Human Motivation Mid Term

1 . Compare and contrast the theories of overweight and obesity Describe how the components of Human Motivation relate to the obstacles dieters face today . Analyze why these obstacles exist to and also motivation 's role in dieting

Overweight Obese

Excess of body weight relative to height Excess of body fat percentage

Over 27 kg /m2 24 to 27 kg /m2 The classic definition of obesity says that it is `weight greater than 20 more than the average desirable weight for men and women , and a body fat percentage greater than 30

for women and 25 for men (http /naturesintentionsnaturopathy .com /weight-loss /facts .htm , no year . This goes to show that regardless of the amount of fat , so long as the body weight is much greater , say 20 greater than the average vis a vis one 's weight , sex and age , that is obesity . Modern definition however plainly provides that obesity is one which as `having an excessive amount of body fat (http /naturesintentionsnaturopathy .com /weight-loss /facts .htm , no year . This gives the understanding that an individual who may be overweight might not be obese at all . Say for instance , a gym instructor , his weight may be way beyond the average in relation to his age , sex or height but what consists of such heavier weight is muscle and not fat , he is plainly overweight but not obese . On the other hand a couch potato sitting in front of the television all day , may see to have weighed just the average in relation to his age , sex , height but may be found to have excess fats , he may not be overweight but is still obese . It is safe to conclude therefore that overweight does not mean obesity and vice versa

Overweight on the other hand , is defined as `having an excessive body weight relative to height (http /naturesintentionsnaturopathy .com /weight-loss /facts .htm , no year . It is also defined as `body weight in excess of a known standards ( HYPERLINK "http /www .shelterpubcom /_fitness /_getting_in_shape /gis-weight_manageme nt .html http /www .shelterpubcom /_fitness /_getting_in_shape /gis-weight_managemen t .html , no year . This standard refers to the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company height /weight charts

Obesity and overweight is determined by measuring the body mass index (BMI ) which is in turn computed by determining the weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in meters . Obese individuals are those who have BMI of over 27 kg /m2 whereas overweight individuals are those with 24 to 27 kg /m2

In terms of dealing obesity and overweight , particularly in giving solution to the problem , some would use these two words interchangeably It has been observed that more often than not , the problem encountered by obese or overweight individuals is that they recognize the problem and opt for instant solution . This can even be observed in television commercials or shows nowadays which offer quick solution inviting individuals to try their products and get instant result in a week or two . But this is not permanent weight loss . This is...