1. WORD WHIP: When I say Obesity what are some words that come to mind?
Say the first word that comes to your mind without judging

2. Why do you think we have a problem with obesity in our country?
Fast food, tech, we aren’t farmers, lazy, don’t sit down to eat or be mindful, eat fast, eat more, $, Comfort food, Pemps in hot, Eating our feelings, we eat when we celebrate,

4. Obesity = MORE than overweight
Affects your daily activities-can’t do certain things
A BMI of 30 or more
Puts people at risk for health problems

6. https://stateofobesity.org/adult-obesity/
Obesity by state
#1;
#2:
#3:
Least obese:
#48:
#49:
#50

8. BODY MASS INDEX
Not the most reliable method but one method to tell if someone is overweight or obese. Take’s one’s height and weight. WHY MIGHT THIS NOT BE VERY ACCURATE SOMETIMES???
The most reliable is HYDROSTATIC WEIGHING
For your HOMEWORK: find your BMI by googling BMI calculator and putting in height and weight.

12. Educate people
Start with the young ones!

13. Simple and Complex Carbs (COMPLEX ARE BETTER)

15. EXTRA CREDIT: at lunch I’ll be looking for lunches that have all 6 nutrients and that are low in sugar etc. If yours is healthy you could get a bonus point 