, active 2800 kcals – teen boys, active
men, very active womenmen, very active women
Food Guide Pyramid Food Guide Pyramid Calorie EstimatesCalorie Estimates Sedentary: 25-30 kcal/kgSedentary: 25-30 kcal/kg Moderate activity: 35 kcal/kgModerate activity: 35 kcal/kg Heavy activity: 40 kcal/kgHeavy activity: 40 kcal/kg
Energy Needs from US Energy Needs from US Dietary GuidelinesDietary Guidelines
What is a Healthy Body What is a Healthy Body Weight?Weight? Based on how you feel, weight Based on how you feel, weight
history, fat distribution, family history, fat distribution, family history of obesity-related disease, history of obesity-related disease, current health status, and current health status, and lifestylelifestyle
Current height/weight standards Current height/weight standards only provide guidesonly provide guides
A Healthy Body WeightA Healthy Body Weight
What is the lowest weight What is the lowest weight maintained for more than a year maintained for more than a year as an adult?as an adult?
What weight was maintained What weight was maintained without constantly feeling without constantly feeling hungry?hungry?
Establish a “personal” healthy Establish a “personal” healthy weightweight
Body Mass Index (BMI)Body Mass Index (BMI)
The preferred weight-for-height The preferred weight-for-height standard standard
Calculation:Calculation:
Body wt (in kg) OR Body wt (in lbs) x 703.1
[Ht (in m)]2 [Ht (in inches)]2
Health risks increase when BMI is > 25
BMI is Not a Measure BMI is Not a Measure of Body Fatnessof Body Fatness
HeightHeight 6'3" 6'3" HeightHeight 6'3" 6'3" WeightWeight 220 lbs 220 lbs WeightWeight 220 220 lbs lbs BMIBMI 27.5 27.5 BMI BMI 27.527.5
BMI Does Not Measure BMI Does Not Measure Body FatBody Fat However, most However, most
people with high people with high BMIs are overfatBMIs are overfat
BMI and HealthBMI and Health
Below 18.5Below 18.5 UnderweightUnderweight
18.5 – 24.918.5 – 24.9 NormalNormal
25.0 – 29.925.0 – 29.9 OverweightOverweight
Monitor for riskMonitor for risk
30.0 and Above30.0 and Above ObeseObese
Increased health Increased health riskrisk
40.0 and above40.0 and above Severely obeseSeverely obese
Major health riskMajor health risk
Overweight (BMI 25-Overweight (BMI 25-30) Monitor for30) Monitor for HypertensionHypertension Elevated LDL-cholesterolElevated LDL-cholesterol Family history of obesity, CVD, Family history of obesity, CVD,
certain cancerscertain cancers Pattern of fat distributionPattern of fat distribution Elevated blood glucose: diabetes, Elevated blood glucose: diabetes,
insulin resistanceinsulin resistance
Perspective on WeightPerspective on Weight
Unrealistic goalsUnrealistic goals Listen to body’s cues (for hunger)Listen to body’s cues (for hunger) Eat a healthy dietEat a healthy diet Physical activityPhysical activity ““Size acceptance”Size acceptance”
ObesityObesity
Excessive amount of body fatExcessive amount of body fat– Women with > 35% body fatWomen with > 35% body fat– Men with > 25% body fatMen with > 25% body fat
Increased risk for health Increased risk for health problems problems
Are usually overweight, but can Are usually overweight, but can have healthy BMI and high % fathave healthy BMI and high % fat
Measurements using calipersMeasurements using calipers
Estimation of Body FatEstimation of Body Fat
Underwater Underwater weighing Most weighing Most accurateaccurate– Fat is less dense Fat is less dense
than lean tissuethan lean tissue– Fat floatsFat floats
Problems withProblems with– ChildrenChildren– ElderlyElderly– Very largeVery large– Fear of waterFear of water
Estimation of Body FatEstimation of Body Fat
Bioelectrical impedanceBioelectrical impedance– Low-energy current to the body that measures Low-energy current to the body that measures
the resistance of electrical flowthe resistance of electrical flow– Fat is resistant to electrical flow; the more the Fat is resistant to electrical flow; the more the
resistance, the more body fat you haveresistance, the more body fat you have DEXA (dual x-ray photon absorptiometry)DEXA (dual x-ray photon absorptiometry)
– An X-ray body scan that allows for the An X-ray body scan that allows for the determination of body fatdetermination of body fat
Infrared lightInfrared light– Assess the interaction of fat and protein in the Assess the interaction of fat and protein in the
arm musclearm muscle
Skinfold ThicknessSkinfold Thickness
Accurate withAccurate with TrainingTraining Good calipersGood calipers Multiple sitesMultiple sites Multiple Multiple
measurementsmeasurements
Health Problems Health Problems Associated with Excess Associated with Excess Body FatBody Fat Surgical riskSurgical risk Lung (pulmonary) Lung (pulmonary)
diseasedisease Sleep apneaSleep apnea HTNHTN CVDCVD Bone and joint Bone and joint
disorders (gout, disorders (gout, osteoarthritis)osteoarthritis)
GallstonesGallstones Cancers (breast, Cancers (breast,
colon, pancreas, colon, pancreas, gallbladder)gallbladder)
InfertilityInfertility Pregnancy- Pregnancy-
difficult deliverydifficult delivery Reduced agilityReduced agility Early deathEarly death
Desirable % Body FatDesirable % Body Fat
Men: 8-25%Men: 8-25% Women 20-35%Women 20-35%
Body Fat DistributionBody Fat Distribution
Upper-body (android) obesity--apple Upper-body (android) obesity--apple shapeshape
Associated with more heart disease, Associated with more heart disease, HTN, Type II DiabetesHTN, Type II Diabetes
Abdominal fat is released right into the Abdominal fat is released right into the liverliver
Encouraged by testosterone and Encouraged by testosterone and excessive alcohol intakeexcessive alcohol intake
Defined as waist measurement of > 40” Defined as waist measurement of > 40” for men and >35” for womenfor men and >35” for women
Body Fat DistributionBody Fat Distribution
Body Fat DistributionBody Fat Distribution
Lower-body (gynecoid) obesity--Pear Lower-body (gynecoid) obesity--Pear shapeshape
Encouraged by estrogen and Encouraged by estrogen and progesteroneprogesterone
After menopause, upper-body After menopause, upper-body obesity appearsobesity appears
Less health risk than upper-body Less health risk than upper-body obesityobesity
Juvenile-Onset ObesityJuvenile-Onset Obesity
Develops in infancy or childhoodDevelops in infancy or childhood Increase in theIncrease in the number number of of
adipose cellsadipose cells Adipose cells have long lifespan Adipose cells have long lifespan
and need to store fatand need to store fat Makes it difficult to lose the fat Makes it difficult to lose the fat
(weight loss)(weight loss)
Adult-Onset ObesityAdult-Onset Obesity
Develops in adulthoodDevelops in adulthood Fewer (numbers of) adipose cellsFewer (numbers of) adipose cells These adipose cells are larger These adipose cells are larger
(store excess amount of fat)(store excess amount of fat) If weight gain continues, the If weight gain continues, the
number of adipose cells can number of adipose cells can increaseincrease
Causes of ObesityCauses of Obesity
Nature vs NurtureNature vs Nurture Identical twins raised apart have similar Identical twins raised apart have similar
weightsweights Genetics account for ~40%-70% of Genetics account for ~40%-70% of
weight differencesweight differences Genes affect metabolic rate, fuel use, Genes affect metabolic rate, fuel use,
brain chemistry, body shapebrain chemistry, body shape Thrifty metabolism gene allows for more Thrifty metabolism gene allows for more
fat storage to protect against famine fat storage to protect against famine
Nature vs NurtureNature vs Nurture
Obesity tends to run in familiesObesity tends to run in families If both parents are normal weight – If both parents are normal weight –
10% chance of obesity in offspring10% chance of obesity in offspring If one parent is obese – 40% chanceIf one parent is obese – 40% chance If both parents obese – 80% chanceIf both parents obese – 80% chance
Is it genetics or learned eating Is it genetics or learned eating behavior?behavior?
Causes of ObesityCauses of Obesity
Nurture debateNurture debate Environmental factors influence Environmental factors influence
weightweight Learned eating habitsLearned eating habits Activity factor (or lack of)Activity factor (or lack of) Poverty and obesityPoverty and obesity Female obesity is rooted in childhood Female obesity is rooted in childhood
obesityobesity Male obesity appears after age 30Male obesity appears after age 30
Nature and NurtureNature and Nurture
Obesity is nurture allowing nature Obesity is nurture allowing nature to express itselfto express itself
Location of fat is influenced by Location of fat is influenced by geneticsgenetics
A child of obese parents must A child of obese parents must always be concerned about his always be concerned about his weightweight
Nature and NurtureNature and Nurture
The influence of The influence of environment is environment is apparent in the fact apparent in the fact that the prevalence that the prevalence of obesity has of obesity has increased increased dramatically in the dramatically in the US in the past 40 US in the past 40 yearsyears
Nurture TheoryNurture Theory
Eating habitsEating habits Overeating learned early in Overeating learned early in
childhoodchildhood Bottle vs breastBottle vs breast Urging children to eat more, clean Urging children to eat more, clean
their platestheir plates Use of food as a rewardUse of food as a reward
Food = LoveFood = Love
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Eating Response to Eating Response to Non-Hunger CuesNon-Hunger Cues Boredom/depression/stressBoredom/depression/stress Food availabilityFood availability
– Increases overeatingIncreases overeating– Monotonous diet – eat lessMonotonous diet – eat less
Media triggersMedia triggers– Constant advertisementsConstant advertisements– Attractive footAttractive foot
Activity HabitsActivity Habits
U.S. Physical U.S. Physical activity decliningactivity declining– WorkWork– LeisureLeisure
U.S. obesity U.S. obesity risingrising
2005 U.S. Dietary 2005 U.S. Dietary Guidelines: ActivityGuidelines: Activity
To reduce the risk of chronic disease in To reduce the risk of chronic disease in adulthood: engage in adulthood: engage in at least 30 minutesat least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity…of moderate-intensity physical activity…on most days of the weekon most days of the week
To help manage body weight, engage To help manage body weight, engage in…60 minutesin…60 minutes of moderate to vigorous of moderate to vigorous intensity activity on most days of the intensity activity on most days of the weekweek
To sustain weight loss in adulthood: To sustain weight loss in adulthood: participate in at least participate in at least 60-90 minutes60-90 minutes of of daily moderate-intensity physical activity daily moderate-intensity physical activity while not exceeding calorie requirementswhile not exceeding calorie requirements
2005 U.S. Dietary 2005 U.S. Dietary Guidelines: ActivityGuidelines: Activity
However Exercise Alone is Generally Ineffective in Taking Weight Off!!
Nature Vs. NurtureNature Vs. Nurture
Those at risk for obesity will face Those at risk for obesity will face a lifelong struggle with weighta lifelong struggle with weight
Gene does not control destinyGene does not control destiny Increased physical activity, Increased physical activity,
moderate intake can promote moderate intake can promote healthy weighthealthy weight
Set Point TheorySet Point Theory
Weight is closely regulated by the bodyWeight is closely regulated by the body Genetically predetermined body weightGenetically predetermined body weight Body resists weight changeBody resists weight change Leptin assists in weight regulationLeptin assists in weight regulation Weight returns after weight lossWeight returns after weight loss Reduction in energy intake results in Reduction in energy intake results in
lower metabolic ratelower metabolic rate Ability to shift the set point weightAbility to shift the set point weight