1. Obesity

2. EQ: What are the causes and effects of obesity? Bell Ringer: Do you think obesity is a problem in the US? Why? Give examples

3. Obesity Excessive accumulation of body fat ¼ Americans suffer from obesity

4. Set Point A level of body weight that the body works to maintain Determined by # of fat cells in body # of fat cells stays the same with weight change but size changes People who inherit the tendency for more fat cells have a higher set point, which increases the chances of becoming overweight

5. Analysis activity

6. Reflection/HW Did the information in the resources today surprise you? Why/why not? If you were a lifestyle counselor what suggestions would you make for an obese person-think of at least three strategies and explain them