SlideShare a Scribd company logo
Obesity:
An Epidemic and a Health Issue
Kara Schoenhofer
Definition
 Obesity is defined by a person having too much body fat.
This is different from being overweight which is a person
weighing too much. Weight is based not only on fat, but
muscle, bone density and water weight to name a few.
Obesity is just based on fat and having too much of it.
Obesity is often based on a BMI (Body Mass Index)
measurement. If a person exceeds a measurement of 30 on
the BMI chart, they are considered obese. Obesity can also
lead to other health related issues such as diabetes, heart
disease, and hypertension to name a few, and it can lower
life expectancy.
An Epidemic?
 About 30% of the U.S. population
 In 20 years, obesity rates have almost doubled
 Can lead to other health risks
 Heart disease
 Diabetes
 Hypertension
 Many more
 Soaring costs in health care due to obesity Minnesota Department of Health
The Problem
 Lack of care and preventative actions
 The need-it-now attitude
 Ease and convenience of unhealthy eating choices and
habits
 Absence of exercise and other physical activity in a daily
routine
What Happened?
 Hunters and Gatherers vs. Couch Potatoes andTake Out Food
 Higher Calories
Less Exercise
 High Price for
healthy options
 Artificial enhancements
to food. Minnesota Department of Health
This effects everyone?
 More and more Americans, and people
worldwide, are becoming obese.
 Rising costs in health care and health
issues are becoming more prevalent.
 Anyone can become obese, though
some more easily than others.
The Solution
 Prevention
 Nutrition Facts
 Physical Activity
 BMI Charts
 Once obesity has set in, it is difficult to treat effectively.
Sources
 http://www.cdc.gov/pdf/facts_about_obesity_in_the_unit
ed_states.pdf
 http://www.health.state.mn.us/obesity/
 Allport, Susan. "The Obesity Epidemic." Gastronomics:The
Journal of Food and Culture
 " IdealWeight: Americans WantTo Weigh 162 Pounds, On
Average, Report Finds ." HuffPost Healthy Living

More Related Content

What's hot

Obesity
ObesityObesity
Sedentary behavior and inactivity physiology slideshare presentation
Sedentary behavior and inactivity physiology slideshare presentationSedentary behavior and inactivity physiology slideshare presentation
Sedentary behavior and inactivity physiology slideshare presentation
yannisguerra
 
Obesity - Dieases caused by Obesity - Focusing on Diabetes.
Obesity - Dieases caused by Obesity - Focusing on Diabetes.Obesity - Dieases caused by Obesity - Focusing on Diabetes.
Obesity - Dieases caused by Obesity - Focusing on Diabetes.
shalin2013
 
Power point obesity
Power point obesityPower point obesity
Power point obesitylgandh
 
Health-physical activity
Health-physical activityHealth-physical activity
Health-physical activityAnder050
 
Obesity in the U.S
Obesity in the U.SObesity in the U.S
Obesity in the U.S
Revaldi Revaldi
 
12 sedentary lifestyle statistics that will get you off your butt
12 sedentary lifestyle statistics that will get you off your butt12 sedentary lifestyle statistics that will get you off your butt
12 sedentary lifestyle statistics that will get you off your butt
Jon Muller
 
Overweight and obesity in adults health consequences
Overweight and obesity in adults health consequencesOverweight and obesity in adults health consequences
Overweight and obesity in adults health consequences
Dr. Darayus P. Gazder
 
Lifestyle Diseases - An Emerging Issue in Working Women
Lifestyle Diseases - An Emerging Issue in Working WomenLifestyle Diseases - An Emerging Issue in Working Women
Lifestyle Diseases - An Emerging Issue in Working Women
Indus Health Plus
 
Causes of obesity tony 1
Causes of obesity tony 1Causes of obesity tony 1
Causes of obesity tony 1
centermidsf4
 
Why Wellness
Why WellnessWhy Wellness
Why Wellness
drtroy
 
Fast food
Fast foodFast food
Fast food
Megan P
 
Obesity
ObesityObesity
Obesity
drangelosmith
 
Diabetes Prevention - Mildred Bentler, MA, RD, CSP, CDE - 11.18.2020
Diabetes Prevention - Mildred Bentler, MA, RD, CSP, CDE - 11.18.2020Diabetes Prevention - Mildred Bentler, MA, RD, CSP, CDE - 11.18.2020
Diabetes Prevention - Mildred Bentler, MA, RD, CSP, CDE - 11.18.2020
Summit Health
 
Diet and Physical Activity
Diet and Physical ActivityDiet and Physical Activity
Diet and Physical Activity
dufoura
 
Physical Fitness_1
Physical Fitness_1Physical Fitness_1
Physical Fitness_1
vanzeed
 
OBESITY
OBESITYOBESITY
OBESITY
Sreeda M
 

What's hot (20)

Obesity
ObesityObesity
Obesity
 
Sedentary behavior and inactivity physiology slideshare presentation
Sedentary behavior and inactivity physiology slideshare presentationSedentary behavior and inactivity physiology slideshare presentation
Sedentary behavior and inactivity physiology slideshare presentation
 
Obesity - Dieases caused by Obesity - Focusing on Diabetes.
Obesity - Dieases caused by Obesity - Focusing on Diabetes.Obesity - Dieases caused by Obesity - Focusing on Diabetes.
Obesity - Dieases caused by Obesity - Focusing on Diabetes.
 
Power point obesity
Power point obesityPower point obesity
Power point obesity
 
Health-physical activity
Health-physical activityHealth-physical activity
Health-physical activity
 
Obesity
ObesityObesity
Obesity
 
Obesity in the U.S
Obesity in the U.SObesity in the U.S
Obesity in the U.S
 
12 sedentary lifestyle statistics that will get you off your butt
12 sedentary lifestyle statistics that will get you off your butt12 sedentary lifestyle statistics that will get you off your butt
12 sedentary lifestyle statistics that will get you off your butt
 
Obesity
ObesityObesity
Obesity
 
Overweight and obesity in adults health consequences
Overweight and obesity in adults health consequencesOverweight and obesity in adults health consequences
Overweight and obesity in adults health consequences
 
Lifestyle Diseases - An Emerging Issue in Working Women
Lifestyle Diseases - An Emerging Issue in Working WomenLifestyle Diseases - An Emerging Issue in Working Women
Lifestyle Diseases - An Emerging Issue in Working Women
 
Causes of obesity tony 1
Causes of obesity tony 1Causes of obesity tony 1
Causes of obesity tony 1
 
Why Wellness
Why WellnessWhy Wellness
Why Wellness
 
Fast food
Fast foodFast food
Fast food
 
Hamad
HamadHamad
Hamad
 
Obesity
ObesityObesity
Obesity
 
Diabetes Prevention - Mildred Bentler, MA, RD, CSP, CDE - 11.18.2020
Diabetes Prevention - Mildred Bentler, MA, RD, CSP, CDE - 11.18.2020Diabetes Prevention - Mildred Bentler, MA, RD, CSP, CDE - 11.18.2020
Diabetes Prevention - Mildred Bentler, MA, RD, CSP, CDE - 11.18.2020
 
Diet and Physical Activity
Diet and Physical ActivityDiet and Physical Activity
Diet and Physical Activity
 
Physical Fitness_1
Physical Fitness_1Physical Fitness_1
Physical Fitness_1
 
OBESITY
OBESITYOBESITY
OBESITY
 

Viewers also liked

The Epidemic of Obesity
The Epidemic of ObesityThe Epidemic of Obesity
The Epidemic of Obesity
Joshua Daly
 
Obesity time frame and extent
Obesity time frame and extentObesity time frame and extent
Obesity time frame and extentIris Ran
 
Obesity
ObesityObesity
Obesity
ammfiles
 
Presentation obesity
Presentation obesityPresentation obesity
Presentation obesity
Sankaranolla Anand
 
Edu 1103 wk 09 - powerpoint presentation for blog - obesity epidemic
Edu 1103   wk 09 - powerpoint presentation for blog - obesity epidemicEdu 1103   wk 09 - powerpoint presentation for blog - obesity epidemic
Edu 1103 wk 09 - powerpoint presentation for blog - obesity epidemicJAllen01
 
The Next American Epidemic - Mind Obesity from GetGrok.com
The Next American Epidemic - Mind Obesity from GetGrok.comThe Next American Epidemic - Mind Obesity from GetGrok.com
The Next American Epidemic - Mind Obesity from GetGrok.com
Shyam Patel
 
Health Presentation - Refined Carbs & Obesity
Health Presentation - Refined Carbs & ObesityHealth Presentation - Refined Carbs & Obesity
Health Presentation - Refined Carbs & Obesity
Mpakenham1
 
power point presentation about obesity
 power point presentation about obesity power point presentation about obesity
power point presentation about obesity
Tanu Rose
 
Presentation on the Obesity Epidemic - Stanford Hospital - March 2013
Presentation on the Obesity Epidemic - Stanford Hospital - March 2013Presentation on the Obesity Epidemic - Stanford Hospital - March 2013
Presentation on the Obesity Epidemic - Stanford Hospital - March 2013
LeBootCamp
 
Obesity
ObesityObesity
Obesity
Mike Freeman
 
Obesity
ObesityObesity
Obesity
waleed92
 
Epidemic: Social Perspectives on Childhood Obesity
Epidemic: Social Perspectives on Childhood ObesityEpidemic: Social Perspectives on Childhood Obesity
Epidemic: Social Perspectives on Childhood Obesity
Jessica Gatto
 
Obesity
ObesityObesity
Obesity Presentation
Obesity PresentationObesity Presentation
Obesity Presentation
Chrissy777
 

Viewers also liked (18)

The Epidemic of Obesity
The Epidemic of ObesityThe Epidemic of Obesity
The Epidemic of Obesity
 
Obesity time frame and extent
Obesity time frame and extentObesity time frame and extent
Obesity time frame and extent
 
Obesity
ObesityObesity
Obesity
 
Obesity power point presentation
Obesity power point presentationObesity power point presentation
Obesity power point presentation
 
Presentation obesity
Presentation obesityPresentation obesity
Presentation obesity
 
Edu 1103 wk 09 - powerpoint presentation for blog - obesity epidemic
Edu 1103   wk 09 - powerpoint presentation for blog - obesity epidemicEdu 1103   wk 09 - powerpoint presentation for blog - obesity epidemic
Edu 1103 wk 09 - powerpoint presentation for blog - obesity epidemic
 
Obesity Winnable Battle presentation
Obesity Winnable Battle presentationObesity Winnable Battle presentation
Obesity Winnable Battle presentation
 
Obesity power point template 1
Obesity power point template 1Obesity power point template 1
Obesity power point template 1
 
The Next American Epidemic - Mind Obesity from GetGrok.com
The Next American Epidemic - Mind Obesity from GetGrok.comThe Next American Epidemic - Mind Obesity from GetGrok.com
The Next American Epidemic - Mind Obesity from GetGrok.com
 
Health Presentation - Refined Carbs & Obesity
Health Presentation - Refined Carbs & ObesityHealth Presentation - Refined Carbs & Obesity
Health Presentation - Refined Carbs & Obesity
 
power point presentation about obesity
 power point presentation about obesity power point presentation about obesity
power point presentation about obesity
 
Presentation on the Obesity Epidemic - Stanford Hospital - March 2013
Presentation on the Obesity Epidemic - Stanford Hospital - March 2013Presentation on the Obesity Epidemic - Stanford Hospital - March 2013
Presentation on the Obesity Epidemic - Stanford Hospital - March 2013
 
obesity final
obesity finalobesity final
obesity final
 
Obesity
ObesityObesity
Obesity
 
Obesity
ObesityObesity
Obesity
 
Epidemic: Social Perspectives on Childhood Obesity
Epidemic: Social Perspectives on Childhood ObesityEpidemic: Social Perspectives on Childhood Obesity
Epidemic: Social Perspectives on Childhood Obesity
 
Obesity
ObesityObesity
Obesity
 
Obesity Presentation
Obesity PresentationObesity Presentation
Obesity Presentation
 

Similar to Schoenhofer,kara mwp4

Ppt 1
Ppt 1Ppt 1
Obesity
ObesityObesity
Obesity
Bhargav Kiran
 
0 besity causes, costs and cures 4 13-13
0 besity causes, costs and cures 4 13-130 besity causes, costs and cures 4 13-13
0 besity causes, costs and cures 4 13-13fittek47
 
Nih causes of weight gain and obesity and strategies and help losing weight
Nih causes of weight gain and obesity and strategies and help losing weightNih causes of weight gain and obesity and strategies and help losing weight
Nih causes of weight gain and obesity and strategies and help losing weight
Prab Tumpati
 
53715 Learning OutcomesAfter reading this chapter.docx
53715 Learning OutcomesAfter reading this chapter.docx53715 Learning OutcomesAfter reading this chapter.docx
53715 Learning OutcomesAfter reading this chapter.docx
tarifarmarie
 
obesity and life style which leads toward obesity
obesity and life style which leads toward obesityobesity and life style which leads toward obesity
obesity and life style which leads toward obesity
abuzarghafari5
 
53715 Learning OutcomesAfter reading this chapter, .docx
53715 Learning OutcomesAfter reading this chapter, .docx53715 Learning OutcomesAfter reading this chapter, .docx
53715 Learning OutcomesAfter reading this chapter, .docx
tarifarmarie
 
Obesity.pdf
Obesity.pdfObesity.pdf
Obesity.pdf
zainulabideen762825
 
Taking Charge of Your Health: Weight Management
Taking Charge of Your Health: Weight ManagementTaking Charge of Your Health: Weight Management
Taking Charge of Your Health: Weight Management
TauseefAhmad121
 
Running header THE MENACE OF OBESTIY1The Me.docx
Running header THE MENACE OF OBESTIY1The Me.docxRunning header THE MENACE OF OBESTIY1The Me.docx
Running header THE MENACE OF OBESTIY1The Me.docx
anhlodge
 
Obesity Essay
Obesity EssayObesity Essay

Similar to Schoenhofer,kara mwp4 (12)

Ppt 1
Ppt 1Ppt 1
Ppt 1
 
Obesity
ObesityObesity
Obesity
 
0 besity causes, costs and cures 4 13-13
0 besity causes, costs and cures 4 13-130 besity causes, costs and cures 4 13-13
0 besity causes, costs and cures 4 13-13
 
Nih causes of weight gain and obesity and strategies and help losing weight
Nih causes of weight gain and obesity and strategies and help losing weightNih causes of weight gain and obesity and strategies and help losing weight
Nih causes of weight gain and obesity and strategies and help losing weight
 
53715 Learning OutcomesAfter reading this chapter.docx
53715 Learning OutcomesAfter reading this chapter.docx53715 Learning OutcomesAfter reading this chapter.docx
53715 Learning OutcomesAfter reading this chapter.docx
 
obesity and life style which leads toward obesity
obesity and life style which leads toward obesityobesity and life style which leads toward obesity
obesity and life style which leads toward obesity
 
53715 Learning OutcomesAfter reading this chapter, .docx
53715 Learning OutcomesAfter reading this chapter, .docx53715 Learning OutcomesAfter reading this chapter, .docx
53715 Learning OutcomesAfter reading this chapter, .docx
 
Obesity.pdf
Obesity.pdfObesity.pdf
Obesity.pdf
 
Taking Charge of Your Health: Weight Management
Taking Charge of Your Health: Weight ManagementTaking Charge of Your Health: Weight Management
Taking Charge of Your Health: Weight Management
 
Running header THE MENACE OF OBESTIY1The Me.docx
Running header THE MENACE OF OBESTIY1The Me.docxRunning header THE MENACE OF OBESTIY1The Me.docx
Running header THE MENACE OF OBESTIY1The Me.docx
 
Obesity Essay
Obesity EssayObesity Essay
Obesity Essay
 
Obesity
ObesityObesity
Obesity
 

Recently uploaded

Ophthalmology Clinical Tests for OSCE exam
Ophthalmology Clinical Tests for OSCE examOphthalmology Clinical Tests for OSCE exam
Ophthalmology Clinical Tests for OSCE exam
KafrELShiekh University
 
HOT NEW PRODUCT! BIG SALES FAST SHIPPING NOW FROM CHINA!! EU KU DB BK substit...
HOT NEW PRODUCT! BIG SALES FAST SHIPPING NOW FROM CHINA!! EU KU DB BK substit...HOT NEW PRODUCT! BIG SALES FAST SHIPPING NOW FROM CHINA!! EU KU DB BK substit...
HOT NEW PRODUCT! BIG SALES FAST SHIPPING NOW FROM CHINA!! EU KU DB BK substit...
GL Anaacs
 
Non-respiratory Functions of the Lungs.pdf
Non-respiratory Functions of the Lungs.pdfNon-respiratory Functions of the Lungs.pdf
Non-respiratory Functions of the Lungs.pdf
MedicoseAcademics
 
Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility...
Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility...Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility...
Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility...
Sujoy Dasgupta
 
Hemodialysis: Chapter 3, Dialysis Water Unit - Dr.Gawad
Hemodialysis: Chapter 3, Dialysis Water Unit - Dr.GawadHemodialysis: Chapter 3, Dialysis Water Unit - Dr.Gawad
Hemodialysis: Chapter 3, Dialysis Water Unit - Dr.Gawad
NephroTube - Dr.Gawad
 
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF URINARY SYSTEM.pptx
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF URINARY SYSTEM.pptxANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF URINARY SYSTEM.pptx
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF URINARY SYSTEM.pptx
Swetaba Besh
 
Charaka Samhita Sutra sthana Chapter 15 Upakalpaniyaadhyaya
Charaka Samhita Sutra sthana Chapter 15 UpakalpaniyaadhyayaCharaka Samhita Sutra sthana Chapter 15 Upakalpaniyaadhyaya
Charaka Samhita Sutra sthana Chapter 15 Upakalpaniyaadhyaya
Dr KHALID B.M
 
The POPPY STUDY (Preconception to post-partum cardiovascular function in prim...
The POPPY STUDY (Preconception to post-partum cardiovascular function in prim...The POPPY STUDY (Preconception to post-partum cardiovascular function in prim...
The POPPY STUDY (Preconception to post-partum cardiovascular function in prim...
Catherine Liao
 
TEST BANK for Operations Management, 14th Edition by William J. Stevenson, Ve...
TEST BANK for Operations Management, 14th Edition by William J. Stevenson, Ve...TEST BANK for Operations Management, 14th Edition by William J. Stevenson, Ve...
TEST BANK for Operations Management, 14th Edition by William J. Stevenson, Ve...
kevinkariuki227
 
BRACHYTHERAPY OVERVIEW AND APPLICATORS
BRACHYTHERAPY OVERVIEW  AND  APPLICATORSBRACHYTHERAPY OVERVIEW  AND  APPLICATORS
BRACHYTHERAPY OVERVIEW AND APPLICATORS
Krishan Murari
 
Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnataka
Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore KarnatakaFlu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnataka
Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnataka
addon Scans
 
New Directions in Targeted Therapeutic Approaches for Older Adults With Mantl...
New Directions in Targeted Therapeutic Approaches for Older Adults With Mantl...New Directions in Targeted Therapeutic Approaches for Older Adults With Mantl...
New Directions in Targeted Therapeutic Approaches for Older Adults With Mantl...
i3 Health
 
Cervical & Brachial Plexus By Dr. RIG.pptx
Cervical & Brachial Plexus By Dr. RIG.pptxCervical & Brachial Plexus By Dr. RIG.pptx
Cervical & Brachial Plexus By Dr. RIG.pptx
Dr. Rabia Inam Gandapore
 
THOA 2.ppt Human Organ Transplantation Act
THOA 2.ppt Human Organ Transplantation ActTHOA 2.ppt Human Organ Transplantation Act
THOA 2.ppt Human Organ Transplantation Act
DrSathishMS1
 
Ozempic: Preoperative Management of Patients on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
Ozempic: Preoperative Management of Patients on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists  Ozempic: Preoperative Management of Patients on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
Ozempic: Preoperative Management of Patients on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
Saeid Safari
 
The hemodynamic and autonomic determinants of elevated blood pressure in obes...
The hemodynamic and autonomic determinants of elevated blood pressure in obes...The hemodynamic and autonomic determinants of elevated blood pressure in obes...
The hemodynamic and autonomic determinants of elevated blood pressure in obes...
Catherine Liao
 
Physiology of Chemical Sensation of smell.pdf
Physiology of Chemical Sensation of smell.pdfPhysiology of Chemical Sensation of smell.pdf
Physiology of Chemical Sensation of smell.pdf
MedicoseAcademics
 
Prix Galien International 2024 Forum Program
Prix Galien International 2024 Forum ProgramPrix Galien International 2024 Forum Program
Prix Galien International 2024 Forum Program
Levi Shapiro
 
POST OPERATIVE OLIGURIA and its management
POST OPERATIVE OLIGURIA and its managementPOST OPERATIVE OLIGURIA and its management
POST OPERATIVE OLIGURIA and its management
touseefaziz1
 
heat stroke and heat exhaustion in children
heat stroke and heat exhaustion in childrenheat stroke and heat exhaustion in children
heat stroke and heat exhaustion in children
SumeraAhmad5
 

Recently uploaded (20)

Ophthalmology Clinical Tests for OSCE exam
Ophthalmology Clinical Tests for OSCE examOphthalmology Clinical Tests for OSCE exam
Ophthalmology Clinical Tests for OSCE exam
 
HOT NEW PRODUCT! BIG SALES FAST SHIPPING NOW FROM CHINA!! EU KU DB BK substit...
HOT NEW PRODUCT! BIG SALES FAST SHIPPING NOW FROM CHINA!! EU KU DB BK substit...HOT NEW PRODUCT! BIG SALES FAST SHIPPING NOW FROM CHINA!! EU KU DB BK substit...
HOT NEW PRODUCT! BIG SALES FAST SHIPPING NOW FROM CHINA!! EU KU DB BK substit...
 
Non-respiratory Functions of the Lungs.pdf
Non-respiratory Functions of the Lungs.pdfNon-respiratory Functions of the Lungs.pdf
Non-respiratory Functions of the Lungs.pdf
 
Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility...
Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility...Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility...
Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility...
 
Hemodialysis: Chapter 3, Dialysis Water Unit - Dr.Gawad
Hemodialysis: Chapter 3, Dialysis Water Unit - Dr.GawadHemodialysis: Chapter 3, Dialysis Water Unit - Dr.Gawad
Hemodialysis: Chapter 3, Dialysis Water Unit - Dr.Gawad
 
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF URINARY SYSTEM.pptx
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF URINARY SYSTEM.pptxANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF URINARY SYSTEM.pptx
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF URINARY SYSTEM.pptx
 
Charaka Samhita Sutra sthana Chapter 15 Upakalpaniyaadhyaya
Charaka Samhita Sutra sthana Chapter 15 UpakalpaniyaadhyayaCharaka Samhita Sutra sthana Chapter 15 Upakalpaniyaadhyaya
Charaka Samhita Sutra sthana Chapter 15 Upakalpaniyaadhyaya
 
The POPPY STUDY (Preconception to post-partum cardiovascular function in prim...
The POPPY STUDY (Preconception to post-partum cardiovascular function in prim...The POPPY STUDY (Preconception to post-partum cardiovascular function in prim...
The POPPY STUDY (Preconception to post-partum cardiovascular function in prim...
 
TEST BANK for Operations Management, 14th Edition by William J. Stevenson, Ve...
TEST BANK for Operations Management, 14th Edition by William J. Stevenson, Ve...TEST BANK for Operations Management, 14th Edition by William J. Stevenson, Ve...
TEST BANK for Operations Management, 14th Edition by William J. Stevenson, Ve...
 
BRACHYTHERAPY OVERVIEW AND APPLICATORS
BRACHYTHERAPY OVERVIEW  AND  APPLICATORSBRACHYTHERAPY OVERVIEW  AND  APPLICATORS
BRACHYTHERAPY OVERVIEW AND APPLICATORS
 
Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnataka
Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore KarnatakaFlu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnataka
Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnataka
 
New Directions in Targeted Therapeutic Approaches for Older Adults With Mantl...
New Directions in Targeted Therapeutic Approaches for Older Adults With Mantl...New Directions in Targeted Therapeutic Approaches for Older Adults With Mantl...
New Directions in Targeted Therapeutic Approaches for Older Adults With Mantl...
 
Cervical & Brachial Plexus By Dr. RIG.pptx
Cervical & Brachial Plexus By Dr. RIG.pptxCervical & Brachial Plexus By Dr. RIG.pptx
Cervical & Brachial Plexus By Dr. RIG.pptx
 
THOA 2.ppt Human Organ Transplantation Act
THOA 2.ppt Human Organ Transplantation ActTHOA 2.ppt Human Organ Transplantation Act
THOA 2.ppt Human Organ Transplantation Act
 
Ozempic: Preoperative Management of Patients on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
Ozempic: Preoperative Management of Patients on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists  Ozempic: Preoperative Management of Patients on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
Ozempic: Preoperative Management of Patients on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
 
The hemodynamic and autonomic determinants of elevated blood pressure in obes...
The hemodynamic and autonomic determinants of elevated blood pressure in obes...The hemodynamic and autonomic determinants of elevated blood pressure in obes...
The hemodynamic and autonomic determinants of elevated blood pressure in obes...
 
Physiology of Chemical Sensation of smell.pdf
Physiology of Chemical Sensation of smell.pdfPhysiology of Chemical Sensation of smell.pdf
Physiology of Chemical Sensation of smell.pdf
 
Prix Galien International 2024 Forum Program
Prix Galien International 2024 Forum ProgramPrix Galien International 2024 Forum Program
Prix Galien International 2024 Forum Program
 
POST OPERATIVE OLIGURIA and its management
POST OPERATIVE OLIGURIA and its managementPOST OPERATIVE OLIGURIA and its management
POST OPERATIVE OLIGURIA and its management
 
heat stroke and heat exhaustion in children
heat stroke and heat exhaustion in childrenheat stroke and heat exhaustion in children
heat stroke and heat exhaustion in children
 

Schoenhofer,kara mwp4

  • 1. Obesity: An Epidemic and a Health Issue Kara Schoenhofer
  • 2. Definition  Obesity is defined by a person having too much body fat. This is different from being overweight which is a person weighing too much. Weight is based not only on fat, but muscle, bone density and water weight to name a few. Obesity is just based on fat and having too much of it. Obesity is often based on a BMI (Body Mass Index) measurement. If a person exceeds a measurement of 30 on the BMI chart, they are considered obese. Obesity can also lead to other health related issues such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension to name a few, and it can lower life expectancy.
  • 3. An Epidemic?  About 30% of the U.S. population  In 20 years, obesity rates have almost doubled  Can lead to other health risks  Heart disease  Diabetes  Hypertension  Many more  Soaring costs in health care due to obesity Minnesota Department of Health
  • 4. The Problem  Lack of care and preventative actions  The need-it-now attitude  Ease and convenience of unhealthy eating choices and habits  Absence of exercise and other physical activity in a daily routine
  • 5. What Happened?  Hunters and Gatherers vs. Couch Potatoes andTake Out Food  Higher Calories Less Exercise  High Price for healthy options  Artificial enhancements to food. Minnesota Department of Health
  • 6. This effects everyone?  More and more Americans, and people worldwide, are becoming obese.  Rising costs in health care and health issues are becoming more prevalent.  Anyone can become obese, though some more easily than others.
  • 7. The Solution  Prevention  Nutrition Facts  Physical Activity  BMI Charts  Once obesity has set in, it is difficult to treat effectively.
  • 8. Sources  http://www.cdc.gov/pdf/facts_about_obesity_in_the_unit ed_states.pdf  http://www.health.state.mn.us/obesity/  Allport, Susan. "The Obesity Epidemic." Gastronomics:The Journal of Food and Culture  " IdealWeight: Americans WantTo Weigh 162 Pounds, On Average, Report Finds ." HuffPost Healthy Living