obesity in america
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Obesity in America:Changing Habits
by Alissa Yoo
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The Definition
Obesity
o·be·si·ty [oh-bee-si-tee]
“an excessive amount of body fat in relation to lean body mass or a body weight that is 30 percent over the ideal weight for a specified height; BMI (body mass index) of 30 or greater”Source: http://obesityinamerica.org
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The Facts35.7% of U.S. adults (>78 million) were obese in 2009-2010
16.9% of U.S. children & adolescents (≈12.5 million) were obese in 2009-2010
Conditions linked with this disease include: heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer
Leading cause of death in America is heart diseaseSource: http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/
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The History
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The NowPercent of Obese (BMI > 30) in U.S. Adults
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The FactorsModernization of Society / Dependency on Technology
Media
Availability of Healthy Options
Poor Diet
Inactivity
Psychological + Emotional Health
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The Problems
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Source for previous, current, next slide: http://forbes.com
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The Solutions
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The Guidelines
Know your BMI (Body Mass Index)
Eat healthily
Be active
Promote a healthier lifestyle starting with YOU
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The Bottom-line
To overcome this disease, obese U.S. citizens need to
change their lifestyle, behavior, and habits.
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