1. Obesity

2. What if Barbie went from this size…

3. to this size…what would your reaction be?

4. BMI (body mass index—measure body weight and height) score is 30-40 Over 40 is morbidly obese Weight Gain = more calories are consumed than burned 20% or more over your ideal, healthy body weight What is obesity?

6.  Becoming an increasingly common topic…those affected have doubled & tripled in the last 20 years.  Effects 2/3’s of Americans  400,000 deaths per year  1 in 4 children are overweight and at risk  Crosses all races, genders, income levels and age groups  Which country do you think has the highest percent of obesity? Obesity Facts

7. #1. Mexico 32.8% #2. USA 31.8%

8.  In 2012 35.7% (1/3) of U.S. Adults were obese.  In 2010, 18% of U.S. children and adolescents were obese.  In 2009-2010, over 78 million U.S. adults and about 12.5 million U.S. children and adolescents were obese.  16-18 % of elementary school children are joining the ranks of being overweight or seriously overweight. Obesity Statistics

9.  60% of overweight children have at least one additional cardiovascular disease risk factor, and 25 % have two or more heart-related risk factors.  Heart disease and related diabetes will shorten children’s lives by 20-30 years if the epidemic is not stopped.  In 2004 it was estimated that American children may be the first generation to live shorter lives than their parents More Stats

10. Percent of Obese in U.S. Adults 2010 Lowest state: Colorado 21% Highest State: Mississippi 34%

11. Percent of Obese in U.S. Adults 2012 Lowest State: Colorado 20.5% Highest State: Louisiana 34.7%

12. Percentage of Obese High School Students 2011 Lowest: Colorado 7% Highest: Alabama, Kentucky & Oklahoma 17%

13.  #1 Chronic illness in America  In most cases—completely preventable  Increasing at the rate of an infectious disease  25% of obese people are completely sedentary (non- moving)  9% of all medical spending goes to treat obesity related issues Health Concerns

14.  Obesity increases the chances for… -diabetes -cardiovascular disease -fatty liver disease -coronary heart disease -stroke -congestive heart failure -and more Diseases & Disorders

15.  Genes controlling appetite & metabolism enhance chances  More genes being discovered that increase obesity chances  Genetic factors play a role but to fully develop a lot of caloric intake must occur Genetics

16.  Average caloric intake has increased significantly -readily available foods (fast food and junk foods) -buying foods in bulk -healthier foods are more expensive than fast food  Lack of physical activity ( 1 in 4 get none) -increase in technology -long work hours -less manual labor -no desire Environmental Factors

17.  For those who are overweight: -control appetite -eat healthier foods -increase activity level  For those who are obese: -all of the above -medication to control hunger/absorb fat -weight loss surgery (gastric bypass) Treatment

18.  Obesity is a growing concern  Both genetic & environmental factors cause it  All negative health effects  USA has largest population of obese people  Childhood obesity is on the rise  It is important to live a healthy lifestyle for yourself and your body Overview

19. The most effective way to treat obesity is to live a healthy lifestyle. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks wWfq2drCM&feature=g-crec- a&list=PL63352C0D19E7EDCC