Obesity

By Lucas Collett

Terminology
Obesity- the condition of being grossly fat or grossly
overweight

Overweight- above a weight considered normal or

desirable

BMI- a key index for relating weight to height

Unknown Statistics
2/3 of adults & 1/3 of children are obese
By 2030 51% of U.S. population may be obese if
consistent
20 years ago no state had an obesity rate 15%+
Today 41 states have an obesity rate 25%+
Obesity is linked to 60+ chronic diseases
Average American health cost is $200 billion total due
to obesity
Blacks, Hispanics, and Natives are more likely to be
obese than whites

Unknown Statistics (Continued)

Common/General Complications
High cholesterol
Type 2 Diabetes
High blood pressure
Heart Disease
Stroke
Breathing Disorders
Erectile Dysfunction
Depression

History
Beginning of mankind
18th century technology helped increase food supply
World War II was a huge leap in the development of easily
accessible foods
ex: rations

Scarcity of food in our history made

fat people admirable
20th century recognized the mortality
effect on us

Stereotypes/Public Opinion
Blamed for weight
Lazy
Weak-willed
Lack self-discipline
Unsuccessful
Unintelligent

Reasons
Diet
- Changes in diet
- Too much fast food
- Traditional special foods become everyday snacks
- Oversized portions
Lifestyle
- Less active
- (Young people) eat outside of the home more often
Education
-Lack of knowledge about benefits and consequences
-Children are fed too much
-Societys attitude towards food
- Not enough Awareness

Examples
Poor home lives
Marketing
Genetics
Food Addiction
Certain Medications

Health Concerns for Children

Medical:
Diabetes
Heart disease
Asthma
Emotional:
Frequently bullied
Excluded in activities
Low self-esteem
Negative body image
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nu1PjbyfVU4

Health Concern of Children

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Health Concerns for Adults

Medical
Coronary Heart Disease
High blood pressure
Stroke
Type 2 Diabetes
Cancer
Osteoarthritis
Emotional
Depression
Eating disorders
Distorted body image
Low self-esteem

Solutions
Preparing & consuming
nutritious meals
Exercise regularly
Turning off the television
Seeking professional assistance
Drinking more water

References
Obesity. (n.d.). Retrieved November 18, 2015, from
http://obesity.ygoy.com/emotional-causes-of-obesity/
Google. (n.d.). Retrieved November 17, 2015, from
https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chromeinstant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=health concerns for childhood obesity
(n.d.). Retrieved November 18, 2015, from http://writefix.com/wpcontent/uploads/2011/09/food.gif
The Campaign to End Obesity. (n.d.). Retrieved November 17, 2015, from
http://www.obesitycampaign.org/obesity_facts.asp
Puhl, R., & Heuer, C. (n.d.). Obesity Stigma: Important Considerations for Public
Health. Retrieved November 18, 2015, from
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2866597/
Result Filters. (n.d.). Retrieved November 17, 2015, from
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17045228

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Dedicated to:
Brad Scott
1957-2015