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Show Thursday, February 3, 2005 University Journal Page 4 oj(Sih L t By HOLLIE SMITH hsmithsuujournal.com As the overweight and obesity rate of young adults in Utah rises, students are putting themselves at a higher risk of developing mental and physical health problems. 30 In 2003, approximately percent of Utahns, ages weie overweight and 10 percent were obese, according to the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Web site. Marjean Allen, student health services director, said the rate of SUU students who suffer from illnesses nearly weight-relate- d matches the national statistics. increases overweight Being the risk Of developing Type II diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. Allen said it can have effects on mental health as well. You dont feel good about yourself and when you dont feel good about yourself, then you dont perform as well in school, in your job and socially, she said. American the According Obesity Association Web site, students who suffer from wtght-relate- d problems could decrease their risk of developing chronic disease with weight loss of about 10 percent body weight. Julie Taylor, assistant professor of physical education, said it is important for students to start lifestyle healthy establishing habits. (Students) are deciding what habits they are going to include in their adult life, she said. Some of the habits established the years 18-3- 4, professor of nutrition science, said healthy eating can be a complete lifestyle change. Behaviorally, (people) pick up a lot of habits and they can lead to overeating, he said. You just get in the mode where you over consume or snack more. Some people who may be depressed or are frustrated turn to food, be said. A lot of times people dont even realize that they have this behavior going on, he said. Students need to understand sizes, portion Schmidt said. Most people If youre are aware of your moving food what is and muscles be should calories burning Matt Schmidt consumed more its going to help and what foods health, your she said. should be limited, but I know a lot Increased activity of people dont understand what a physical aces not mean just exeicising, it real portion size is, he said. includes lifestyle activiiv as well. Consuming the right amount Just move, Taylor said. Move of caloiies is essential in trying your body, move your muscles, to lose weight and being healthy. burn energy and burn calories. Under consuming calories can College students who are trying be just as dangerous as over to maintain health should try to of consuming. said under fulfill the recommendation Schmidt consuming minutes 30 of accumulation an calories isnt going to help with of moderately intense physical weight-los- s long term and actually activity, most, if not all days of could hurt someones metabolism said. she the week, long term. Increase in physical activity and People sometimes really want a nutritional diet will help students to go to the extreme and they s weight-lostheir achieve goals. start fasting in a way and really If someone is trying to lose that is counter productive for with it do cant weight, you weight loss, he said. exercise alone, Taylor said. It is also said students Schmidt a combination of healthy eating should try to drink more water. and increased physical activity. dont drink When assistant people Matt Schmidt, in college are going to stick with (students) a long time. There are little things that students can do to improve health, such as trying to accumulate small amounts of physical activity throughout the day. Physical activity does not have to be done all at one time, Taylor said. Go for a 10 minute walk at lunch or, if youre going to class, pick up the pace a little bit and walk an extra time around the building. Exercise does A not have to be to intensity high be effective, she said. lot of times people don't even realize that they have this behavior going on." enough water, they can become dehydrated and dehydration is sometimes mistaken for hunger, said. he (Drinking more water) may also increase your metabolism. It is also important for students to try and eat regularly, he said. Schmidt said students should try to eat small more frequent meals throughout the day and students trying to lose weight should not lx afraid of carbohydrates. Students should have fruits and vegetables in their diet, he said. know (they) are expensive, but youre worth it. Other small changes students can make is to limit simple sugars and added fat, Schmidt said. People want an easy way out when it comes to weight loss, they want a quick fix, and there isnt (one), he said. should Allen said students remember that fad diets dont work and weight loss is a total life change. The Wellness Center is hoping to get a healthy lifestyles group started by the first week of February, she said. The support group is open to students, faculty and staff who are at least thirty pounds overweight, she added. If anyone is interested in the support group, they can certainly call (the Wellness Center) and leave their telephone number and a time and date that would be good for them to meet, she said. Those who are interested in contacting the Wellness Center, 8 the phone number is and its hours is 8 to 5 p.m. ' 1 586-771- population is overweight. Thirty percent of Utah college-ag- e Heath care professionals recommend eating the right kinds of foods in the proper proportions and exercise. Senate meets to fund Miss SUU, others I I I I OFF I I hcoombssuujournal.com Income Tax Preparation Services I I I I The SUUSA Senate passed a bill allocating $1,500 to the Miss SUU Pageant for production vote at Tuesdays expenses with a meeting. Sens. 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