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Finding a Balance

Finding a Balance. Intake and Output. Energy is measured in calories. Intake: caloric intake = what we eat Output: caloric expenditure = how active we are. Body Mass Stable. Energy IN. Energy Out. Energy Model. Work related physical activity. Body Mass Increases. Energy IN.

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Finding a Balance

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  1. Finding a Balance

  2. Intake and Output • Energy is measured in calories. • Intake: caloric intake = what we eat • Output: caloric expenditure = how active we are

  3. Body Mass Stable Energy IN Energy Out Energy Model

  4. Work related physical activity Body Mass Increases Energy IN Energy Out Activity of daily living High fat energy dense foods Large portion sizes Palatable low-cost easily available foods Sedentary behaviors

  5. Body Mass Stable Energy IN Energy Out To successfully manage weight we must address both sides of the equation! Holding weight stable and allowing child to grow into his/her body

  6. Body Mass Decreases Energy IN Energy Out To successfully manage weight we must address both sides of the equation! To decrease weight, decrease intake and increase output.

  7. Energy balance • The goal is to find the right level of food intake and physical activity that maintains a healthy weight that is right for you.

  8. Calories are a measurement of energy. • Calories come from the food we eat • Carbohydrates, fats, and protein contain different amounts of calories • Some people count carbs. Others count fats. • A calorie is a calorie is a calorie.

  9. 30 minutes of walking 2 oranges or 3 Chips Ahoy cookies

  10. Let’s do the math! 1 bottle of Sprite • 30 Minutes of: • Volleyball = 90cal • Aerobics = 270cal • Cycling = 190cal • Tennis = 210cal • Swimming = 240cal • Touch football = 260cal • Running = 300cal • Walking = 200cal 1 Nacho Lunchable Hostess snack 1 crispy NYS apple

  11. 1 Super-Sized Quarterpounder MealDeal • 7 hours of volleyball • 3 Aerobic classes • 3 1/2 hours of biking • 3 1/2 hours of tennis • Run or walk 13 miles • 14 hours of sitting

  12. Schedule regular time for physical activity – it is as important as reading to your children every day. Go outside! Take turns selecting an activity. Cross train – add variety Establish a fitness goal and keep track of progress. Reward yourself! Turn off the TV and throw away the gameboy. Plan active family adventures that do not center around a food experience. Even a little bit of exercise is better than none at all. Promote non-competative activities that make the child feel successful. A dog is man’s best friend. Exercise with others. Exercise should be FUN!!! More to say…

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