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66% of adults >20 are either overweight or obese
◦ 133.6 million (8/10 people)
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18% of American children are overweight or obese.
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1/3 of U.S. kids aged 4-19 eat fast food every day
◦ ~6 extra pounds per year per child
◦ consumption has increased 5x among kids since 1970.
◦ lifetime risk of being diagnosed with Type II diabetes at some
point in their lives is estimated to be about 30% (boys) &40%
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Sugar consumption is at an all time high.
◦ 1800’s= 10 pounds/person/year.
◦ Currently= 156 pounds/person/year.
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Heart disease
Cancer
Stroke (cerebrovascular diseases)
Chronic respiratory diseases
Accidents (unintentional injuries)
Diabetes
Alzheimer's disease
631,636
559,888
137,119
124,583
121,599
72,449
72,432
The big picture is that 5/6 of these are
lifestyle diseases.
Nutrition:
◦ Nutrition is the study of food, how the body uses it to
produce energy, & build & repair itself
◦ Backbone of our health & Key to performance enhancement
◦ Dictates our body composition
◦ Vitamins: Help regulate growth and metabolism
◦ Minerals: Chemical elements that help the body function
◦ Water: regulates body temp, digestion/absorption,
blood formation & elimination
Good nutrition includes:
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Eating a diet that supplies all of the essential nutrients
Taking in nutrients to prevent dietary deficiencies
Avoid over consuming calories, sugars, fats, & sodium
Avoiding foods that contribute to food sensitivity
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Carbohydrates- 4kcal per Gram
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Fats- 9kcal per Gram
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◦ Main source of fuel for the brain
◦ Key energy source for muscular contraction
◦ Sources include whole grains, pasta, fruits, vegetables
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Fat is a form of energy storage
Also known as triglyicerides
Part of a larger class of substances called lipids
When broken down, used for energy
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Important for building and repairing body tissue
Helps regulate metabolism and protect from disease
Not usually a major fuel source
Basic structural units of proteins are amino acids
Proteins- 4kcal per Gram
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Vitamins
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Minerals
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Water
◦ Help regulate growth and metabolism
◦ Water-soluble vitamins are not stored in the body (B & C)
◦ Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body (A,D,E, & K)
◦ Chemical elements that help the body function
◦ Key minerals: calcium, iron, iodine, sodium
◦ Comprises about 60-70% of your body
◦ Key nutrient needed for regulating body temperature, digestion,
absorption, blood formation and elimination
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Digestive trouble
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Sleep issues
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Congestion
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◦ bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea
◦ Fatigue, insomnia, waking at night
◦ Sneezing and coughing
Muscle aches and joint pain
Dark circles under your eyes
Dull, lifeless hair
Skin problems
◦ Acne, eczyma
Premature aging
Poor or unsteady energy
Weight gain
Mood problems
◦ Lack of focus, brain fog, depression, anxiety, irritability
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Improved body composition (weight loss)
Improved immunity and prevention of diseases
Increased energy
Makes you look younger and fresher
Best solution to fight obesity
Increases productivity at work
Living a longer, more fulfilled life
Leads to great habits (goal-setting, discipline)
Reduces health care costs
Enables you to better handle stress
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Teenage Athlete
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Improved focus and energy in school and sports
Improved academic & athletic performance
Higher self-esteem
Supports the growth & maturity needs
Family
◦ Creating habits and positive feelings for a lifetime
◦ Improved mood, which allows for better family
chemistry
◦ Teaching the importance of health
◦ Saves costs (time, medicine, & doctor)
◦ Create quality time together
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Eat within an hour of waking up and within an
hour after your workout (>15gm protein).
◦ A vegan shake (www.healthyenergyshake.com) makes it
easy and gives you a lot of added benefits
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Drop/Limit the top 7 high-Food Intolerance
foods.
◦ Dairy, Gluten, Peanuts, Soy, Sugar and Sugar Substitutes
(corn and eggs)
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Eat every 4-6 hours.
◦ Eat within an hour of waking up.
◦ Don’t eat anything for the last 2 to 3 hours before bed.
◦ Ex. Wake up at 6:30am, drink shake at 7am, eat lunch at
11/12, snack at 3/4pm, dinner at 7/8pm, sleep at 10:30
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Eat a variety of healthy foods on your plate.
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Stay hydrated throughout the day.
◦ 50% non-starchy vegetables and high-fiber, low-glycemic carbs
◦ 25% clean, lean proteins
◦ 25% healthy fats
◦ 16oz: upon wakening
◦ 16oz: 30-60min before each meal
◦ During a meal: limit to 4 – 8 oz, you don’t want to get in
the way of your digestive enzymes (it dilutes your stomach
acid). Start drinking water again 60 minutes after each
meal.
◦ 8oz: before bed
◦ TOTAL: 64oz minimum.
 Drink more if you’re exercising heavily, are heavier.
 You should be drinking approximately half your weight in ounces.
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Eat plenty of fiber.
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Slow down your meal times.
◦ Should have 50g per day
◦ If you’re not getting that now, start at 10g and every other day work up 5g
till you eventually get to 50g.
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It takes time for your brain to get the signal it is full.
Take smaller bites.
Serve yourself smaller portions.
Use smaller plates so it looks like you have more food.
Chew your food thoroughly (that is where digestion starts).
Plan your meals and prepare in advance.
◦ Take healthy snacks with you.
◦ Keep a scoop of a shake and a shaker with you in case you ever need a
healthy meal on the go (just add water and ice and shake it).
◦ Avoid eating in restaurants when possible. When not possible, make wise
choices on the food and proportions.
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Pay attention when you're eating.
◦ Do not eat in front of the TV.
◦ Do not eat in the car.
◦ Sit down with friends and family at home to enjoy a
meal.
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Manage your stress.
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Stress is one of the major factors for weight gain.
Go to bed by 10:30pm.
Get at least 7 hours of sleep.
Pause, do your breathing.
Slow down.
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Dairy
Gluten
Sugar & Artificial Sweeteners
Alcohol & Soda
Coffee
Peanuts and Soy
Canned fruit and veggies
Cake, candy, cookies
Cereals and Chips
Donuts & Fried Foods
Fruit Juice
High-fat bacon & sausage
High-fructose corn syrup
Processed foods: instant anything & microwave meals
“Fat-Free” foods
Any kind of white bread, rolls, crackers, pasta, rice
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Green leafy & cruciferous vegetables
Cold water fish
Free range pasteurized chicken
Fresh berries
Coconut oil
Unsweetened coconut milk & coconut water
Lemon water
Apple cider vinegar
Herbal teas (green tea, dandelion)
Plant protein powder
Chia seeds, hemp seeds, & ground flaxseed
Cinnamon & ginger
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Protein shake
Oatmeal
Vegetable Omelet
Eggs and veggies
Grass fed steak and veggies
Berries and nuts (not peanuts)
Avocado tuna salad
Free range chicken and veggies
No such thing as “breakfast food.” Be creative!
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Garlic lime chicken
Quinoa pilaf
Quinoa cilantro salad
Turkey burger (protein style)
Turkey and veggie slices
Brown rice and sweet potatoes (yams)
Brown rice or Quinoa pasta and veggies
Salad with fish/chicken & cashews/pine nuts
Micro green salad (veggies & seeds/nuts)
Beans & brown rice
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Protein shake
Baked salmon & Quinoa
Kale salad with nuts
Zucchini-cashew soup
Brown Rice Pasta & grass-fed ground beef
Roasted vegetables & Thai rice noodles
Shrimp salad
Italian tuna salad
Grilled steak with steamed spinach
Shrimp cocktail
Baked tilapia with oven-roasted asparagus
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Nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts, pistachios)
Berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)
Fruits (apples, oranges, grapefruits)
Veggies (carrots, cucumbers, celery, broccoli)
Hummus with baked chips (sweet potato or rice
½ Avocado
Mini-salad
Small protein shake
Hard-boiled egg
Boiled shrimp
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Kcal Total= Body weight * kcal per lb per day
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Very Sedentary=13
Sedentary=14
Moderate Activity=15
Very Physically Active=16
Competitive Athlete=17-18
Teenage Athlete
◦ 2,000-3,000 calories/day
◦ 4-5 meals per day
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Almond Milk $1.99 & Coconut Milk $2.69
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Brown Rice Pasta Penne$2.29
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Brown Rice Noodles $3.69
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Pirates Booty $1.50
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Seaweed Snacks $1
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Grass-fed beef (steak)$5.59; (ground beef) $6.36
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Free range chicken (thighs) $6.45
◦ Vs. Milk $2.99
◦ Vs. Wheat Penne $1.99
◦ Vs. Wheat Noodles $2.89
◦ Vs. Chips $2.25
◦ Vs. Candy bar
$1.25
◦ Vs. Corn-fed beef (steak) $4.49; (ground beef) $5.12
◦ Vs. farm packed chicken $5.15
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Stages of Change
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(Prochaska, Norcross, DiClemente)
Q4
Precontemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance
Termination (Relapse & Recycle)
Motivational Interviewing
(Rollnick, Miller, Butler)
◦ Importance Ruler & Confidence Ruler