Impact of obesity in America

Irina Bubnova, Irma Isarraras, Stephanie Knippa

History of Obesity• The late 1970’s when 15 percent of adults had a body mass index (BMI) of greater than

30. Almost 5 decades later, the percentage of obese adults has doubled to over 30 percent with more than one-third of the adult population clinically obese, and more than two-thirds of the adult population overweight (Henderson, 2015).

Long term effects of obesity

• Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and several specific cancers

• Lower life expectancy• Lower your earnings

What the Future Holds…

• The overweight rates in America have also grown, with overweight and obese people projected to be 74% of the population in 2020

The Food Industry

The effects the food industry has on obesity is astronomical. They are creating “healthier foods” but they are not really healthier for you. Low in fat-High in sugar or Low/No sugar-High in fat.Fast food chains and restaurants are just as much to blame. From over processed and loaded with preservatives to huge portions for an entrée.

Exercise, Exercise, Exercise

• Get moving, and stay active to reduce your risk of obesity.The more you move and the more active you stay, the healthier you will be and the lower the risk of becoming obese.

Health Insurance

• Cover Preventive ServicesHealth Coach( In person or by phone)

• Programs such as Weight Watchers, discount for gym memberships and trainers.

• Nutritional support.

Cost of Obesity• Health care: . The Centers for Disease Control

(CDC) estimated that in 2008, the annual medical cost of obesity in the U.S. was a staggering $147 billion. Obese people had on average, medical costs that where $1,429 higher than those of normal weight people (“Adult obesity,” 2014).

• Work: Making less due to time needed off health related reasons.

• YOUR LIFE.

Alternative's to tackling Obesity

• -Tax unhealthy food-Education at a young age-Force schools to offer healthier lunch options.-Access to preventive services for those who are obese.