Overweight and Obesity: Steps Towards Health 1 Overweight and Obesity: Steps Towards Health

2 Overweight and Obesity  Overweight  Knee Pain  High Blood Pressure  Pre-Diabetes

3 The Epidemic

4 Overweight and Obesity Defined Overweight BMI = Obese BMI = 30 +

5  Over 60% of U.S. adults are overweight or obese  The average American gains pounds/year from years old  Increased weight (BMI level) is directly linked with health risks Facts about obesity

6 What are the causes of obesity?  Genes and Culture  Personal Health Choices  Increased Calories Eaten  Decreased Physical Activity  Community and Environment  Easy Access to High Calorie Foods  Decreased Access to Physical Activity

7  Know Yourself  Take Action  Make it Easier to be Healthy Key to Having a Healthy Weight

8 Know Yourself  What are the situations where I tend to eat or drink more than I should?  What gets in the way with being active or exercising?  How do I keep track of my eating, activity and weight?  How do I handle stress?

9 Take Action  Set reasonable goals (10% weight loss over 6 months)  If you can’t lose weight, try not to gain weight  Little things make a difference!  Eat breakfast every day  Eat smaller portions  Take the stairs

10  Physical Activity  Increase gradually  Goal: minutes or more of daily moderate to vigorous activity  Healthy Eating  Fruits - 2 cups per day  Vegetables - 2 1/2 cups per day  Whole-Grain - 3 or more 1 ounce servings per day  Low-Fat Dairy - 3 cups per day Take Action

11  Buy low fat, fresh foods  Find activities which are fun and convenient  Advocate that schools and work sites offer healthy foods Make it Easier to Be Healthy

12 Kaiser Permanente’s Approach to Obesity  BMI screening and counseling  Information and personalized online programs on Physician Home Pages (  Pedometers, weight management classes, Weight Watcher discounts  Community health improvement activities

13 Live Long and Thrive