By: Maddie Harpham, Haley Smith, Cole Shallcross

OBESITY

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 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.

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

Signs and Symptoms

How long should you have symptoms before you are concerned?

Be concerned immediately

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

Treatment/Managing the Problem

Is treatment Available? Yes, but the best treatment is healthy

eating and exercise Medication and surgery is available but

not recommended for adolescents

Diet and Exercise Diet and Exercise will help you…

Lose weight Feel better about yourself Relieve Stress Feel more energetic

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

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

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

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

WOW’S

Number One Obesity can lead to Diabetes and Heart

Disease!

Number Two 18.8% of children and 17.4% of

adolescents in the USA were overweight in 2003 and 2004!

Number Three The rate of obesity has tripled in the

past 25 years!

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