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OBESITY

OBESITY. Obesity. “having too much body fat” “occurs over time when you eat more calories than you use”. About Obesity. Can lead to: heart disease, stroke, arthritis, and some cancers

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OBESITY

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  1. OBESITY

  2. Obesity • “having too much body fat” • “occurs over time when you eat more calories than you use”

  3. About Obesity • Can lead to: heart disease, stroke, arthritis, and some cancers • Center for Disease Control indicates that the U.S. obesity average was 12% in 1990 and had grown to 23% by 2005. • In 2006, “two out of every three Americans needed to lose weight” (Harvard Men’s Health Watch). • “approximately 18% of U.S youth are obese and 16% are overweight”

  4. Among high school and college students, what actions and behaviors seem to be the leading cause of obesity?

  5. Details About Study • 100 people surveyed • College students at Rowan • High School Aged Students • Questions included: background information, family background, physical activity, and eating habits • 50 females & 50 males

  6. Factors • Physical Activity • Genetics • Fast Food • Eating Breakfast & Late at Night

  7. Physical Activity • One study researched showed that physically active children were at a lower risk for developing obesity. • People who are intrinsically motivated are less likely to become obese. • Family, culture, school, and peers all have influence on one’s view of physical activity. • In a week, how often do you work out for at least 20 minutes or more?

  8. Physical Activity

  9. Physically Fit • How physically fit do you consider yourself? (1= not fit, 2, 3, 4, 5= very fit) • Highest Percentages • 48% of females rated themselves a 3 • 36% of males rated themselves a 4

  10. Genetics • “genetic factors contribute 40-70% to the inter-individual variation in common obesity” • The Candidate gene could be involved in not allowing people to use dietary fats as fuel, to burn calories and to maintain an average weight. • “studies are hypothesis-driven and rely on the current understanding of the biology and pathophysiology that underlies the susceptibility to obesity”

  11. Genetics • Females • 15/50= 30% said Obesity runs in their family • Males • 9/50= 18% said Obesity runs in their family Overall, 24% of people surveyed said obesity runs in their family.

  12. Fast Food • The proximity to the fast food restaurants affects the obesity rates in over three million school children. • “Grade students that had a fast food restaurant within one-tenth of a mile of a school is associated with an increase of about 1.7 percent increase of students gaining weight before the spring semester.” • “The fast food industry accounted for 49% of every food dollar in 2010.”

  13. Fast Food • “30.3% of children ate fast food on any given day.” • On days that the children ate fast food, it was calculated that they consumed an extra 187kcal which gives us the figure that they would take in about 6 pounds of calories per year. • In a week, how often do you eat fast food?

  14. Fast Food *More than half (54%) of females surveyed admitted to eating fast food 1-2 times a week. *1-2 times a week was the largest percentage among the males surveyed at 48%. *Males seem to be eating more fast food than females.

  15. How often do you drink Soft Drinks, Energy Drinks, & Other Carbonated Drinks? *Majority of females surveyed answered that they never consume these drinks(32%) or consume them 1-2 times a week (34%). *Our survey results showed that males consume more drinks like this than females.

  16. Breakfast • A systematic review of observational studies concluded “breakfast consumption is associated with a reduced risk of being overweight or obese.” • Since the study only included observational studies, the results don’t infer a definite answer

  17. Breakfast • Same study showed “there was a definite difference in percentages of obesity between girls and boys who consumed breakfast and those who did not. Among both girls and boys, the obesity percentages were about 15% higher for those who skipped breakfast. “ • Another study said, “ the habit of skipping breakfast was related to unhealthy food choices, especially in girls, but it was not associated with body fatness” (Vastrand, et al., 2007).

  18. Breakfast • Do you eat breakfast? • In both subgroups of males and females, SOMETIMES was also the answer most frequently selected. • Males: Sometimes (54%) • Females: Sometimes (58%) *If the study is true, at least most people aren’t skipping breakfast according to our survey results.

  19. Eating Late • Food is an energy source, and when consumed late at night, most people are resting or sleeping. • If not being used, the components in food can turn into fat. • Do you frequently snack late at night or eat past 7pm?

  20. Eating Late *If the results are true for the majority of the population, we have to consider the amount of exercise these people do to make up for taking in food late at night. *Also, eating this late may be the only option for some people with busy schedules. If you have to eat a meal this late, try to make it a healthy one.

  21. How many meals do you eat a day? • Of the females surveyed, more than half (54%) said they eat 3 meals a day. • Of the males surveyed, 3 meals a day was also the most frequent response (34%). • 2% of males surveyed admitted to eating up to 6 meals a day!

  22. What are your recommendations for healthier living/fighting obesity? • Responses from the survey: • Eat healthier foods with less fat • Eat right portion sizes • Get involved in physical activities • Exercise as much as possible • Eat a balanced diet • Cut out soda & fast foods • Snack on veggies & fruit instead of junk foods • Heavy resistance training/cardio with a diet

  23. What are your recommendations for healthier living/fighting obesity? • Some of the not so serious responses: • Bulimia • Steroids • Drink light beer • Don’t go to college • Party less • Chew more gum • Stay active sexually • Nice haircut & fresh kicks

  24. Among high school and college students, what actions and behaviors seem to be the leading cause of obesity?

  25. Results • Genetics • not so much- if you blame genes for being fat, then it’s only an excuse to not exercise and eat healthier! • Breakfast • maybe, but we’d need a much larger sample and much longer time and info to draw a conclusion that consuming breakfast definitely affects obesity • Physical Activity • The amount of exercise definitely plays a role in obesity • We did see the people fill out the surveys, and although we don’t know who filled out what, there weren’t many that were severely overweight; this could be related to the increased amount of physical activity shown by our results. • Like research, our results can show that physically active people are less likely to become obese.

  26. Results • Fast Food • By the amount of fast food recorded to be consumed, this is definitely a leading factor that can cause obesity. • Like we said, although most people who took our surveys were not obese, it could be because of their exercise routines. • Results similar to research- amount of fast food eaten is ridiculous & leads to obesity • Snacking Late & Eating Past 7pm and Consuming Unhealthy Drinks • No relevant research to compare to, but from knowledge of health and the body, eating late can effect one’s weight as well as consuming bad drinks

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