OBESITY: It’s Epidemic  Health 8 Ms. Boland

Why do we need to learn about this? Obesity (the condition of having an excessive amount of body fat) is epidemic Companies spend billions of dollars on tantalizing ad campaigns to persuade us to buy “junk food” And junk food tends to be cheap..an important fact given our economic climate Automakers are now designing larger safety seats to accommodate overweight preschoolers. About 33.8% adults are obese. About 17% (or 12.5 million kids!!) of children and adolescents aged 2— 19 years are obese

Definition: The condition of having an EXCESSIVE amount of body fat.

Did You Know? WHERE excess body fat is distributed around your body could be a significant factor in how seriously your health is at risk. It is more dangerous if fat is around the middle to upper body, surrounding the vital organs. It is more dangerous if fat is around the middle to upper body, surrounding the vital organs. Fat in the Body Video Clip Fat in the Body Video Clip exercise-fat-in-the-body.html exercise-fat-in-the-body.html

What is overweight? Obese? BMI between = Overweight BMI over 39 = Obese BUT, MUSCLE IS HEAVIER THAN BODY FAT!! For example, Shaquille O’Neal’s BMI says he’s OBESE !

Why Focus on Body Composition? Muscle weighs MORE than fat Muscle takes LESS space than body fat Body fat is “stored” energy…we don’t need that much of it..for the most part we have food readily available Muscles helps us move and be productive humans and this is good So when people say they “want to lose weight”, they really mean they want to “lose BODY FAT”

Results of a Changed “Lifestyle”

Measure Body Composition Skin Calipers Bioelectrical Impedance Hydrostatic Weighing BOD POD: Air Displacement Plethysmography (ADP)

Percent Body Fat Chart Exercise will help you get rid of BODY FAT and improve your LEAN BODY MASS.

Why is Obesity NOT good? There are many complications due to obesity Heart attack StrokesHypertensionAtherosclerosisDiabetes Sleep apnea CancerOsteoarthritis Size prejudice StressDepression Substance abuse To name a few things…

Culprits? Why is This Happening?  Fast food chains  Sugar, fat  Lure you with toys, price savings, less $$ for more food, ect.  High sugar drinks (empty calories: no nutrients , just calories)  Genetics  Less physical activity (technology related)  Eat too fast..brain takes 20 minutes to realize that you are full  Family/friends influences (eating is social)  Stress and Emotions  Price of food   Fast food advertisements…Whose fault is it though?  Portion sizes have increased over the years

The Energy Balance Energy In Energy Out Food & drink Basal metabolism Thermogenesis Physical Activity Balance food with exercise!!

What you SHOULD Know.. SUGAR No more than 40 grams per day (less than 6-9 tsp.) 1 tsp sugar =4.2 grams SALT No more than 2300 mg TOTAL FAT No more than 30% of daily caloric intake (53g) SATURATED FAT No more than 10% daily caloric intake (20g) CHOLESTEROL No more than 300mg

OMG! Americans consume 156 pounds of added SUGAR per year!! (According to the USDA, 2005)

Each Cube Is 1 Teaspoon

One small change can go a L- O-N-G way..

Prevention.. Don’t Let Your CHOICES Lead to Illness! Exercise more, eat less! Be consistent. It’s a “life”style not a “diet” or “program” MODERATION is the best policy..the rule! Reduce soda intake..TRY FLAVORED SELTZER WATER Eat clean..avoid foods with high fat, sugar, salt, and cholesterol. All of these are found in fast foods…. Read the ingredient list on a food label. The first ingredient tells all.. Lay off the video games, T.V., ect Don’t fall for advertising..you won’t be “loving it” when you have health problems Move your body! Don’t think you are invincible because no one is!

HEALTHY HABITS Which Will Lead to a Healthy Life & Body Fat Loss Choose nutrient dense foods; not foods with empty caloriesChoose nutrient dense foods; not foods with empty calories Watch portion sizesWatch portion sizes Eat fewer foods that are high in fat and added sugarsEat fewer foods that are high in fat and added sugars Enjoy your favorite “junk food” in moderationEnjoy your favorite “junk food” in moderation Use the ruleUse the rule 80% of the time, make healthy choices80% of the time, make healthy choices 20% of the time, splurge a little20% of the time, splurge a little Be activeBe active Strengthen your muscles (muscle takes more calories to maintain, causing your body to burn more calories)Strengthen your muscles (muscle takes more calories to maintain, causing your body to burn more calories) Stay hydrated (note: cannot be done with caffeinated beverages)Stay hydrated (note: cannot be done with caffeinated beverages)

Ways to Gain Muscle Choose higher calorie, nutrient-rich food Choose higher calorie, nutrient-rich food Eat nutritious snacks Eat nutritious snacks This will healthfully increase your daily caloric intake This will healthfully increase your daily caloric intake Get regular physical activity Get regular physical activity If you are increasing the # of calories you eat, exercising will ensure the weight you gain is muscle and not fat If you are increasing the # of calories you eat, exercising will ensure the weight you gain is muscle and not fat

In a nutshell… Engage in “mindful” eating & …EXERCISE!!

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