Lecture 25
Prescription for Reversing “obesity Epidemic”
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eat only when hungry (reduce intake, don't snack but if you do don't compensate at meals)
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eat low energy density foods whenever possible (less fat)
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skipping a few meals a week is okay
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minimize snacking
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but if you do go for energy sparse foods (vegetables)
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watch portion sizes
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push “2 fer 1'ers” in restaurants (doggie bags)
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use small meal replacement (pre-packaged)
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plot daily body weights
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not accurate over day, but over time – you can see the trends (trend line goes up – you're
adding tissues, get back to flat curves)
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introduce scales in public places
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subsidize scales: dorms and dining halls
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remove food vending machines
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control food advertisements
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subsidize nutritious, low fat foods – fruits and vegetables
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particularly in poor, urban areas
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rewards large people for losing and maintaining weight loss with reduced health insurance
premiums
What fuel is body using to supply energy?
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- LEVITSKY
- Nutrition, Glucose, Energy density, deplete muscle glycogen, max glycogen loading
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