Obesity in America

Obesity in America

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  Obesity in America By:Katy Lutz
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  Obesity in America • Approximately66% (or two thirds) of U.S. adults are overweight or obese. • Healthy People 2010: reduce the prevalence of obesity among adults to less than 15%. • The obesity rate increased from the late 1970’s to 2003 from 15 to nearly 33 percent.
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  Obesity in America • Bodymass index (BMI) weight (kg)/ height squared (m2). • BMI is significantly correlated with total body fat content.
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  Obesity in America • Beingoverweight/obese substantially raises one’s risk of morbidity from: • Hypertension • Dyslipidemia • Type 2 Diabetes • Coronary Heart Disease • Stroke • Gallbladder Disease • Osteoarthritis • Sleep apnea •
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  Obesity in America • Obesityis also associated with: • High blood cholesterol • Complications of pregnancy • Menstrual irregularities • Hirsutism (presence of excess body and facial hair) • Stress incontinence (urine leakage caused by weak pelvic-floor muscles) • Psychological disorders such as depression • Increased surgical risk
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  Obesity in America • WhatCauses Obesity? • Energy imbalance over a long period of time. • Energy in > Energy out. • Excess calories and lack of physical activity.
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  Obesity in America • WeightLoss Programs: • Healthy eating plans that reduces caloric intake • Regular physical activity and/or exercise instruction • Tips on healthy behavior • Slow and steady weight loss of about ¾ to 2 pounds a week • Medical care if needed • A plan to keep the weight off after you have lost it
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  Obesity in America • Physicalinactivity contributes to premature deaths. • Rates differ by race and ethnicity: • Hispanic women - most inactive • Hon-Hispanic women – second • Asian and Pacific islander women – third • White non-Hispanic women - fourth
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  Obesity in America • Regularphysical activity is good for overall health: • Contributes to weight loss
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  Obesity in America • HowMuch Physical Activity a Day? • To reduce the riskof chronic diseases in adulthood: Engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity, above usual activity, at work or home on most days of the week. • To help manage weight and prevent gradual, unhealthy weight gain in adulthood: • Engage in approximately 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity activity on most days of the week while not exceeding caloric intake requirements.
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  Obesity in America • HowMany Calories Are You Burning?
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  Obesity in America • DietaryGuidelines for Americans, 2005: • Food Groups to Encourage • Consume a sufficient amount of fruits and vegetables while staying within energy needs. • Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables each day. Select from all five vegetable subgroups (dark green, orange, legumes, starchy vegetables, and other vegetables) several times a week. • Consume 3 or more ounce-equivalents of whole-grain products per day, with the rest of the recommended grains coming from enriched or whole-grain products. At least half the grains should come from whole grains. • Consume 3 cups per day of fat-free or low-fat milk or equivalent milk products.
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  Obesity in America • References: • Centersfor Disease Control and Prevention. September 30, 2015. Accessed December 7, 2015. • "Key Recommendations for the General Population, Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005." Key Recommendations for the General Population, Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005. Accessed December 7, 2015.