3. Obesity Facts
One in every three American adults is obese.
Affects both adults and children
In 2008 medical costs directly related to obesity totaled
$147 BILLION……..
4. Health Issues
• High Blood Pressure
• Heart Disease
• More susceptible to certain cancers
• Stroke
• Joint pain…..ankles , knees, back…….
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7. BODY MASS INDEX
B.M.I.
• Go to the CDC.GOV website
• Put in your height & weight
8. • Help yourself and help others
• Watch what you eat!
• Set realistic goals
• Lead by example
• Teach children at a young age
9. Obesity affects everyone!!
We all pay the price for rising healthcare
costs
Obesity has been recognized as one of
the leading health care issues that we
will face in our lifetime…..
