obesity by: stephanie lees grade level: 9 th grade
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Obesity By: Stephanie LeesGrade level: 9th grade
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1990, 1999, 2008
No Data <10% 10%–14%
1999
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24%
2008
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%
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Obesity Health Risks
High blood pressure High blood
cholesterol Non-insulin
dependent diabetes Insulin resistance,
glucose intolerance Hyperinsulinemia Coronary heart
disease
Angina pectoris Congestive heart
failure Stroke Gallstones Cholescystitis and
Cholelithiasis Gout Osteoarthritis
Diagnosing 1. BMI: height and weight
18.5-24.9 normal 25-29.9 overweight 30-34.9 obese I 35-39.9 obese II >40 obese III
2. Body fat >25% for men and >32% for women Measuring
3 Factors for Obesity Behavioral Factor Social Environment Factors Physical Environment
Factors
Behavioral Factors
Sedentary lifestyle 15% of adults are regularly active 61.5% of children do NOT get regular
activity during non-school hours There is a clear relationship between low
levels of activity and obesity
Social Environment Factors
Portion distortion Serving sizes have increased 2-5x in last 25
years Low socioeconomic status
Those with less education are at risk for becoming obese
A lower income is associated with higher rates of obesity
Reasons include reduced capacity to pay for healthy foods, limited availability and life stresses
Physical Environment Factors
Urban sprawl Every extra hour of commuting in a
car/train/bus increases risk of obesity 6% Food desert
Area that is approximately 1/3 mile away from retail stores with reasonably priced food
Can be rural or urban Plays a factor in eating an unhealthy diet
Prevention Strategies Eating healthy
Follow the Food Guide Pyramid Exercising
Accumulate 30 minutes of moderate activity most days of the week
2 Treatment Strategies Community Interventions Individual Interventions
Community Interventions
Walking/biking paths in neighborhoods Physical education in schools Healthy menu options in school and
restaurants (including fast food chains) Large retail food stores in “food deserts” Insurance reimbursement for physical
activity
Individual Interventions
Dietary therapy (15% success rate) Physical therapy (10 lb loss/year) Behavior therapy (21 lb loss/year) Pharmacotherapy (5-10% loss/year) Surgery (60-100 lb loss/year)
A Healthy Dieto Eat plenty of high-fiber foodso Make sure to include green, orange, and yellow
fruits and vegetableso Limit your intake of sugary foods, refined-grain
products such as white bread, and salty snack food
o Cut down on animal fat (Saturated fat)o Cut way down on trans fatso Eat more fish and nuts (which contain healthy
unsaturated fats)Keep portions moderate
A Healthy Diet Cont.o Keep your cholesterol intake below 300
milligrams per dayo Maintain an adequate calcium intakeo Try to get your vitamins and minerals
from foods, not from supplements.o Exercise and other physical activity are
essentialo If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation
Lets get rid of Obesity!
AAAAHH!
GAME OVER
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