Obesity in America

OBESITY IN AMERICA

Phil TeachenTechnology and Assessment in

Health & Exercise Science

Obesity in America

8th Grade Health Class

The Facts Number one health risk facing America (2004)

The cause of 400,000 deaths per year $122.9 billion annual cost to the national

economy Lower self esteem, depression, diminish

quality of life, social discomfort 2 out of every 3 adults are either

overweight or obese 1 out of every 3 children

What defines obesity?

Childhood Obesity Prevention Affects nearly 40% in

some states Estimated that 1/3 of

children born in 2000 will develop obesity-related diabetes

Life style Changes School practices Urban planning Nutrition knowledge Regular doctor physicals

Reason Behind Childhood Obesity Epidemic Physical education budgets have

dropped Advancements in entertainment and

gaming Transportation Poor Diets (empty calories, high

fructose, processed foods, and sodas)

Diabetes Cardiovascular

disease Heart Disease Stroke Certain types of

cancer High blood pressure High cholesterol

Metabolic syndrome Sleep apnea Asthma Arthritis Gallbladder disease Liver disease Urinary incontinence Depression

Obesity related Diseases

Ongoing Problem Obesity rates at all time high Rates consistently rising through the

years 32.2% for men and 35.5% for women

(2008)

Rates have increased in all population groups

Military Obesity 16% of active duty (2004)

Largest cause for discharge of uniformed personnel

Bariatric surgery reaching 15 million (2002)

MEDICAL COSTS $344 billion estimated medical cost in 2018 Health care spending per adult rose 80%

from 1987 Cost for obesity related diseases averaged

$2030 for obese adults and $1090 for normal weight adults

$344 Billion

Controversial artificial colors Heavily processed foods Natural/artificial flavors added High fructose corn syrup High sodium content Fast and fried foods

Possible Causes

AMERICAN SOCIETY People simply don’t know what they are

putting in their bodies Fast pace life leads to fast unhealthy

meals Unhealthy fast food, pizza, and Chinese

restaurants located all over Food companies misleading consumers

with advertising

Located all over the states People have the option to work

towards a healthy lifestyle Estimated that 36% of gym

profits are from members who show less than 25 times a year

New Years gym joiners on average quit within 4-6 weeks

Fitness Centers

Prevention Being aware of what you are consuming Plan out you’re meals Pack a lunch instead of eating out Get a physical from your family doctor Walk up the stairs instead of taking the

elevator Don’t over eat

Prevention cont. Avoid soda Check food labels (the less ingredients

the better) Get at least 30 min of physical activity a

day Aim for a lifestyle change not a

temporary diet

Conclusion America needs to understand this

epidemic that is going on People need to start taking action and

leading a healthy lifestyle Parents have control over what their

children are putting in their bodies We are only hurting ourselves by not

taking action

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