Obesity

What if Barbie went from this size…

to this size…what would your reaction be?

• BMI (body mass index—measure body weight and height) score is 30-40

• Over 40 is morbidly obese• Weight Gain = more calories are

consumed than burned • 20% or more over your ideal, healthy

body weight

What is obesity?

Becoming an increasingly common topic…those affected have doubled &

tripled in the last 20 years. Effects 2/3’s of Americans 400,000 deaths per year 1 in 4 children are overweight and at risk Crosses all races, genders, income levels

and age groups Which country do you think has the highest

percent of obesity?

Obesity Facts

#1. Mexico 32.8%

#2. USA 31.8%

In 2012 35.7% (1/3) of U.S. Adults were obese.

In 2010, 18% of U.S. children and adolescents were obese.

In 2009-2010, over 78 million U.S. adults and about 12.5 million U.S. children and adolescents were obese.

16-18 % of elementary school children are joining the ranks of being overweight or seriously overweight.

Obesity Statistics

60% of overweight children have at least one additional cardiovascular disease risk factor, and 25 % have two or more heart-related risk factors.

Heart disease and related diabetes will shorten children’s lives by 20-30 years if the epidemic is not stopped.

In 2004 it was estimated that American children may be the first generation to live shorter lives than their parents

More Stats

Percent of Obese in U.S. Adults2010

Lowest state: Colorado 21%Highest State: Mississippi 34%

Percent of Obese in U.S. Adults2012

Lowest State: Colorado 20.5%Highest State: Louisiana 34.7%

Percentage of Obese High School Students 2011

Lowest: Colorado 7%Highest: Alabama, Kentucky & Oklahoma 17%

#1 Chronic illness in America In most cases—completely preventable Increasing at the rate of an infectious

disease 25% of obese people are completely

sedentary (non- moving) 9% of all medical spending goes to treat

obesity related issues

Health Concerns

Obesity increases the chances for…-diabetes-cardiovascular disease-fatty liver disease-coronary heart disease-stroke-congestive heart failure-and more

Diseases & Disorders

Genes controlling appetite & metabolism enhance chances

More genes being discovered that increase obesity chances

Genetic factors play a role but to fully develop a lot of caloric intake must occur

Genetics

Average caloric intake has increased significantly -readily available foods (fast food and junk foods) -buying foods in bulk -healthier foods are more expensive than fast food

Lack of physical activity ( 1 in 4 get none)-increase in technology-long work hours-less manual labor-no desire

Environmental Factors

For those who are overweight: -control appetite -eat healthier foods -increase activity level

For those who are obese: -all of the above -medication to control hunger/absorb fat -weight loss surgery (gastric bypass)

Treatment

Obesity is a growing concern Both genetic & environmental factors

cause it All negative health effects USA has largest population of obese

people Childhood obesity is on the rise It is important to live a healthy

lifestyle for yourself and your body

Overview

The most effective way to treat obesity is to live a healthy

lifestyle.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KswWfq2drCM&feature=g-crec-a&list=PL63352C0D19E7EDCC