BELL WORK

What do you think are some factors in the rise of obesity?

BODY IMAGE

OBESITY

OBJECTIVES

explain how eating and physical activity affect weight.

describe ways to maintain a healthy weight.

identify the importance of a healthy body image.

OBESITY

• 32% of Americans are obese

• The obesity rate has doubled since 1980

• Obesity is the 2nd leading preventable cause of death in America

2000

Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1990, 2000, 2010

(*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs. overweight for 5’4” person)

2010

1990

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%

OBESITY

overweight Weighing more than what it is appropriate for your gender, height, age, body frame, and growth pattern

TEEN OBESITY

The number of overweight teens has risen by 300 percent in the last 40 years.

TEEN OBESITY

16-20% OF TEENS ARE OBESE

REASONS FOR OBESITY

OVER EATING

REASONS FOR OBESITY

EATING TO MANY EMPTY CALORIE FOODS

REASONS FOR OBESITY

NOT AS MANY FAMILY DINNERS AT THE TABLE

REASONS FOR OBESITY

NOT ENOUGH EXERCISE

REASONS FOR OBESITY

TECHNOLOGY

REASONS FOR OBESITY

HEREDITY

RISKS OF BEING OVERWEIGHT

HEART DISEASE

STROKE

TYPE 2 DIABETES

DEPRESSION

CANCER

MANAGING WEIGHT

Everyone has an appropriate weight.

appropriate weight The weight that is best for your body

OBESITY

You can determine if your weight is in an appropriate range by calculating your body mass index (BMI).

body mass index (BMI) A measurement that allows you to assess your body size, taking your height and weight into account

MANAGING WEIGHT

To keep yourself at a healthy weight you need to balance calories in to calories out.

MANAGING WEIGHT

Females between the ages of 13 and 18 need approximately 1,800 to 2,400 calories each day depending on how active they are.

MANAGING WEIGHT

Males between the ages of 13 and 18 need approximately 2,200 to 3,200 calories each day depending on how active they are.

MANAGING WEIGHT

A person who needs to lose weight should do so gradually through proper eating and exercising.

MANAGING YOUR WEIGHT

Do not take short cuts using fad diets, diet pills, or extreme workout programs.

MANAGING YOUR WEIGHT

A person who needs to gain weight should carefully analyze how they can gradually add calories and nutrients.

If you need to adjust your weight, talk to your health care provider.

MANAGING YOUR WEIGHT

underweight Weighing less than what it is appropriate for your gender, height, age, body frame, and growth pattern

Teens who are underweight lack body fat, which is an important source of energy.

Teens who are underweight may also be undernourished.

BODY IMAGE

YOUR WEIGHT AND LOOKS CAN AFFECT YOUR BODY IMAGE

BODY IMAGEAs your body changes

in your teen years, so does your body image.

body image The way you see and feel about your body

BODY IMAGE

How you feel about your body can affect your self-esteem.

BODY IMAGEThe real world is very different then the way

media portrays body types.

HELP WITH BODY IMAGE

KNOW WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY

SET REALISTIC GOALSEAT WELL GET PLENTY OF REST AND

EXERCISEDO NOT COMPARE

YOURSELF TO OTHERS OR MEDIA IMAGES

BE HAPPY WITH YOU!