nyc obesity

Nicole Zangoglia

Obesity in New York City

Overview

Factors of Obesity New York Statistics and Rates Five Boroughs Childhood Obesity Rates Decreasing Obesity

Obesity Defined

Excess body fatNegatively affects

health 20% above

average weight Measured by body

mass index (BMI)BMI over 30

considered obese

Ideal BMI 19-25

Overweight25-30

Obese30-34

Severely Obese35-39

Morbidly Obese40-49

New York City Statistics

1 in 5 residents are obese 26% engage in physical activity

30 minutes, 4 times a day 9 out of 10 don’t eat healthy

No recommended servings of fruits and vegetables

23% watch television 5 hours per day

5 Borough Obesity Rates

Brooklyn

58%

The Bronx

62%

Staten Island

57%

Manhattan

42%

Queens

57%

Children Obesity Rates

NYC FITNESSGRAM started in 2005 Measures levels of fitness in schools

Results comparedDecreased 5% since 2005

Implemented new nutrition and activity in schools

Summary

Obesity epidemic increasing NYC has high obesity rates Highest rates in the Bronx Childhood rates decreasing

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