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Obesity Amorette Colon November 22,2011 Period 5
Purpose of this project • The purpose of this project is to inform people on what obesity is , how it is caused , and how you can prevent it. • This project will keep people aware of how much they eat and exercise daily. • I chose this project because I want to learn more about obesity.
Summary of the project • This project will show what obesity is, how its caused , and who it affects the most. This project will explain how obesity happens.
What is Obesity? • Obesity is an excess proportion of total body fat a person has stored in their body. Obesity is when a persons weight is 20% or more above normal weight or have a BMI (body mass index) of 30 or more.
What causes Obesity? • Obesity occurs when a person consumes more calories then he or she burns. • Obesity is caused when people eat more than they exercise.
Who Does It Affect the Most? People who don’t exercise! Those who inherit it from a family member. And those who have quit from drugs and use food for comfort.
In My Community • This can be useful to my community because it can teach others more about obesity and how its caused. • People can be more aware of obesity and how to prevent it from happening. • Eating healthier will give you a less chance of being obese.