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Health PSA

The obesity epidemic affects 45 million Americans, with 25% classified as overweight. This condition significantly increases the risk of premature death and is influenced by factors like overeating, sedentary lifestyles, and stress. Fast food consumption and technological advances contribute to this crisis, as evidenced by rising obesity rates since the 1960s. A healthy diet, incorporation of physical activity, and education on health from childhood are essential to combat obesity. Initiatives focusing on better school nutrition and family involvement are crucial to fostering healthier habits.

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Health PSA

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  1. Health PSA Dave Kim, Chris Boyle, Chris Arvanitis

  2. Obesity Progression

  3. The Obesity Epidemic • Obesity- excessive weight for one’s height. • 45 million Americans are obese, 25% of U.S. population is overweight. • Causes a 50% greater risk of premature death. • Caused by overeating, a lack of exercise, a low-thyroid level, or as a response to stress.

  4. Nutrition • A healthy diet provides the right number of calories to keep one’s weight in a desriable range keeping the intake of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water in the proper balance. • Fast food is a meal that is mass-produced and often sold by franchised restaurants.

  5. Contributing Factors: Technology • Consumers spent $25.1 billion on video games/accessories in 2010. • Total Facebook users: 155,701,780 • The Average American watches 4 hours of television a day. • Average child watches TV for 1,680 minutes a week.

  6. Economy • Fast food corporations generate approx. $165 billion in revenue annually. • There are 184,200 fast food businesses. • Advertising penetrates markets that cover all demographics.

  7. Progression through Generations • U.S. obesity rates show a slight increase from 1960 to 1980. • But more than twice as many U.S. adults were classified as obese in 2000 than in 1960. • Today 3 out of 10 Americans are obese.

  8. Perspective of American health

  9. Where to put the blame? • Obesity is a by-product of the American culture and economy. • Technology has had both a positive and negative effect on people’s health. • A healthy lifestyle begins as a child and these habits are instilled by adults. • The government can put a greater emphasis on health but it comes down to each individual to make a difference.

  10. A Healthier Future • The government needs to instill healthy habits into schools, through better lunch options and a more rigorous physical education program. • Fitness can not be viewed as a burden but as a daily part of each person’s life. Small steps need to be taken each day for people’s health to improve.

  11. Dietary changes • Based upon height and weight, people need to set the amount of calories they need per day. • Home made meals can help people reach their health goals more efficiently and for less money.

  12. The Role of the Family • In most families today, both the mother and father work. • For this reason, it becomes even more important for parents to help their kids understand what is healthy.

  13. Work Cited • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:USObesityRate1960-2004.svg • http://www.theesa.com/facts/econdata.asp • http://www.socialbakers.com/facebook-statistics/united-states • http://www.insidefacebook.com/2010/02/16/nielsen-facebook-occupied-7-hours-of-the-average-us-users-january/ • http://www.csun.edu/science/health/docs/tv&health.html • http://www.legitgov.org/comment/rec_report_140110.html • http://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/article_94720907-7d6b-5de7-9376-6177e9cd2072.html • http://www.ers.usda.gov/AmberWaves/February05/Features/ThePriceIsRight.htm • Encyclopedia of the Digestive System and Digestive Disorders. • Basic Nutrition, Eating Right. An Introduction to Human Nutrition.

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