The Epidemic in the US…
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 1985 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 1986 No Data <10% 10%–14% 3
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 1987 No Data <10% 10%–14%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 1988 No Data <10% 10%–14%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 1989 No Data <10% 10%–14%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 1990 No Data <10% 10%–14%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 1991 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 1992 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 1993 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 1994 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1995 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 1996 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 1997 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 1998 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 1999 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 2000 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 2001 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%
(*BMI 30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 2002 (*BMI 30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC
(*BMI 30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 2003 (*BMI 30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 2004 We have never had an epidemic like this that we have been able to track so thoroughly and see. As I told you, this is conservative. About 60 million adults, or 30 percent of the adult population, are now obese, which represents a doubling of the rate since 1980. No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% 21
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2005 We have never had an epidemic like this that we have been able to track so thoroughly and see. As I told you, this is conservative. About 60 million adults, or 30 percent of the adult population, are now obese, which represents a doubling of the rate since 1980. No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30% 22
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 2006 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30% 23
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 2007 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30% 24
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 2008 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30% 25
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 2009 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30% 26
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1990, 1995, 2005 (*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) 1990 1995 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%
Why are people getting more and more overweight? Think about it…. a 200% increase in overweight children since late 1960’s -15% of American children are overweight -61% of American adults are overweight!!!
Reason #1: Too many unhealthy choices! Mint chocolate chip used to be the only ice cream with candy in it. Now we have: Goo Goo Cluster Chocolate Chunk Oreo Snickers Bubble gum Etc.
Reason #1: Too many unhealthy choices! SUGAR is everywhere! What is in our vending machines? Pounds of sugar eaten per person per year: 1800.......................10 1895.......................63 1915.......................95 1935.....................115 1955.....................119 1976.....................125 1990.....................140 2002.....................158
Reason #2: Portion Sizes are too big! Remember MyPlate recommendations? How much protein should you have each day? How much milk should you have each day? Are the portions we eat WAY TOO BIG and OUT OF CONTROL?
BAGEL 20 Years Ago Today 140 calories 3-inch diameter How many calories are in this bagel?
Calorie Difference: 210 calories BAGEL 20 Years Ago Today 140 calories 3-inch diameter 350 calories 6-inch diameter Calorie Difference: 210 calories
Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing Act Calories In = Calories Out How long will you have to rake leaves in order to burn the extra 210 calories?* *Based on 130-pound person
Calories In = Calories Out If you rake the leaves for 50 minutes you will burn the extra 210 calories.* *Based on 130-pound person
CHEESEBURGER Today 20 Years Ago 333 calories How many calories are in today’s cheeseburger?
CHEESEBURGER Today 20 Years Ago 333 calories 590 calories Calorie Difference: 257 calories
Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing Act Calories In = Calories Out How long will you have to lift weights in order to burn the extra 257 calories?* *Based on 130-pound person
Calories In = Calories Out If you lift weights for 1 hour and 30 minutes, you will burn approximately 257 calories.* *Based on 130-pound person
SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS 20 Years Ago Today 500 calories 1 cup spaghetti with sauce and 3 small meatballs How many calories do you think are in today's portion of spaghetti and meatballs?
SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS Calorie Difference: 525 calories 20 Years Ago Today 500 calories 1 cup spaghetti with sauce and 3 small meatballs 1,025 calories 2 cups of pasta with sauce and 3 large meatballs Calorie Difference: 525 calories
Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing Act Calories In = Calories Out How long will you have to houseclean in order to burn the extra 525 calories?* *Based on 130-pound person
Calories In = Calories Out If you houseclean for 2 hours and 35 minutes, you will burn approximately 525 calories.* *Based on 130-pound person
FRENCH FRIES 20 Years Ago Today 210 Calories 2.4 ounces How many calories are in today’s portion of fries?
Calorie Difference: 400 Calories FRENCH FRIES 20 Years Ago Today 210 Calories 2.4 ounces 610 Calories 6.9 ounces Calorie Difference: 400 Calories
Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing Act Calories In = Calories Out How long will you have to walk leisurely in order to burn those extra 400 calories?* *Based on 160-pound person
Calories In = Calories Out If you walk leisurely for 1 hour and 10 minutes you will burn approximately 400 calories.* *Based on 160-pound person
SODA 20 Years Ago Today 85 Calories 6.5 ounces How many calories are in today’s portion?
Calorie Difference: 165 Calories SODA 20 Years Ago Today 85 Calories 6.5 ounces 250 Calories 20 ounces Calorie Difference: 165 Calories
Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing Act Calories In = Calories Out How long will you have to work in the garden to burn those extra calories?* *Based on 160-pound person
Calories In = Calories Out If you work in the garden for 35 minutes, you will burn approximately 165 calories.* *Based on 160-pound person
TURKEY SANDWICH 20 Years Ago Today 320 calories How many calories are in today’s turkey sandwich?
Calorie Difference: 500 calories TURKEY SANDWICH 20 Years Ago Today 320 calories 820 calories Calorie Difference: 500 calories
Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing Act Calories In = Calories Out How long will you have to ride a bike in order to burn those extra calories?* *Based on 160-pound person
Calories In = Calories Out If you ride a bike for 1 hour and 25 minutes, you will burn approximately 500 calories.* *Based on 160-pound person
Reason #3: We drink too many of our calories! Which is the better choice?
Reason #3: We drink too many of our calories! Which is the better choice?
Sobe Nirvana has 300 calories and 72 grams of sugar A 20 ounce Sunkist orange pop has 325 calories and 88 grams of sugar A Venti Caramel Frappuccino has 500 calories and 68 grams of sugar Say you’re supposed to eat 1700-2000 calories per day, these drinks are about ¼ of your total calories!!