OBESITY Obesity is when a person is carrying too much body fat for their height and sex.
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OBESITYObesity is when a person is carrying too much body
fat for their height and sex
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Obesity-How serious is the
problem?
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Some of the recent headlines reveal that obesity is a major issue for
young people
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What are the health problems associated
with obesity?
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Dangers of obesity • Diabetes (kidney failure, blindness,
limb amputations)• Heart Disease• Stroke • Cancer• Reduces life expectancy by 9 years
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What can we do about it?• Eat regularly –three meals a day• Eat food to suit your lifestyle- the
more active you are the more energy you will need.
• If you do not exercise-then you will need less food .
• Drink fruit juice or sugar free soft drinks instead of fizzy mineral
• Be as active as possible- aim for at least 30 minutes everyday
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• Eat a healthy, balanced diet, including at least five portions of fruit and vegetables every day
• Cut down on saturated fat and sugar• Try to eat less salt- no more than 6g a day • Drink plenty of water• Don’t skip breakfast.
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