Lifestyle Modification
Lifestyle Modification
COLLEGE
Factors such as age, sex, ethnicity, and muscle mass can influence the relationship between BMI
and body fat. Also, BMI doesn’t distinguish between excess fat, muscle, or bone mass, nor does
it provide any indication of the distribution of fat among individuals.
Obesity
How to Diagnose Obese People
excess amounts of abdominal (visceral) fat that are higher than the amounts of body fat in other areas
a waist circumference of greater than 40 inches for men or 35 inches for women
a BMI over 30
Types
Class I obesity: BMI 30 to <35 kg/m².
Class II obesity: BMI 35 to <40 kg/m².
Class III obesity: BMI 40+ kg/m².
Causes of obesity
Not sleeping
Genetic Growing Older High Stress
enough
Hypothyroidism Medications
Management and Treatment of
Obesity
Dietary changes
Behavioural therapies
Medication
WORSENS OTHER
DISEASES
It worsens asthma,
influenza, tuberculosis
and ulcer
EFFECTS OF CIGARETTE SMOKING
EFFECT ON PREGNANCY
A pregnant mother who is a smoker is at risk of
having spontaneous abortion and stillbirth.
Cigarette smoking during pregnancy has been
recognized as the single most important
determinant of poor fetal growth in the
developed growth.
EFFECTS OF CIGARETTE SMOKING
IMPOTENCE
It doubles the risk of impotence to men.
Affects the Immune system
Diabetes
Lung dieases.Heart Disease
Cancer
EFFECTS OF CIGARETTE SMOKING
DRY SKIN
It dries the skin as it slows down the blood flow, lessens
the nutrients to the skin and the protection from skin-
damaging agents. Direct exposure to cigarette smoke
which contains hundreds of toxic substances can dry
and irritate the skin and promote wrinkles.
EFFECTS OF CIGARETTE SMOKING
ORAL EFFECT
Smoking damages the teeth, causes
bad breath, and increases the risk of
mouth infections and oral cancer.
EFFECTS OF CIGARETTE SMOKING
SERIOUS DISEASES
There is an overwhelming medical and scientific
consensus that cigarette smoking causes lung
cancer, heart disease, emphysema and other serious
diseases.
Steps to Quit Smoking
Step 1: Get Ready
Step 2: Get support
Step 3: Learn new skills and behaviours
Step 4: Get medication – If recommended by your
doctor - & use it correctly
Step 5: Be prepared for cravings and withdrawal
symptoms
Role of Teachers to promote
healthy lifestyle in Students
Education and Awareness
Setting examples
Encouraging physical activity
Promoting Healthy Eating
Addressing Mental Health
Teaching Life skills
Collaborating with Parents
Monitoring and Support
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