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Importance of Lifetime Wellness

Importance of Lifetime Wellness. Shannon Kelly. What is BMI?. Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person's weight and height. The higher the BMI the more at risk the person is for having health problems. BMI <25 is normal. Impact of Exercise on Weight. Why exercise?.

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Importance of Lifetime Wellness

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  1. Importance of Lifetime Wellness Shannon Kelly

  2. What is BMI? • Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person's weight and height. • The higher the BMI the more at risk the person is for having health problems. • BMI <25 is normal.

  3. Impact of Exercise on Weight

  4. Why exercise? • The more you exercise the healthier you’ll be. • Statistics show that the more that exercise the higher the percentage of not being obese. • Workouts do not have to be strenuous, everyone is different. • Do what works for you. • Stay fit and stay healthy!

  5. Risk Factors

  6. Risk factors • People with a higher BMI are at a higher risk of have diabetes • If younger children are overweight they have a higher risk of becoming obese and getting diabetes

  7. Residents in VA-TN that are NOT obese

  8. Obesity is Increasing • People who are NOT obese is decreasing. • This means that the people who are overweight is increasing.

  9. 2009 Metro Areas Comparison

  10. What to do about this? • Eat healthy • Stay active • Have others get involved • Choose activities you enjoy • Drink water!!

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