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By: Maddie Harpham, Haley Smith, Cole Shallcross
OBESITY
WHAT IS OBESITY? Obesity: Having excess body fat. Obesity is defined as a condition of being
overweight. It means that excessive amounts of fat are in your body, which results in the excess body weight.
History of Obesity The amount of people in the world that are currently fighting
obesity is about 1million people. Obesity has a big impact on someone’s mental and physical
health. Ancient Egyptians considered obesity a disease. Ancient China also knew about obesity and the dangers that
go with it. The Aztecs thought that obesity was paranormal. An African tribe used to take a slim bride and basically make
her obese in order to make her ready for child bearing. An increase in sedentary lifestyle is a contribution to the
rising evidence of obesity. Physical activity is limited in our society today.
Examples Large body frame Difficulty in doing daily activities Breathless Breast region adiposity (sagging fat
cells) Big belly (abdomen) Flabby fat in arms and thighs
Signs and Symptoms
How long should you have symptoms before you are concerned?
Be concerned immediately
Genetic, Heredity, and Environmental Factors
Having too many fast food restaraunts The way you were raised Not enough physical activity Children with obese parents tend to be
obese as well
Treatment/Managing the Problem
Is treatment Available? Yes, but the best treatment is healthy
eating and exercise Medication and surgery is available but
not recommended for adolescents
Diet and Exercise Diet and Exercise will help you…
Lose weight Feel better about yourself Relieve Stress Feel more energetic
Medication There are medications available The use of medication should only be
used when diet and exercise changes have not removed some of the excess weight
It is crucial that people with obesity only take medicine under doctor supervision
The Family and The Individual
Parents can help by… Being supportive Encouraging healthy eating and physical
activity Telling the child they are loved Listening to the child’s concerns about their
weight
Managing the Problem Eating healthy (watch portion sizes & eat
nutrient rich foods) Exercise (Be active) Set a realistic weight goal Personalize your weight loss plan Evaluate your progress Talk to your doctor about possible
medication and surgical options
Stastitics Over one- third of adults in the US are
obese (33.8%) Over 13% of teens in the US are
overweight This rate has tripled since the 1980’s
WOW’S
Number One Obesity can lead to Diabetes and Heart
Disease!
Number Two 18.8% of children and 17.4% of
adolescents in the USA were overweight in 2003 and 2004!
Number Three The rate of obesity has tripled in the
past 25 years!
Resources
Works Cited"A Brief History of Obesity |." Weight Loss Blog | Lose Weight Blog | Diet Blog. N.p.,
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Bronson, Mary H., and Don Merki. Glencoe health . 9th ed. New York:
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 2005. Print.
"Google." Google. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Sept. 2011. <http://www.google.com>.
Works Cited (Continued)"Obesity and Overweight for Professionals: Data and Statistics: U.S. Obesity Trends |
DNPAO | CDC." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. N.p., n.d. Web. 3
Sept. 2011. <http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/trends.html#National>.
"WIN - Publication - Helping Your Overweight Child." Weight-Control Information
Network. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Sept. 2011.
<http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/over_child.htm#howhelp>.