1. Balanced Nutrition Coming to Fruition www.funFruit.com1987 Street Ave City, State 60623, US. Balanced Nutrition Coming to Fruition www.funFruit.com1987 Street Ave City, State 60623, US. Causes Of Obesity and Ways To Prevent Obesity By : Priscella Sofea GEC Slideshow Presentation

2. Balanced Nutrition Coming to Fruition www.funFruit.com1987 Street Ave City, State 60623, US. What Causes Obesity?? Lets have a look at the 10 main causes.. 3. Balanced Nutrition Coming to Fruition www.funFruit.com1987 Street Ave City, State 60623, US. 1. Lack Of Energy Balance Energy IN and Energy OUT must balance / equal over time or else will result in overweight and obesity due to too much calories intake. What is Energy IN and Energy OUT?? Energy IN = amount of energy / calories we get from food and drinks Energy OUT = amount of energy our body use for physical activities 4. Balanced Nutrition Coming to Fruition www.funFruit.com1987 Street Ave City, State 60623, US. 2. Not Physically Active Spend too many hours in front of TV and computers Relying on cars instead of walking Fewer physical demands at work or at home because of modern technology and convenience Lack of physical education classes in schools People who are inactive are more likely to gain weight because they dont burn the calories taken from food and drinks 5. Balanced Nutrition Coming to Fruition www.funFruit.com1987 Street Ave City, State 60623, US. 3. Unhealthy Lifestyle Environment Lack of neighbourhood sidewalks and safe places for recreation (e.g. playground, park) No affordable gym in an area Work schedules / long work hours The reason why working adults spend less time to be physically active, even during weekends 6. Balanced Nutrition Coming to Fruition www.funFruit.com1987 Street Ave City, State 60623, US. 4. Over sized Food Portions Usually in fast food places, self service buffet restaurants and even at home Taking meals or snacks which can feed two or more people Eating large portions means TOO MUCH ENERGY IN. 5. Lack of Healthy Dietary Intake Consume less healthy foods fresh fruits and vegetables 7. Balanced Nutrition Coming to Fruition www.funFruit.com1987 Street Ave City, State 60623, US. 6. Genes and Family History Have strong influence on a persons weight Overweight and obesity tend to run in families Your chances of being overweight are greater if one or both of your parents are obese Your genes also may affect the amount of fat you store in your body and where on your body you carry the extra fat Families also share food and physical activity habits, a link exists between genes and the environment 8. Balanced Nutrition Coming to Fruition www.funFruit.com1987 Street Ave City, State 60623, US. 7. Children Adopt The Habits of Their Parents Parents eat unhealthy food and are inactive, overweight = children will likely become overweight 8. Certain Medicines Can Cause Weight Gain Example : corticosteroids, antidepressants and seizure medicines These medicines slow the rate at which your body burns calories and increase your appetite 9. Balanced Nutrition Coming to Fruition www.funFruit.com1987 Street Ave City, State 60623, US. 9. Emotional Eaters Eat more than enough or overeating when having emotional problems Indulge into sweet and salty snacks (like chocolates, potato chips, hash browns and so on..) to reduce stress and anger 10. Pregnancy Women gain weight to support their babies growth and development After giving birth, some women find it difficult to lose the weight, especially after a few pregnancies 10. Balanced Nutrition Coming to Fruition www.funFruit.com1987 Street Ave City, State 60623, US. How to prevent Obesity?? Here are some recommendations for prevention of obesity.. 11. Balanced Nutrition Coming to Fruition www.funFruit.com1987 Street Ave City, State 60623, US. 1. Parents as role model. Change family eating habits and encourage physical activity (reduce screen time) Eat healthy foods and participate in physical activities (set an example so that children will do the same) Encourage children to eat only when hungry Avoid using foods as a reward 2. Keep the refrigerator stocked with fat-free or low-fat foods, fruits and vegetables, instead of soft drinks and snacks. 12. Balanced Nutrition Coming to Fruition www.funFruit.com1987 Street Ave City, State 60623, US. 3. Consume more fresh fruits and vegetables, at least 5 servings daily 4. Choose whole grain foods, such as brown rice and whole wheat bread Avoid highly processed foods extra sugar and fat 5. Weight and measure food in order to be able to gain an understanding of portion sizes Avoid supersized menu items 6. Balance your diet and regularly monitor your weight 13. Balanced Nutrition Coming to Fruition www.funFruit.com1987 Street Ave City, State 60623, US. 7. Avoid foods that are high in energy density have a lot of calories in a small amount of food A large cheeseburger with fries, can be replace with a plain hamburger and a small salad with low-fat dressing For dessert, have a fruit rather than the death by chocolate 8. Accumulate at least 30 minutes of moderate- intensity activity Examples of moderate intensity exercise are walking, gardening, doing house chores and so on. 14. Balanced Nutrition Coming to Fruition www.funFruit.com1987 Street Ave City, State 60623, US. End Of Slide Thank You For Your Attention!