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An American Epidemic

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The document discusses obesity in America, defining it as a BMI of 30 or greater. It provides data showing rising obesity rates in both children and adults from 1960 to 2000. Obesity can lead to health issues like diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and stroke. Factors contributing to obesity include stress, lack of exercise, poor diet, and portion control. The document offers tips for living a healthier lifestyle such as eating breakfast, packing lunches, drinking water, snacking healthy, walking, and taking stairs. It encourages setting a specific, measurable goal and finding an accountability partner.

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An American Epidemic
An American Epidemic
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Obesity An excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body. BMI (body mass index) of 30 or GREATER "OBESITY." Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary. Merriam-Webster, Inc. 15 Nov. 2010. <Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/OBESITY>.
What is your BMI?
0.00% 5.00% 10.00% 15.00% 20.00% 25.00% 30.00% 35.00% 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 OVERWEIGHT CHILDREN OBESE ADULTS http://www.nutritioncrashcourse.com/obesity-rates.html United States Obesity Rates
http://www.planning.dot.gov/documents/health/inthealthTA.htm/ Obesity Trends
Effects of Obesity on the Body TYPE 2 DIABETES CORONARY HEART DISEASE INCREASED RISK OF CANCER AND STROKE GALLBLADDER DISEASE OSTEOARTHRITIS SLEEP APNEA AND OTHER RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS
Why the Weight? Stress Lack of exercise Lack of sleep Chemicals and Toxins Unbalanced diet Portion control
Diet Eat Drink Products put on our skin Air we breathe
What are we eating?
What we SHOULD be eating www.mypyramid.gov WATER
What is a PORTION?
Fitness The state or condition of being physically sound and healthy, especially as the result of exercise and proper nutrition. "FITNESS." The American Heritage速 Stedman's Medical Dictionary. Houghton Mifflin Company. 15 Nov. 2010. <Dictionary.com
Why dont we exercise? 1) Dont have time 2) Gym is not convenient 3) Dont know how to exercise 4) No energy to exercise 5) No one to exercise with http://www.shapefit.com/top-5-excuses-not-to-exercise.html
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Easy steps for improved health Healthy breakfast Pack a lunch Drink water Healthy snacks Walk Take stairs
Whats in it for YOU?
What do YOU want? Define a SMART goal Create an action plan Accountability partner Get moving and feed that body!
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Editor's Notes

  1. Home of the free and land of the brave has become
  2. The home of the whopper and the land of oversized portions
  3. What is BMI? Height to weight ratio
  4. 25+ = overweight 30+= obese
  5. What are we eating?
  6. Water 7-9 glasses depending on the person
  7. Workout an hour a day--- can be split up into multiple sessions
  8. Better sleep Increased performance at work or school Quality family time Find a new activity we love Clearer skin Skinny jeans
  9. Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely