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Obesity in America and the importance of physical fitness

Obesity in America and the importance of physical fitness. Northwest Jackson Middle School Fall 2019 Ms . Williams. What is Obesity?. Being excessively overweight BMI 12-25.5 normal BMI 26-29 overweight BMI 30-39 is considered obese BMI 40 severely/morbidly obese. Statistics.

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Obesity in America and the importance of physical fitness

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  1. Obesity in America and the importance of physical fitness Northwest Jackson Middle School Fall 2019 Ms. Williams

  2. What is Obesity? Being excessively overweight BMI 12-25.5 normal BMI 26-29 overweight BMI 30-39 is considered obese BMI 40 severely/morbidly obese .

  3. Statistics Childhood obesity has tripled in adolescents in the past 30 years. In 2010,over 1/3 of children overweight. In the United States, 93 million affected by obesity Since 2001,MS. has been in top 5 for obesity rates MS ranks 3rd in obesity rates. Massachusetts healthiest state Tennessee most obese.

  4. Notice a Difference?

  5. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2011. This isn’t even a 30 year trend…it’s 25 years!!!

  6. Depression • Bone/joint problems • Cancer • Diabetes • High blood pressure • Social discrimination • Low self esteem • Limited mobility • Hernia • Heart attack Negative effects of obesity

  7. Prevention 3 ways to prevent/curb Obesity Extreme exercise Time consuming and dangerous Gastric Bypass Surgery Very expensive and dangerous HCG : human chornic gonadotropin (weight loss product) Not easy. gross, but effective

  8. Prevention/Treatment Exercise Regularly Be consistent Monitor weight regularly Eat healthy meals and snacks Know and avoid food traps that cause you to eat. Diet Log

  9. Cardiovascular fitness • Muscular strength • Muscular endurance • Flexibility • Body composition Five components of physical fitness

  10. Ability of the heart, blood cells and lungs to supply oxygen rich blood to working muscle” Cardiovascular fitness

  11. Examples of Cardiovascular Fitness Running. Brisk walking. Swimming. Biking. Working out on cardio equipment like treadmill,elliptical, exercise bike. Aerobic classes or DVDs

  12. Ability of your muscles to exert itself and remain active for a long period of time” Muscular Endurance

  13. Same list as cardiovascular fitness • Refer to slide 11 Examples of muscular endurance

  14. The ability to move bones and joints through a wide range of motion” Flexibility

  15. stretching. • yoga. • tai chi. • Pilates • Gymnastics • Ballet • Cheerleading • Some forms of dance Examples of Flexibility activities

  16. Ability of muscle or groups of muscles to exert force against a resistance” Muscular Strength

  17. lifting weights. • working with resistance bands. • heavy gardening, such as digging and shoveling. • climbing stairs. • hill walking. • cycling. • dance. • push-ups, sit-ups and squats Examples of Muscular strength

  18. Body composition –percentage of lean and fat tissue in your body Body Composition

  19. Body fat% • Lean body mass • Body fat in pounds • Lean mass in pounds • Height + Weight to determine BMI (using BMI chart) • Nutrition • Diet • calories Examples of Body Composition

  20. Requires the presence of oxygen” • Usually any activity that is done for a long period of time and requires continuous breathing” Aerobic

  21. Running • Jogging • Playing sports • Cycling • Swimming Example of aerobic activity

  22. Does not require the presence of oxygen” • Short term activity that require speed, strength and power” Anaerobic

  23. Push-ups • Curl-ups • Tennis • Weightlifting • Hiking • Sprinting • Bowling Examples of Anaerobic Activities

  24. Protect you from heart disease and stroke, high blood pressure, noninsulin-dependent diabetes, obesity, back pain, osteoporosis. • Improve your mood • Help manage stress. • Increase your lifespan • Increase self esteem and confidence • Ability to maintain a healthy weight Benefits of Exercise

  25. Tricep+bicep+scapula+waist divide by 4 How to calculate body fat %

  26. Use BMI chart determine where height and weight intersect • Refer to slide 27 BMI

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