Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1985

(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)

No Data <10% 10%–14%

Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1990

(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)

No Data <10% 10%–14%

Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1995

(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%

Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2001

(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%

Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2007

(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%

Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2009

(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%

7 Tips for Healthy 7 Tips for Healthy LivingLiving

1. Choose less high Fat foods2. Limit Sodium intake3. Choose less high Cholesterol

foods4. Choose more Whole Grains5. Increase Fiber intake6. Choose healthier cooking styles7. Exercise ~ 30min. / day

Choose less Choose less high fat high fat foodsfoods

Oils/Butter• Palm Oil• Coconut Oil• Cocoa Butter• Butter• Margarine• Bacon Lard• Shortenings

Animal Products• Beef• Lamb• Pork• Poultry Skin• Cream• Whole Milk• Egg Yolk

BUTBUT Choose MOREMORE• Nuts and seeds• Olive Oil• Canola Oil• Peanut Oil• No-hydrogenated oil

Margarine• Egg Whites• Low Fat dairy Products• Lean Meats

Choose less Choose less high fat high fat foodsfoods

Limit Limit SodiumSodium intakeintake2,000 – 4.000 mg/ day2,000 – 4.000 mg/ day

• Canned meats• Canned fruits and vegetables• Canned Soups• Deli meats• TV Dinners• Table salt• Potato Chips

Choose less Choose less high high cholesterol cholesterol foodsfoods

Choose LESSLESS• Liver• Egg Yolks• Whole Milk• Creamy Dairy Products• Yellow Cheese• Yogurt • Oils• Butter

Choose MOREMORE• Fish• Fish Oils• Egg White• Skim Milk• Fat-free Dairy Products• White Cheese• Fat-free Yogurt • Nuts and Seeds

Choose more Choose more Whole Grains Whole Grains and and FiberFiber

• Whole Grain Bread• Whole Wheat Pasta• Whole Grain Tortillas• Brown Rice• Bran Cereals• Oatmeal• Fruits • Vegetables• Beans

Choose Healthier Choose Healthier Cooking StylesCooking Styles

• Bake• Broil• Roast• Boil• Grill• Stew• Steam

1. Make a list at home before going grocery shopping

2. NEVER go to the supermarket hungry.

3. Read Food Labels:– Always look at the serving size– % DV > 20% = good source– %DV < 5% = limited source– Sodium ( <140 mg per serving)

4. Ingredients are listed by greatest amount to least amount.

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