Obesity in American Citizens

1. Obesity in American Citizens Let’s Make America Healthy By Christie Fink

2. Definition of Obesity • Obesity is a term used to describe body weight that is much greater than what is healthy. • If you are obese, you also have a much higher amount of body fat than is healthy or desirable. • More than 20% over their ideal body weight • BMI (Body Mass Index) about 30 • Anyone who is more than 100 pounds overweight or who has a BMI greater than or equal to 40 is considered morbidly obese.

3. Risk Factors of Obesity • Coronary heart disease • Type 2 diabetes • Cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon) • Hypertension (high blood pressure) • Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides) • Stroke • Liver and Gallbladder disease • Sleep apnea and respiratory problems • Osteoarthritis (a degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint) • Gynecological problems (abnormal menses, infertility)

4. Obesity Rates in 1999

5. Obesity Rates in 2009

6. Body Mass Index Values

7. Obesity Continued…. • Obesity is one of the most common diseases in the United States. • It is affecting more and more adults, teenagers and children every single day. • Obesity can lead to… • High Blood Pressure • High Cholesterol • Diabetes • Heart Disease • Stroke • Certain Cancers • Sometimes Even Death

8. Facts About Obesity in America • Between 1980 and 2000, obesity rates doubled among adults. • About 60 million adults, or 30% of the adult population, are now obese. • Since 1980, overweight rates have doubled among children and tripled among adolescents. • Type II diabetes, which once was believed only to affect adults, is now affecting the youth in our country because of the increase in obesity. • 61% of overweight 5-to 10-year-olds already have at least one risk factor for heart disease and 26% have two or more risk factors.

9. Facts About Obesity Continued… • Only about 25% of United States adults eat the recommended five or more servings of fruits and vegetables everyday. • Less than 25% of adolescents eat the recommended five or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day. • More than 50% of American adults do not get the recommended amount of physical activity to provide health benefits. • More than a third of young people in grades 9-12 do not regularly engage in vigorous physical activity.

10. Two of the Most Unhealthy Habits Amount Americans • Unhealthy Eating • Lack of Physical Activity or Completely Sedentarty Lifestyle

12. Unhealthy Eating Habits • Skipping breakfast • Binge eating • Eating too fast • Eating while doing something else • Not drinking enough water • Emotional eating

13. Leading a Balanced and Healthy Lifestyle

14. Simple Ways to Increase Physical Activity • Turn off the TV. Once a week, turn off the TV and do something a little more physical with your family. Play games, take a walk...almost anything will be more active than sitting on the couch. • Walk more. Look for small ways to walk more. When you get the mail, take a walk around the block, take the dog for an extra outing each day or walk on your treadmill for 5 minutes before getting ready for work. • Do some chores. Shoveling snow, working in the garden, raking leaves, sweeping the floor...these kinds of activities may not be 'vigorous' exercise, but they can keep you moving while getting your house in order. • Pace while you talk. When you're on the phone, pace around or even do some cleaning while gabbing. This is a great way to stay moving while doing something you enjoy. • Be aware. Make a list of all the physical activities you do on a typical day. If you find that the bulk of your time is spent sitting, make another list of all the ways you could move more--getting up each hour to stretch or walk, walk the stairs at work, etc.

15. Simple and Easy Exercises • Walking • Jogging • Skipping • Having a Catch • Riding a bike • Rollerblading • Dancing Socially

16. Healthy Eating • Eat more fruit.Add it to your cereal, your salads or even your dinners. • Sneak in more veggies. Add them wherever you can--a tomato on your sandwich, peppers on your pizza, or extra veggies in your pasta sauce. Keep pre-cut or canned/frozen veggies ready for quick snacks. • Switch your salad dressing. If you eat full-fat dressing, switch to something lighter and you'll automatically eat less calories. • Eat low-fat or fat-free dairy. Switching to skim milk or fat free yogurt is another simple way to eat less calories without having to change too much in your diet. • Make some substitutes. Look through your cabinets or fridge and pick 3 foods you eat every day. Write down the nutritional content and, the next time you're at the store, find lower-calorie substitutes for just those 3 items.

17. Serving Sizes • MILK GROUP • 1 cup of milk or yogurt • 2 ounces of cheese • MEAT GROUP • 2 to 3 ounces of cooked lean • meat, poultry, or fish. • 1/2 cup of cooked dry beans, or • 1 egg counts as 1 ounce of lean • meat • 2 tablespoons of peanut • butter count as 1 ounce of • meat. • FATS AND SWEETS • Limit calories from these GRAIN GROUP • 1 slice of bread • 1/2 cup of cooked rice or pasta • 1/2 cup of cooked cereal • 1 ounce of ready-to-eat cereal VEGETABLE GROUP • 1/2 cup of chopped raw • or cooked vegetables • 1 cup of raw leafy vegetables FRUIT GROUP • 1 piece of fruit or melon wedge • 3/4 cup of juice • 1/2 cup of canned fruit • 1/4 cup of dried fruit

18. Go To…. My Pyramid • Allows you to view: • Dietary Guidelines for Americans • MyPyramid Food Guidance System • Healthy Eating Index • U.S. Food Plans • Nutrient Content of the U.S. Food Supply • Expenditure on Children by Families

19. Food Guide Pyramid 6 – 11 servings 3-5 servings 2-3 servings Sparingly 2-3 servings 1-2 servings

20. Make Your Next Move • In closing by knowing the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle by being physically active and eating healthy. This will decrease your risk for diseases and increase your chances for a much longer and healthier life.