ODDS
Chances of a child being struck by lightening: 1 out of 1,000,000
Chances of a child being in a car accident: 4 out of 100
Chances of a child graduating from college: 30 out of 100
Chances of a child becoming fat: 33 out of 100
Chances of a child becoming a fat adult: 80 out of 100
doubled in children from the ages of 2-5 young adults between the ages of 12 and 19 Oddly enough children between the ages of
6-11 numbers have tripled
9 million children over the age of six are obese!!!
**OBESITY**
increase body weight due to excessive accumulation of body fat
“the natural energy reserve of humans or mammals, which is stored in fat tissue, is expanded far beyond usual levels to the
point where it impairs health.”
AVERAGE ADULT DAILY CONSUMPTION
Shouldn’t have more than 65 grams of fat OR 2000 calories a day.
ONE Burger King meal: A Hamburger & French Fry
Has
50 GRAMS OF FAT & 2000 CALORIES
**PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS**
INFLUENCE EATING HABITS AND OBESITY
Negative Emotions: boredom, sadness, or anger
Immediate health effects:
Risk factors for cardiovascular disease
High Cholesterol
High Blood Pressure
Pre diabetes
Bone and Joint problems
Sleep Apnea
Social Problems
Poor Self-Esteem