Weight Problems

Weight Problems

In our culture, we seem to value people with perfect bodies. Trim and thin people are in ads, on TV, and are the models who wear the newest fashions. It is no wonder then, that overweight teens feel self-conscious about their looks. Many teens that are overweight have been heavy since childhood. Many have learned to cope with the teasing by staying out of social situations like dances, athletics, or parties. While some people are just big-boned, others are heavy because they do not eat properly and rarely exercise.

Exercise, whether walking, jogging, or biking, is part of a weight loss program. Just 30 minutes a day at least 4 times a week can make a big difference in weight. Exercise is also important in staying physically and emotionally healthy.

Another part of a weight loss plan is eating healthy foods. That means avoiding fast food and junk food, and eating fresh fruits, vegetables, and grains. Cutting down on fat is very important. However, remember that low-fat foods are not always low-calorie foods.

It is tough to make these changes to lose weight and it takes commitment to maintain the changes. Avoid fad diets. They do not develop habits that will last.

There are many good resources to help you learn more about healthy eating. Ask your:

• school nurse
• dietitian
• local Overeater's Anonymous group or
• local Weight Watcher's group

For more details Contact your family Doctor.

Women
Height	Healthy Weight Range (Pounds)	Kilograms
4'10"	109-121	49-54
5'0"	113-126	51-57
5'1"	115-129	52-58
5'2"	118-132	53-59
5'3"	121-135	54-61
5'4"	124-138	56-62
5'5"	127-141	57-63
5'6"	130-144	58-65
5'7"	133-147	60-66
5'8"	136-150	61-68
5'9"	139-153	63-69
5'10"	142-156	64-70
5'11"	145-159	65-72
6'0"	148-162	67-73

Men
Height	Healthy Weight Range (pounds)	Kilograms
5'2"	131-141	59-63
5'3"	133-143	60-64
5'4"	135-145	61-65
5'5"	137-148	62-67
5'6"	139-151	63-68
5'7"	142-154	64-69
5'8"	145-157	65-71
5'9"	148-160	67-72
5'10"	151-163	68-73
5'11"	154-166	69-75
6'0"	157-170	71-77
6'1"	160-174	72-78
6'2"	164-178	74-80
6'3"	167-182	75-82
6'4"	171-187	77-84