iii Table of Contents Chapter 1. Biblical Foundations: Human Body, Fitness and Care Written by Jeremy Kimble, Ph.D and Trent Rogers, Ph.D Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 2 Common Misconceptions about the Body and Physical Fitness ............................................... 2 Theology of the Human Body .................................................................................................... 6 Biblical Theological Foundations of Physical Fitness and Body Care ......................................... 10 Chapter 2. Basic Nutrition Written by David Peterson, Ed.D, CSCS*D (with contributions from Christa Smith, MCN, RDN, LD) Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 17 Determining Daily Caloric Need................................................................................................. 19 Carbohydrates............................................................................................................................ 19 Glycemic Index vs. Glycemic Load ............................................................................................. 21 Protein........................................................................................................................................ 22 Fat .............................................................................................................................................. 23 Water ......................................................................................................................................... 24 Micronutrients ........................................................................................................................... 26 Healthy Eating Patterns ............................................................................................................. 27 Eating Disorders / Disordered Eating......................................................................................... 32 Identifying Fad Diets .................................................................................................................. 33 Fad Diet Examples...................................................................................................................... 34 Other Diets................................................................................................................................. 37 Supplements .............................................................................................................................. 37 Chapter 3. Weight Management Written by David Peterson, Ed.D, CSCS*D (with contributions from Christa Smith, MCN, RDN, LD) Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 43 Prevalence of Obesity in America .............................................................................................. 43 Obesity Statistics........................................................................................................................ 46 What Causes Weight Gain?........................................................................................................ 46 Other Factors Contributing to Weight Gain............................................................................... 47 Determining Daily Energy Requirement .................................................................................... 48 Effective Weight Loss Strategies ................................................................................................ 50 Hierarchy of Fat Loss.................................................................................................................. 51 Healthy Weight Gain.................................................................................................................. 54 Body Composition and Percent Body Fat .................................................................................. 56 Techniques for Assessing Body Composition............................................................................. 58 Meal Planning Made Easy .......................................................................................................... 61 MPME Directions for Use........................................................................................................... 62
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