1. Obesity

2. Obesity Not all fat is “bad.” Needed for… Definitions:
Overweight (Over fat): BMI 25 – 29.9
Obese: BMI 30+

3. R U Overfat/Obese?
a.k.a. “Morbid”

4. Obesity Epidemic

5. Risks of too much body fat…
Diabetes Mellitus (3X greater)
Due to adipokines causing insulin resistance
Atherosclerosis
Heart disease (aka CAD, CVD, PAD)
Hypertension (50% of all cases)
Stroke
Gall Stones
Due to excess lipids and cholesterol in bile
Cirrhosis of Liver
Various cancers
Arthritis
Due to excess strain on joints
Gout
Surgical complications
Snoring and sleep apnea
Varicose veins
Accident related injuries
Too little body fat also causes problems.

6. Caloric Balance

7. Where your Calories are spent
Basal metabolism…
Thermic effect of foods…
Carbs
Simple 1-2 %
Complex 6-10%
Lipids 5%
Proteins 25%
Physical Activity…
We have control