2. Obesity has hit an all time high
◦ “Researchers predict that, if current trends continue, more than
half of Americans will be obese by 2030”
Melgren 2011
According to “F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America’s Future
2011”
◦ Adult obesity rates have seen increases across the board in 16
states and there hasn’t been a decline in any state.
Obesity can be reversed through a series of plans and policies, we
just have to make it happen!
3. Top Ten States with Top Ten States with
Highest Obesity Rating Lowest Obesity
Rating
1. West Virginia 1. Colorado
2. Delaware 2. Utah
3. Mississippi 3. Connecticut
4. Louisiana 4. California
5. South Carolina 5. Rhode Island
6. Indiana 6. Massachusetts
7. North Dakota 7. New Jersey
8. Oklahoma 8. Nevada
9. Kentucky 9. Minnesota
10. Ohio 10. Florida
4. >30 Percent
25%-30%
20%-25%
15%-20%
10%-15%
<10%
No Data
2009 Map of the United States
6. Choices adults make
impact their kids
Physical activity
◦ 30 minutes/ 3 days a week
Take Responsibility!
If they like video games:
◦ Use Xbox Kinect/Wii Fit
8. Obesity can be reversed
◦ Healthier food choices
◦ Crack down on outside vendors in schools
Change
◦ Exercise everyday! Walk and ride bicycles
Everyone is responsible for their own health
◦ Keep costs down by doing your part!
9. Melgren, S. (2011, August 30). [Web log message]. Retrieved
from http://www.naturalhomeandgarden.com/natural-
health/top-10- least-and-most-obese-states-america.aspx
NCSL. (2005). Childhood obesity – 2005 update and overview of
policy options. Retrieved from http://www.ncsl.org/issues-
research/health/childhood-obesity-2005-policy-options-
nutrition.aspx
Trust for America's Health. (2011, July). F as in fat: How obesity
threatens America's future 2011. Retrieved from
http://healthyamericans.org/report/88/
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Obesity_001_.jpg
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:USA_Obesity_2008.svg
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