Health PSA

Dave Kim, Chris Boyle, Chris Arvanitis

Obesity Progression

The Obesity Epidemic• Obesity- excessive weight for one’s height.• 45 million Americans are obese, 25% of U.S.

population is overweight.• Causes a 50% greater risk of premature

death.• Caused by overeating, a lack of exercise, a

low-thyroid level, or as a response to stress.

Nutrition• A healthy diet provides the

right number of calories to keep one’s weight in a desriable range keeping the intake of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water in the proper balance.

• Fast food is a meal that is mass-produced and often sold by franchised restaurants.

Contributing Factors: Technology

• Consumers spent $25.1 billion on video games/accessories in 2010.

• Total Facebook users: 155,701,780• The Average American watches 4 hours of

television a day.• Average child watches TV for 1,680 minutes a

week.

Economy

• Fast food corporations generate approx. $165 billion in revenue annually.

• There are 184,200 fast food businesses.

• Advertising penetrates markets that cover all demographics.

Progression through Generations• U.S. obesity rates show a slight increase from

1960 to 1980.• But more than twice as many U.S. adults were

classified as obese in 2000 than in 1960.• Today 3 out of 10 Americans are obese.

Perspective of American health

Where to put the blame?

• Obesity is a by-product of the American culture and economy.

• Technology has had both a positive and negative effect on people’s health.

• A healthy lifestyle begins as a child and these habits are instilled by adults.

• The government can put a greater emphasis on health but it comes down to each individual to make a difference.

A Healthier Future• The government needs to instill healthy habits

into schools, through better lunch options and a more rigorous physical education program.

• Fitness can not be viewed as a burden but as a daily part of each person’s life. Small steps need to be taken each day for people’s health to improve.

Dietary changes

• Based upon height and weight, people need to set the amount of calories they need per day.

• Home made meals can help people reach their health goals more efficiently and for less money.

The Role of the Family

• In most families today, both the mother and father work.

• For this reason, it becomes even more important for parents to help their kids understand what is healthy.

Work Cited

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:USObesityRate1960-2004.svg• http://www.theesa.com/facts/econdata.asp• http://www.socialbakers.com/facebook-statistics/united-states• http://www.insidefacebook.com/2010/02/16/nielsen-facebook-occupied-7-hours-of-the-aver

age-us-users-january/• http://www.csun.edu/science/health/docs/tv&health.html• http://www.legitgov.org/comment/rec_report_140110.html• http://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/article_94720907-7d6b-5de7-9376-6177e9cd2072.

html• http://www.ers.usda.gov/AmberWaves/February05/Features/ThePriceIsRight.htm• Encyclopedia of the Digestive System and Digestive Disorders.• Basic Nutrition, Eating Right. An Introduction to Human Nutrition.