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Obesity in America

Obesity in America. Phil Teachen Technology and Assessment in Health & Exercise Science. 8 th Grade Health Class. Obesity in America. The Facts. N umber one health risk facing America (2004) The cause of 400,000 deaths per year $122.9 billion annual cost to the national economy

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Obesity in America

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  1. Obesity in America Phil Teachen Technology and Assessment in Health & Exercise Science 8th Grade Health Class Obesity in America

  2. 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

  3. What defines obesity?

  4. Childhood Obesity • 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 Prevention

  5. 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)

  6. Obesity related Diseases • Metabolic syndrome • Sleep apnea • Asthma • Arthritis • Gallbladder disease • Liver disease • Urinary incontinence • Depression • Diabetes • Cardiovascular disease • Heart Disease • Stroke • Certain types of cancer • High blood pressure • High cholesterol

  7. 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

  8. Military Obesity • 16% of active duty (2004) • Largest cause for discharge of uniformed personnel • Bariatric surgery reaching 15 million (2002)

  9. 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

  10. Possible Causes • Controversial artificial colors • Heavily processed foods • Natural/artificial flavors added • High fructose corn syrup • High sodium content • Fast and fried foods

  11. 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

  12. Fitness Centers • 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. Works Cited • Eliana Perrin, . "Obesity in America." Obesity related diseases. Obesity in America, 2011. Web. 8 Feb 2012. <http://www.obesityinamerica.org/>. • . "U.S. Obesity Trends." http://www.cdc.gov. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011. Web. 8 Feb 2012. <http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/trends.html>. • Hellmich, N.. "Rising obesity will cost u.s. health care $344 billion a year." . USA Today, 2009. Web. 8 Feb 2012. <http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/weightloss/2009-11-17-future-obesity-costs_N.htm>. • . N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Feb 2012. <http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/118xx/doc11810/09-08-Obesity_brief.pdf>. • . Truth about gyms. N.p., 2008. Web. 8 Feb 2012. <http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/132675.php>.

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