1. The Epidemic in the US…

2. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 1985
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% %–14%

3. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 1986
No Data <10% %–14% 3

4. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 1987
No Data <10% %–14%

5. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 1988
No Data <10% %–14%

6. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 1989
No Data <10% %–14%

7. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 1990
No Data <10% %–14%

8. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 1991
No Data <10% %–14% %–19%

9. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 1992
No Data <10% %–14% %–19%

10. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 1993
No Data <10% %–14% %–19%

11. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 1994
No Data <10% %–14% %–19%

12. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1995
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% %–14% %–19%

13. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 1996
No Data <10% %–14% %–19%

14. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 1997
No Data <10% %–14% %–19% ≥20

15. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 1998
No Data <10% %–14% %–19% ≥20

16. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 1999
No Data <10% %–14% %–19% ≥20

17. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 2000
No Data <10% %–14% %–19% ≥20

18. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 2001
No Data <10% %–14% %–19% %–24% ≥25%

19. (*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% %–14% %–19% %–24% ≥25%
Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC

20. (*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% %–14% %–19% %–24% ≥25%
Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC

21. 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% %–14% %–19% %–24% ≥25% 21

22. 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% %–14% %–19% %–24% %–29% ≥30% 22

23. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 2006
No Data <10% %–14% %–19% %–24% %–29% ≥30% 23

24. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 2007
No Data <10% %–14% %–19% %–24% %–29% ≥30% 24

25. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 2008
No Data <10% %–14% %–19% %–24% %–29% ≥30% 25

26. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults 2009
No Data <10% %–14% %–19% %–24% %–29% ≥30% 26

27. 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% %–14% %–19% %–24% %–29% ≥30%

28. 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!!!

29. 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.

30. Reason #1: Too many unhealthy choices!
SUGAR is everywhere!
What is in our vending machines?
Pounds of sugar eaten per person per year:

37. 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?

38. BAGEL 20 Years Ago Today 140 calories 3-inch diameter
How many calories
are in this bagel?

39. Calorie Difference: 210 calories
BAGEL
20 Years Ago
Today
140 calories
3-inch diameter
350 calories
6-inch diameter
Calorie Difference: 210 calories

40. 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

41. Calories In = Calories Out
If you rake the leaves for 50 minutes you will burn the extra 210 calories.*
*Based on 130-pound person

42. CHEESEBURGER Today 20 Years Ago 333 calories
How many calories are in today’s cheeseburger?

43. CHEESEBURGER Today 20 Years Ago 333 calories 590 calories
Calorie Difference: 257 calories

44. 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

45. 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

46. 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?

47. 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

48. 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

49. Calories In = Calories Out
If you houseclean for 2 hours and 35 minutes, you will burn approximately 525 calories.*
*Based on 130-pound person

50. FRENCH FRIES 20 Years Ago Today 210 Calories 2.4 ounces
How many calories are in
today’s portion of fries?

51. Calorie Difference: 400 Calories
FRENCH FRIES
20 Years Ago
Today
210 Calories
2.4 ounces
610 Calories
6.9 ounces
Calorie Difference: 400 Calories

52. 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

53. 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

54. SODA 20 Years Ago Today 85 Calories 6.5 ounces
How many calories are in today’s portion?

55. Calorie Difference: 165 Calories
SODA
20 Years Ago
Today
85 Calories
6.5 ounces
250 Calories
20 ounces
Calorie Difference: 165 Calories

56. 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

57. Calories In = Calories Out
If you work in the garden for 35 minutes, you will burn approximately 165 calories.*
*Based on 160-pound person

58. TURKEY SANDWICH 20 Years Ago Today 320 calories
How many calories are in today’s turkey sandwich?

59. Calorie Difference: 500 calories
TURKEY SANDWICH
20 Years Ago
Today
320 calories
820 calories
Calorie Difference: 500 calories

60. 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

61. 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

62. Reason #3: We drink too many of our calories!
Which is the better choice?

63. Reason #3: We drink too many of our calories!
Which is the better choice?

64. 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 calories per day,
these drinks are about ¼ of your total calories!!