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Overview’s mission is to
for obesity. identify problems, provide
services and operate
Facts About Obesity
programs in an effect to
 Obesity has reached epidemic
enable elderly and
proportions globally, with at least 2.8
million people dying each year as a economically disadvantaged OBESITY: A
result of being overweight or obese.
citizens achieve self- COUNTRIES
 Obesity is now also prevalent in low- sufficiency. EPIDEMIC
and middle-income countries.

 At least 2.8 million people each year

die as a result of being overweight or
obese.
OBESITY: A
 Two-thirds of adults and nearly one- COUNTRIES EPIDEMIC
third of children struggle with
overweight and obesity.
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The darker the states, the more rates of
obesity are occurring.
Continued facts about
Obesity
 Overweight is considered to be a
BMI of 25 to 30.
 Obesity is classified as a BMI of
30 or higher.
 Those who are overweight have
a 34% greater risk of developing
heart failure, compared to a
normal weight person.
 It is associated with
hypertension, diabetes, and
cardiovascular disease.
 More recently, between 2005-
2014, the prevalence of overall
obesity and extreme obesity
increased among women, no
significant increases for men..
Prevention for Obesity
 Exercise regularly and getting
150 to 300 minutes of moderate-
intensity activity a week.
 Follow a healthy eating plan and
focus on low-calorie, nutrient-
dense foods, such as fruits,
vegetables, and whole grains.
 Monitor your weight regularly
and it can tell you whether your
efforts are working.
 Be consistent with sticking to
your healthy-weight plan during
the week, on the weekends, and
holidays.
Risk Factors
 Genetics: Your genes may affect
the amount of body fat you store,
and where that fat is distributed,
family lifestyle.
 Inactivity: if you’re not active,
you will not burn as much
calories.
 Medical Problems: Arthritis can
occur with carrying excessive
weight for many years.
 Age: As you age, hormonal
changes and a less active lifestyle
increase your risk of obesity.
 Quit smoking: most people will
substitute smoking for eating.
Images and statistics came from the CDC
and Mayo Clinic.
Children Battling Obesity
 High blood pressure and high
cholesterol, which are risk
factors for cardiovascular
disease (CVD).
 Increased risk of impaired
glucose tolerance, insulin
resistance and type 2 diabetes.
 Breathing problems, such as
sleep apnea, and asthma
 Psychological stress such as
depression, behavioral
problems, and issues in school
 Low self-esteem and low self-
reported quality of
life.12,14,15,16
 Impaired social, physical, and
emotional functioning