OBESITY

OBESITY RATES DOUBLE

Since the 70’s obesity rates have doubled.

65% of females have a chance of being obese.

71% of males have a risk of being obese or having an unhealthy BMI.

WHAT DOES YOUR DEMOGRAPHIC SAY ABOUT YOUR HEALTH?

Researchers have found higher obesity rates prevalent in certain demographics. For example Females and African

Americans are much more likely to be obese.

LIFE EXPECTANCY

Due to the eating habits of Americans , they have a lower life expectancy than the rest of the developed world. The US. Ranks number 27th for life expectancy.

EAT THE MEDITERRANEAN WAY

Research shows that people who follow the Mediterranean diet are

healthier and live longer.

THE FUNDAMENTALS

Eat more berries and nuts.Replace red meat with fish and poultry.Reduce your portion sizes.Base your meals on the fruits, nuts, and grains.

BENEFITS

Lowered risk of cancer.

Lowered risk of heart disease.

Lowered risk of Parkinson's disease.

A better looking and feeling body.

SOURCES

Frac.comwww.alternate.orgwww.everydayhealth .comwww.mayoclinic.org

Personal expertCameron Corbat ( Dietetics student at CMU)