1. Obesity

2. Obesity is having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. Normal body mass index between 18.5 and 24.9. BMI varies by height.

3. Hispanics and Blacks are slightly heavier than white adults. In a CDC report, it reported that African Americans consume 33% more fast-food than whites. The poor is statistically more overweight than the rich, because junk food is inexpensive. 21% of medical expenses are due to obesity.

4. Consequences Diabetes - the rate of diabetes has risen 70% since 1995 Cardiovascular Disease - leading cause of death and leading factor of obesity Cancer - obesity factor of 20% cancer diagnoses Depression - link between obesity and weight gain Reproduction - reduces fertility rate and increase miscarriages during pregnancy Respiratory Disease - sleep apnea, asthma, obesity hypoventilation syndrome are common in obese people Cognitive Health - memory loss and thinking skills Musculoskeletal disorders - "leading cause of arthritic pain, injuries, and atrophy in muscles and joints, often in the knee, ankle, foot, and shoulder"leading cause

5. Preventions  Health Education 1. Physical Education (P.E.) - schools aren't giving children the exercise they need. Over half of high schools in the U.S. take no P.E. class. Budget cuts are the main cause of this. 2. Recess - With more focus on standardized testing, recess is cut short. 3. Sports Programs - 61% of students have to pay a fee to play, which makes it harder for lower income children. 4. Healthy Meals - Schools moved to ban junk food and sodas.  Healthcare – Doctors can provide information and insurances can cover weight-loss and wellness programs.  Food and Exercise – stay away from junk food and take 10-15 minutes to walk or ride your bike.

6. Resources  "Obesity in America - PublicHealth.org." PublicHealth.org. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Jan. 2016.Obesity in America  "Top Public Health Issues Facing Health Officials." Creighton University. N.p., 27 Aug. 2013. Web. 14 Jan. 2016. "Top Public Health Issues Facing Health Officials."