The Erasmus+ project 2014-16, titled 'Power Up! Get Active for Your Future!', highlights the increasing prevalence of obesity, especially in low and middle-income countries, and outlines its physical, psychological, and social effects. The document emphasizes the importance of early intervention for children and provides practical tips for preventing and managing obesity through healthy eating and active lifestyles. It also notes that even a modest weight loss of 5-10% can significantly reduce health risks associated with obesity.

1. Erasmus+ Project 2014-16:
“Power up!
Get active for your future!”
Food Disorders -Obesity

2. MODEL ZOSIMAIA JUNIOR HIGH
SCHOOL OF IOANNINA, GREECE

3. Overweight - Obesity
Overweight is a situation of collecting fats that
creates morphological and functional disturbances
in the body.
Obesity is a medical condition in which excess
body fat has accumulated.

4. Obesity –– past and present
In earlier historical periods overweight and obesity
were rare and concerned only a small elite. More
recently, as prosperity of the population increased,
obesity became a problem in high income countries.
Now, it is dramatically on the rise in low - and middle -
income countries. In 1997 the World Health
Organization (WHO) formally recognized obesity as a
global epidemic.

5. As of 2008 the WHO estimates that at least 500
million adults (greater than 10%) are obese, with
higher rates among women than men.

6. Obesity
The rate of obesity also increases with age
at least up to 50 or 60 years old and
severe obesity in the United States,
Australia, and Canada is increasing faster
than the overall rate of obesity. The only
region of the world where obesity is not
common is sub- Saharan Africa.

9. Body Mass Index
Overweight is defined as a BMI between 25 and 30
and obesity is defined by a BMI of 30 or more.
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10. Effects of Obesityty
Psychological and social problems, such as:
• Low self-esteem
• Negative body image
• Depression
• Stigma
• Social Exclusion
• Teasing and Bullying

11. • High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Impaired glucose tolerance and
insulin resistance
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Sleep apnea
• Asthma
Effects of Obesity
Physical disabilities:

12. •Pain in the joints
•Musculoskeletal problems
•Cholelithiasis
•Skin diseases
•Disturbances in body balance
Effects of Obesity-
Physical disabilities:

13. Effects of Obesity-
Psychological consequences
• Depression - Anxiety
• Low quality of life - low self-esteem
• Body dissatisfaction
• Studies have shown that obese children
rate their quality of life lower than those
children with cancer.
• Weight gain has also been linked with poor
concentration levels, poor academic
success and social exclusion in school.

14. Effects of Obesity-
Social consequences
Obese people:
• Are more likely to suffer from
discrimination in some situations (for
example employment, travel, schooling,
healthcare, etc.)
• Usually have fewer friends, lower
educational attainment, and worse
employment prospects

15. Effects of Obesity- Health risks
Obese children and young people face the same health
risks as adults. While symptoms may not become apparent
until later in life, in many cases, damage from being
overweight as a child has already been done.
Consequently, it is very important that the children reach a
healthy weight as early as possible.
We are now seeing children so obese that they are
suffering from conditions usually only associated with adults
(e.g. Type 2 Diabetes).

16. Health risks
It’s not all doom and gloom as there is help available if you
are overweight or obese. It is a condition that you CAN do
something about.
The good news is that by reducing body weight by just 5-
10%, health risks are dramatically reduced.
Losing weight also means levels of activity can be increased
– contributing towards further weight loss.

17. Preventing overweight and obesity:
useful tips
• Follow a healthy eating plan. Make healthy food
choices, keep your calorie and your family's calorie
needs in mind, and focus on the balance of energy IN
and energy OUT.
• Focus on portion size. Watch the portion sizes in fast
food and other restaurants. The portions served often
are enough for two or three people. Children's portion
sizes should be smaller than those for adults. Cutting
back on portion size will help you balance energy IN
and energy OUT.

18. • Be active. Make personal and family time active. Find
activities that everyone will enjoy. For example, go for a
brisk walk, bike or rollerblade, or train together for a
walk or run. Limit the use of TVs, computers, DVDs, and
videogames because they limit time for physical activity.
• Health experts recommend 2 hours or less a day of
screen time that's not work- or homework-related.
• Keep track of your weight, body mass index, and waist
circumference.
Preventing overweight and obesity:
useful tips

19. Balancing Calories: Healthy Eating Habits
• Provide plenty of vegetables, fruits and whole-grain
products.
• Include low-fat or non-fat milk or dairy products.
• Choose lean meats, poultry, fish, lentils and beans
for protein.
• Serve reasonably sized portions and drink lots of
water.

20. Balancing Calories: Healthy Eating Habits
• Limit sugar-sweetened beverages, sugar,
sodium and saturated fat.
• Develop healthy eating habits by making
favorite dishes healthier and by reducing
calorie-rich temptations.

21. Final results of the Weight Measurements about
overweight- obesity for the participants of the Erasmus+
Project 2014-16: “Power up! Get active for your future!”

24. BMI of the male participants

25. BMI of the female participants

26. Remove calorie-rich temptations.
Here are examples of easy-to-prepare, low-
fat and low-sugar treats that are 100
calories or less:
• A medium-size apple
• A medium-size banana
• 1 cup of blueberries
• 1 cup of grapes
• 1 cup of carrots, broccoli, or bell
peppers with 2 tbsp. of hummus