Mike Grieco

Obesity in New York City

Overview

Explain and define obesity

How do you classify yourself as being obese

Causes and effects of obesity in NYC

Problems with obesity in NYC

Ways to contain, prevent, and cure obesity problems

Summary

There is a growing problem of obesity in the U.S.

NYC is a bg area with obesity

Many people want to lower the obesity rates

Groups and organizations help reduce obesity in NYC.

Defining Obesity

Obesity can be defined as having a high body mass index.

Body Mass Index or BMI is a relationship that correlates to your amount of body fat.

Anyone with a BMI greater than 30 is classified to be “obese”.

BMI Chart

BMI

Underweight < 18.5

Normal 18.5-24.9

Overweight 25.0-29.9

Obese 30.0-34.9

Causes• Low Self Esteem Lack of Exercise• Poor Nutrition Choices Effects of

Medications

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Effects of Obesity

Weight Management Isuuses

Unhealthy Lifestyle Lack of Energy

Possible Medical Risks and Conditions

Poor diet and lack of exercise

Obesity

Medical conditions and disease

Obesity in New York City

Obesity has become a major epidemic in NYC

Statistics show that more than half of New Yorkers are overweight (34%) or obese (22%)

Obesity is also starting to rise among our youth

1 in every 5 kindergarten students are obese.

Control of Food

Before act

Restaurants menus just consisted of the dishes without calorie numbers.

People just ate the food that looked the most appetizing.

No regard for any health content that is in that specific food.

After act

As of 2008, restaurants and fast food establishments are required to have the amount of calories on the menu

This act will help educate people into knowing what is really in the food their eating

Food in Public Schools

People found that food in the school systems could definitely have a contribution to health risks

The “School Nutrition Association” wants to lower the amount of high fructose corn syrup and trans fats.

Eventually they want to fully do away with this

As a result it will help students make better and healthier choices in their life.

References

 

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. (n.d.). Board of Health votes to require chain restaurantsto display calorie information in New York City. Retrieved March 26, 2008, from www.phanyc.org: http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/ pr2008/pr008-08.shtml.

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. (2012). Physical Activity and Nutrition. Retrieved February 12, 2012, from www.nyc.gov: http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/cdp/cdp_pan_know_obesity.shtml

School Nutrition Association. (2006). A Foundation for the Future: Ana (School Nutrition Association, 2006)analysis of Local Wellness Policies from the Largest 100 Districts . Retrieved February 15, 2012, from www.schoolnutrition.org: http://www.schoolnutrition.org/uploadedFiles/School_Nutrition/102_ResourceCenter/RunningYourProgram/LocalSchoolWellnessPolicies/SNA100DistrictLWPReport.pdf

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