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Precipitating Factors Related to the Overweight and Obesity Crisis

Precipitating Factors Related to the Overweight and Obesity Crisis. By, Maggie Hill. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkDW-rBremk. Overweight VS Obesity.

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Precipitating Factors Related to the Overweight and Obesity Crisis

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  1. Precipitating Factors Related to the Overweight and Obesity Crisis By, Maggie Hill http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkDW-rBremk

  2. Overweight VS Obesity THE TERM “OVERWEIGHT” REFERS TO AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BODY WEIGHT, WHICH CAN BE CONSTITUTED OF MUSCLE TISSUE, BONE, ADIPOSE OR FAT TISSUE AND WATER, WHILE THE TERM “OBESITY” REFERS TO AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ADIPOSE OR FAT TISSUE.

  3. Who is Obese? • For adults, overweight and obesity ranges are determined by using weight and height to calculate a number called the "body mass index" (BMI). BMI is used because, for most people, it correlates with their amount of body fat. • 18.5-24.9 is considered a normal BMI • An adult who has a BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight. • An adult who has a BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese.

  4. The Numbers are Too High • More than one-third of U.S. adults (35.7%) and approximately 17% (or 12.5 million) of children and adolescents aged 2-19 years old are obese.

  5. AN EVER GROWING MENU OF PROCESSED FOOD • Low in nutritional value • High in calories, • Increased fat, • Increased sugar • Increased sodium.

  6. Children • The statistics for children and adolescents are not any better. • Nearly 50% of American youths 12-21 years of age do not engage in regular, vigorous activity, with physical activity declining dramatically during adolescence. • 25 percent of young people report that they are not involved in any vigorous physical activity during their leisure time

  7. Sedentary Adults • More than 60% of American adults are not regularly active, with 25% of the adult population being totally sedentary during their leisure time. • Only approximately 15% of U.S. adults are involved regularly (i.e., three times a week for at least 20 minutes) in vigorous physical activity during leisure time.

  8. What Exactly Causes Obesity? • Overweight and obesity result from an energy imbalance. This involves eating too many calories and not getting enough physical activity. • Behavior and environment play a large role causing people to be overweight and obese. These are the greatest areas for prevention and treatment actions.

  9. Experts have not pin-pointed one specific culprit but have decided it is an accumulation of multiple factors, which do not include genetics. • We may be exposed genetically to different body types but genetics are not directly linked to obesity. • Lack of exercise and consuming large portions of food are the precipitating factors of obesity.

  10. RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT AS WEIGHT INCREASES TO REACH THE LEVELS REFERRED TO AS "OVERWEIGHT" AND "OBESITY,"* THE RISKS FOR THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ALSO INCREASES: • Coronary heart disease • Type 2 Diabetes • Cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon) • Hypertension (high blood pressure • Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides) • Stroke • Liver and Gallbladder disease • Sleep apnea • Respiratory problems • Osteoarthritis (a degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint) • Gynecological problems (abnormal menses, infertility)

  11. We need to Promote Change • LADY MICHELLE OBAMA RECENTLY LAUNCHED THE LET'S MOVE! PROGRAM WHICH SEEKS TO ELIMINATE CHILDHOOD OBESITY WITHIN A GENERATION. 
 THE CAMPAIGN'S MAIN POINTS OF ACTION ARE: • EMPOWERING PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS. • PROVIDING HEALTHY FOOD IN SCHOOLS. • IMPROVING ACCESS TO HEALTHY, AFFORDABLE FOODS. • INCREASING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.

  12. Recommend actions • In May 2010, The Childhood Obesity Task Force released 70 recommended actions to prevent and control childhood obesity. • A new CDC program, Communities Putting Prevention to Work, is designed to improve nutrition and physical activity and prevent and control obesity by changing policies and environments. • CDC recently provided $139 million to 50 states and $373 million to 30 communities and tribes to fund programs to reverse the obesity epidemic.

  13. We All Can.. • EAT MORE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AND FEWER FOODS HIGH IN FAT AND SUGAR. • SEE HTTP://WWW.MYPYRAMID.GOV/ • DRINK MORE WATER INSTEAD OF SUGARY DRINKS. • LIMIT TV WATCHING IN KIDS TO LESS THAN 2 HOURS A DAY AND DON'T PUT ONE IN THEIR ROOM AT ALL. • SUPPORT BREASTFEEDING. • PROMOTE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS AT SCHOOL, AT WORK, AND IN THE COMMUNITY THAT MAKE THE HEALTHY CHOICE THE EASY CHOICE. • TRY GOING FOR A 10-MINUTE BRISK WALK, 3 TIMES A DAY, 5 DAYS A WEEK.

  14. The FACTS. • More than 72 million U.S. adults are obese. • 1,429 Persons who are obese have medical costs that are $1,429 higher than those of normal weight. • Zero % and/or No state has an obesity rate less than 15%, the national goal.

  15. THESE REDUCED PRICED FOODS ARE TERRIBLE FOR THE HUMAN BODY, AS IT DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO PROCESS THESE INHUMANELY CHEMICALLY FORMULATED SOLIDS THAT ARE LABELED “SAFE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.” THE COSTS TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE THESE TERRIBLE FOOD DECISIONS DO TO OUR BODY IS SIGNIFICANTLY GREATER THAN COSTS TO UPKEEP A FIT AND HEALTHY BODY. The change is simple. The change is easy. The change can save a life.

  16. Sources References "Adult Obesity Facts." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 16 Aug. 2013. Web. 21 Oct. 2013. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/features/dsobesityadults/index.html Feature, R. Morgan GriffinWebMD. "Obesity Epidemic "Astronomical"" WebMD. WebMD, n.d. Web. 18 Oct. 2013. Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/obesity-epidemic-astronomical/ Garko, Michael G. "Overweight and Obesity Epidemic in America – Part V: Non Modifiable Risk Factors." Overweight and Obesity Epidemic in America â“Part V: Non-Modifiable Risk Factors. Let's Talk Nutrition, Feb. 2011. Web. 21 Oct. 2013. Retrieved from http://letstalknutrition.com/overweight-and-obesity-part-5- 3/ "Precipitating." Dictionary.com. Dictionary.com, 2013. Web. 21 Oct. 2013. Retrieved from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/precipitating?s=t "Top 10 Fast Food Meals With the MOST Calories AND What It Takes to Burn Them Off « LIVE 101.5 Phoenix." LIVE 1015 Phoenix. Live 101.5, 14 July 2013. Web. 20 Oct. 2013.hg Siedentop, D. (2001). Introduction to Physical Education, Fitness, and Sport. (8th Ed. only)

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