Obesity By: Stephanie LeesGrade level: 9th grade

Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1990, 1999, 2008

No Data <10% 10%–14%

1999

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24%

2008

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

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Obesity Health Risks

High blood pressure High blood

cholesterol Non-insulin

dependent diabetes Insulin resistance,

glucose intolerance Hyperinsulinemia Coronary heart

disease

Angina pectoris Congestive heart

failure Stroke Gallstones Cholescystitis and

Cholelithiasis Gout Osteoarthritis

Diagnosing 1. BMI: height and weight

18.5-24.9 normal 25-29.9 overweight 30-34.9 obese I 35-39.9 obese II >40 obese III

2. Body fat >25% for men and >32% for women Measuring

3 Factors for Obesity Behavioral Factor Social Environment Factors Physical Environment

Factors

Behavioral Factors

Sedentary lifestyle 15% of adults are regularly active 61.5% of children do NOT get regular

activity during non-school hours There is a clear relationship between low

levels of activity and obesity

Social Environment Factors

Portion distortion Serving sizes have increased 2-5x in last 25

years Low socioeconomic status

Those with less education are at risk for becoming obese

A lower income is associated with higher rates of obesity

Reasons include reduced capacity to pay for healthy foods, limited availability and life stresses

Physical Environment Factors

Urban sprawl Every extra hour of commuting in a

car/train/bus increases risk of obesity 6% Food desert

Area that is approximately 1/3 mile away from retail stores with reasonably priced food

Can be rural or urban Plays a factor in eating an unhealthy diet

Prevention Strategies Eating healthy

Follow the Food Guide Pyramid Exercising

Accumulate 30 minutes of moderate activity most days of the week

2 Treatment Strategies Community Interventions Individual Interventions

Community Interventions

Walking/biking paths in neighborhoods Physical education in schools Healthy menu options in school and

restaurants (including fast food chains) Large retail food stores in “food deserts” Insurance reimbursement for physical

activity

Individual Interventions

Dietary therapy (15% success rate) Physical therapy (10 lb loss/year) Behavior therapy (21 lb loss/year) Pharmacotherapy (5-10% loss/year) Surgery (60-100 lb loss/year)

A Healthy Dieto Eat plenty of high-fiber foodso Make sure to include green, orange, and yellow

fruits and vegetableso Limit your intake of sugary foods, refined-grain

products such as white bread, and salty snack food

o Cut down on animal fat (Saturated fat)o Cut way down on trans fatso Eat more fish and nuts (which contain healthy

unsaturated fats)Keep portions moderate

A Healthy Diet Cont.o Keep your cholesterol intake below 300

milligrams per dayo Maintain an adequate calcium intakeo Try to get your vitamins and minerals

from foods, not from supplements.o Exercise and other physical activity are

essentialo If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation

Lets get rid of Obesity!

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