Obesity q11 2011

BBody MMass IIndex

Example: 70 kg / (1.8m)² = 21,6 kg/m²

Obesity in the USA

Definition: strong overweight caused from the increase of adipose with consequences on health

FACTS

Dramatic increase in obesity the last 20 years 72.5 million American adults (34%) are obese and 12.5 million

children (17 %) In 2010, no state had a prevalence of obesity less than 20% Alabama, Arkansas and 10 other states had a prevalence of

30% or more Colorado and Hawaii have one of the lowest obesity rates

CAUSES OF OBESITY

Fast food restaurants Not eating fruits or vegetables Drinking too much alcohol Eating larger portions than you need Comfort eating You learn bad eating habits from your

parents Many people have jobs that involve

sitting at a desk for most of the day “Couchpotatoe“

HEALTH DANGERS AND PROBLEMS

300000 deaths per year Heart disease (BMI > 25) High blood pressure Type 2 diabetes Higher risk of cancer Lung and breathing problems People get insulted and may

feel excluded from the community

Fewer chances to get a job

POSSIBLE COUNTERMEASURES

To remove fat by surgery stomach stapling operation

Change personal attitude Work with a physician to identify

and correct your problem Eating normal and responsible Fruits and vegetables instead of

sweets Setting oneself a target Doing sports (“Walk, don‘t ride!“)

INITIATIVES TO FIGHT AGAINST

“Let‘s move“ http://www.letsmove.gov/videos-and-photos

“We can“

“Promoting Health“Rotary hoe