Vertex College of Nursing Abbottabad

NAME HAMZA ISHTIAQ

ROLL NO S17O8

PROGRAM BS NURSING

SEMESTER 5TH

SUBJECT TEACHING AND LEARNING

TOPIC HOW TO ENJOY LOSSING WEIGHT

TEACHER Madam Shakila
HOW TO ENJOY LOSSING WEIGHT
 Objectives

• At the end of this lesson the learners will be able;

• Discuss What is a Healthy Weight?
• Enlist Advantages of Weight Loss.
• Explain foods to avoid when trying to Lose Weight.
• Describe Complications of Obesity.
• Explain tips that help you to enjoy lossing weight.
 What is a Healthy Weight?

Maintaining a healthy weight is important for health.

In addition to lowering the risk of heart disease,
stroke, diabetes, and high blood pressure, it can also
lower the risk of many different cancers.

 A healthy body weight is find by by the formula of

BMI (body mass index).

 Body Mass Index is a simple calculation using a

person's height and weight.
If your BMI is:
Below 18.5 – you're in the
underweight range.
Between 18.5 and 24.9 –
you're in the healthy weight
range.
Between 25 and 29.9 – you're
in the overweight range.
 Advantages of Weight Loss
1. Control Your Diabetes.
2. Manage Your Risk for Heart Disease.
3. Breathe Easier.
4. Achieve Deep, Fulfilling Sleep.
5. Stop the Burn of Acid Reflux Disease (GERD).
6. Relieve the Stress of Urinary Incontinence.
Foods to Avoid When Trying to Lose Weight
1. French Fries and Potato Chips
2. Sugary Drinks
3. Pastries, Cookies and Cakes
4. Ice Cream
5. Pizza
6. Foods High in Added Sugar
Medical Complications of Obesity
1. Brain (stroke)
2. Throat (sleep apena, snoring)
3. Lungs (lung disease, asthma, pulmonary blood clots)
4. Heart (heart disease, diabetes, abnormal lipid profile, high blood
pressure)
5. Liver (liver disease, fatty liver, cirrhosis)
6. Pancreas (pancreatitis)
7. Gall bladder (gallstones)
8. Uterus (female disorders, abnormal periods, infertility)
9. Knees (arthritis)
10. Feet (gout)
11. Cancer of Breast, Uterus, Colon, Esophagus, Pancreas, Kidney,
Prostate.
Tips to help you lose weight
1. Don't skip breakfast.
2. Eat regular meals.
3. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
4. Get more active.
5. Drink plenty of water.
6. Eat high-fibre foods.
7. Use a smaller plate.
8. Don't ban foods.
9. Don't eat junk food.
10. Plan your meals.
11. Lifestyle exercise.
12. Reward yourself.