1. Obesity By: Stephanie Lees Grade level: 9th grade

2. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS,1990, 1999, 2008 No Data <10% 10%–14%

3. 1999 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24%

4. 2008 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%

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7. 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

9. Diagnosing • 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 • Body fat • >25% for men and >32% for women • Measuring

10. 3 Factors for Obesity • Behavioral Factor • Social Environment Factors • Physical Environment Factors

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. Prevention Strategies • Eating healthy • Follow the Food Guide Pyramid • Exercising • Accumulate 30 minutes of moderate activity most days of the week

15. 2 Treatment Strategies • Community Interventions • Individual Interventions

16. 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

17. 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)

19. A Healthy Diet • Eat plenty of high-fiber foods • Make sure to include green, orange, and yellow fruits and vegetables • Limit your intake of sugary foods, refined-grain products such as white bread, and salty snack food • Cut down on animal fat (Saturated fat) • Cut way down on trans fats • Eat more fish and nuts (which contain healthy unsaturated fats)Keep portions moderate

20. A Healthy Diet Cont. • Keep your cholesterol intake below 300 milligrams per day • Maintain an adequate calcium intake • Try to get your vitamins and minerals from foods, not from supplements. • Exercise and other physical activity are essential • If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation

21. Lets get rid of Obesity! AAAAHH! GAME OVER