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Obesity

Obesity. Definition. Having too much body fat. It is not the same as being overweight, which means weighing too much. A person may be overweight from extra muscle, bone, or water, as well as from having too much fat. Body Mass Index of ≥30 BMI=Kg/m 2. 1990. 2000. Epidemiology . 2010.

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Obesity

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  1. Obesity

  2. Definition Having too much body fat. It is not the same as being overweight, which means weighing too much. A person may be overweight from extra muscle, bone, or water, as well as from having too much fat. Body Mass Index of ≥30 BMI=Kg/m2

  3. 1990 2000 Epidemiology 2010 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30% http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/trends.html

  4. Major Causes Diet The wrong kind of food Too much food Not focusing on eating when eating Inactivity Sedentary jobs Sedentary life style at home Too much alcohol 7 kcal/gram Most people don’t account for the calories Stress

  5. Consequences Risk of CVD Increased BP Increased Triglycerides Increased Cholesterol Risk of Diabetes Risk of Metabolic syndrome Sleep Apnea

  6. Prevention/Treatment Active Lifestyle 30 min. of moderate exercise on most days of the week Weight lifting Balanced Diet Proper ratio of macro nutrients Reduce Stress Managing stress deceases hormones Watch Alcohol Intake

  7. Conclusion Obesity is a World Wide epidemic Costs the nation billions of dollars each year Causes many kinds of disease Can be prevented or treated Active life Good diet Control stress

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