1. Obesity Tiera Williams

2. So What Is It?? A person that generally is considered 20% over weight according to their size or body mass index A person that generally is considered 20% over weight according to their size or body mass index

3. How does it happen? Based on genetic and behavioral factors Based on genetic and behavioral factors Extreme food intake Extreme food intake Limited exercise Limited exercise Stress Stress Unusual Sleeping Patterns Unusual Sleeping Patterns Eating disorders Eating disorders Hidden illnesses Hidden illnesses

4. Who does this affect?? EVERYONE! EVERYONE! Children Children Adults Adults Senior Citizens Senior Citizens

5. Disorders associated with obesity High blood pressure High blood pressure Heart problems Heart problems Diabetes Diabetes Respiratory problems Respiratory problems High Cholesterol High Cholesterol Psychological problems Psychological problems Sleep apnea Sleep apnea Urinary problems Urinary problems Cellulite Cellulite

6. Interesting facts More than 72 million Americans are obese and suffer from health complications. More than 72 million Americans are obese and suffer from health complications. 32 States in the US have obesity rates of more than 25%. 32 States in the US have obesity rates of more than 25%. $117 billion is the estimated cost of obesity in the US. $117 billion is the estimated cost of obesity in the US. More than a third of young people do not engage in regular physical activity More than a third of young people do not engage in regular physical activity 61% of overweight 5- to -10 year olds already have at least one risk factor to heart disease, and 26% have two or more risk factors 61% of overweight 5- to -10 year olds already have at least one risk factor to heart disease, and 26% have two or more risk factors

7. How to treat obesity: Exercise Exercise Energy limited diets Energy limited diets New medication New medication Liposuction Liposuction Gastric bypass surgery Gastric bypass surgery

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9. Works Cited www.cdc.gov/pdf/facts_about_obesi ty_in_the_united_states.pdf www.cdc.gov/pdf/facts_about_obesi ty_in_the_united_states.pdf www.wordiq.com/definition/Obesity www.wordiq.com/definition/Obesity