1. Bellringer
How has our society contributed to our obesity crisis?

2. Objectives
Compare and contrast the obesity trends in the past and currently.
Describe the difference between overweight and obesity.
Describe how obesity is linked to poor health.

3. Obesity Trends

4. Obesity Trends

5. Obesity Trends

6. Obesity Trends

7. Obesity Trends

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13. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2009
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% %–14% %–19% %–24% %–29% ≥30%

14. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2010
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% %–14% %–19% %–24% %–29% ≥30%

15. Overweight and Obesity: A Growing Problem
Section 1 Food and Your Body Weight
Chapter 8
Overweight and Obesity: A Growing Problem
Being overweight increases the risk of many long-term health problems, including:
Heart disease and high blood pressure
Prostate, colon, and breast cancer
Type 2 diabetes
Sleeping problems such as sleep apnea
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16. Overweight and Obesity: A Growing Problem
Section 1 Food and Your Body Weight
Chapter 8
Overweight and Obesity: A Growing Problem
Obesity is a condition in which there is an excess of body fat for one’s weight.
More Americans are obese now than ever before.
Americans today exercise less and eat more foods high in sugar and fat than in the past.
Exercise and a healthy diet can help most people stay in a healthy weight range.
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17. Chapter 8 Section 2 Eating Disorders
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18. Overweight and Obesity: A Growing Problem
Section 1 Food and Your Body Weight
Chapter 8
Overweight and Obesity: A Growing Problem
27% of young Americans are too overweight to join the military!
More fast food is bought daily than ever before!
Americans are exercising less!