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By: Maddie Harpham , Haley Smith, Cole Shallcross

OBESITY. By: Maddie Harpham , Haley Smith, Cole Shallcross. WHAT IS OBESITY?. Obesity: Having excess body fat. Obesity is defined as a condition of being overweight. It means that excessive amounts of fat are in your body, which results in the excess body weight. History of Obesity.

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By: Maddie Harpham , Haley Smith, Cole Shallcross

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  1. OBESITY By: MaddieHarpham, Haley Smith, Cole Shallcross

  2. WHAT IS OBESITY? • Obesity: Having excess body fat. • Obesity is defined as a condition of being overweight. It means that excessive amounts of fat are in your body, which results in the excess body weight.

  3. History of Obesity • The amount of people in the world that are currently fighting obesity is about 1million people. • Obesity has a big impact on someone’s mental and physical health. • Ancient Egyptians considered obesity a disease. • Ancient China also knew about obesity and the dangers that go with it. • The Aztecs thought that obesity was paranormal. • An African tribe used to take a slim bride and basically make her obese in order to make her ready for child bearing. • An increase in sedentary lifestyle is a contribution to the rising evidence of obesity. Physical activity is limited in our society today.

  4. Examples • Large body frame • Difficulty in doing daily activities • Breathless • Breast region adiposity (sagging fat cells) • Big belly (abdomen) • Flabby fat in arms and thighs

  5. Signs and Symptoms

  6. How long should you have symptoms before you are concerned? • Be concerned immediately

  7. Genetic, Heredity, and Environmental Factors • Having too many fast food restaraunts • The way you were raised • Not enough physical activity • Children with obese parents tend to be obese as well

  8. Treatment/Managing the Problem

  9. Is treatment Available? • Yes, but the best treatment is healthy eating and exercise • Medication and surgery is available but not recommended for adolescents

  10. Diet and Exercise • Diet and Exercise will help you… • Lose weight • Feel better about yourself • Relieve Stress • Feel more energetic

  11. Medication • There are medications available • The use of medication should only be used when diet and exercise changes have not removed some of the excess weight • It is crucial that people with obesity only take medicine under doctor supervision

  12. The Family and The Individual • Parents can help by… • Being supportive • Encouraging healthy eating and physical activity • Telling the child they are loved • Listening to the child’s concerns about their weight

  13. Managing the Problem • Eating healthy (watch portion sizes & eat nutrient rich foods) • Exercise (Be active) • Set a realistic weight goal • Personalize your weight loss plan • Evaluate your progress • Talk to your doctor about possible medication and surgical options

  14. Stastitics • Over one- third of adults in the US are obese (33.8%) • Over 13% of teens in the US are overweight • This rate has tripled since the 1980’s

  15. WOW’S

  16. Number One • Obesity can lead to Diabetes and Heart Disease!

  17. Number Two • 18.8% of children and 17.4% of adolescents in the USA were overweight in 2003 and 2004!

  18. Number Three • The rate of obesity has tripled in the past 25 years!

  19. Resources

  20. Works Cited

  21. Works Cited (Continued)

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