1. Overweight and Obesity

2. Overweight People 43.4% of men and 33.7% women in the UK were overweight in 2002, figure is rising Overweight is a body mass index of 25-29.9 kg/m 2 Estimated that by 2020 One third of all adults and 50% of children will be obese Not just a problem in developed countries

3. Right Weight for Height? Source: www.foodstandards.gov.uk

4. Body Shape Source: www.foodstandards.gov.uk

5. Obesity 22.1% of men and 22.8% women were obese in 2002 11.8 million people in the UK were obese in 2002, figure is rising Levels of obesity have tripled since 1980 Obesity is greater than 10% in excess of normal weight (BMI>30kg/m2).

6. Causes of Obesity Nature vs nurture Decreased physical activity Overeating Age Cost to the UK: 18 million sick days £70,000+ obesity infirmity 30,000 deaths a year 40,000 lost years of working life

7. Obesity and Ill Health Hypertension – 6 times higher Diabetes – Non-insulin dependent diabetes increases 10 fold Coronary Heart Disease – Affects plasma cholesterol and blood pressure

8. Obesity and Ill Health Cancer – Men have high risk of Prostrate, colon and rectum cancer – Women have a high risk of Breast, uterine and gall bladder cancer Gall Bladder Gout-kidney problems

9. Obesity and Ill Health Arthritis Breathing problems Accident prone Increased surgical risk Functional and psychological disorders Premature death

10. Weight Control and Reduction Calculate body mass index or use waist measurement to determine healthy weight Set reasonable weight loss goal Establish a caloric deficit Diet must be adequate in all nutrients Eat a mixed diet in reduced quantity Eating habits and lifestyle changes