2005 utah state office of education the shape of things to come? the economist – december 13, 2003

2005 Utah State Office of Education2005 Utah State Office of Education

The Shape Of Things To Come?The Shape Of Things To Come?

The Economist – December 13, 2003


Understanding Understanding Overweight and ObesityOverweight and Obesity

Information and Statistics Provided by the National Institute of Information and Statistics Provided by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney DiseasesDiabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Utah State Office of EducationUtah State Office of EducationSeptember 2005September 2005


Overweight and Obesity - Risk Factors Overweight and Obesity - Risk Factors for:for:

• Diabetes• Heart Disease and Stroke• Hypertension• Gallbladder Disease• Osteoarthritis (degeneration of cartilage and

bone)• Sleep Apnea and other breathing problems• Some forms of Cancer• Fatty Liver Disease


How can weight loss/activity help?How can weight loss/activity help?

• Risk is lowered by increasing activity and losing weight

• Helps control blood sugar levels

• Allows for the reduction or elimination of diabetes medication


How can weight loss/activity help?How can weight loss/activity help?

• Losing 5-15% of body weight lowers chances of developing heart disease or having a stroke

• Aerobic activity and proper nutrition reduce blood pressure, pulse rate, blood fats, LDL cholesterol levels and inflammation throughout the body


Statistics on Obesity in AmericaStatistics on Obesity in America

• 66% are overweight or obese (72 million americans)• 3.8 million over 300 pounds; 400,000 over 400 pounds• 76% increase in Type II Diabetes since 1990• 78% not meeting basic activity levels• 25% completely sedentary• 300,000 deaths caused by obesity each year• 25-33% of children are overweight/obese

• Tripled in the last two decades• 1 out of 4 children showing early signs of Type II Diabetes• without intervention, 1 of 4 children will contract Type II

Diabetes by age 30 • For the first time children will not be expected to live as long

as their parents or grandparents


Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsObesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2005BRFSS, 2005

(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%


Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsObesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2006BRFSS, 2006

(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%


Percent of Obese (BMI > 30) in U.S. Adults

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Factors Influencing ObesityFactors Influencing Obesity

• Nutrition/Activity Balance- more calories are consumed than burned

• Genetics

• Environment

• Psychology


Genetic InfluencesGenetic Influences

• Obesity tends to run in families• Obese parents significantly increase the risk of a

child becoming obese• 2 overweight parents = child 60-80% chance for obesity• 2 lean parents = child 9% chance for obesity

• Studies of adoptive children show that they tend to have weights more similar to their biological parents than to their adoptive parents

• However, families often share common nutritional and activity habits that may contribute to obesity


Environmental InfluencesEnvironmental Influences

• What a person eats

• Access to foods high in sugar and fat content

• Use of labor-saving devices

• Sedentary habits such as viewing television and video and computer games

• Limited exercise as a result of lacking opportunity, knowledge, skill or motivation


Psychological FactorsPsychological Factors

• Many people eat when they are depressed, stressed-out, bored or angry

• Most eating disorders (too much or too little) can be traced to behavioral or psychological difficulties

• People need to understand the reasons for their eating habits


Age and GenderAge and Gender

• Metabolism (the process of burning calories) slows down with advancing age

• As people age they do not require as many calories to maintain health weights

• Males have a higher metabolism requiring more calories to maintain their body weights

• After menopause, women’s metabolic rates slow down which can lead to obesity


Activity LevelsActivity Levels

• A sedentary lifestyle is one of the main causes of obesity

• Active individuals burn more calories than less active ones

• Activity decreases appetite in obese individuals increasing the ability to preferentially metabolize fat as an energy source

• Healthy weight is maintained only through the combination of regular activity and proper nutritional choices


Take Action!Take Action!Healthy Food ChoicesHealthy Food Choices

Regular Physical ActivityRegular Physical Activity

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