Obesity

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Obesity

• Tiera Williams

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So What Is It??

• A person that generally is considered 20 over
  weight according to their size or body mass index

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How does it happen?

• Based on genetic and behavioral factors
• Extreme food intake
• Limited exercise
• Stress
• Unusual Sleeping Patterns
• Eating disorders
• Hidden illnesses

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Who does this affect??

• EVERYONE!
• Children
• Adults
• Senior Citizens

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Disorders associated with obesity

• High blood pressure
• Heart problems
• Diabetes
• Respiratory problems
• High Cholesterol
• Psychological problems
• Sleep apnea
• Urinary problems
• Cellulite

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Interesting facts

• More than 72 million Americans are obese and
  suffer from health complications.
• 32 States in the US have obesity rates of more
  than 25.
• 117 billion is the estimated cost of obesity in
  the US.

• More than a third of young people do not engage
  in regular physical activity
• 61 of overweight 5- to -10 year olds already
  have at least one risk factor to heart disease,
  and 26 have two or more risk factors

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How to treat obesity

• Exercise
• Energy limited diets
• New medication
• Liposuction
• Gastric bypass surgery

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Video

• http//www.youtube.com/watch?vwqpNMVewqZkfeature
  related

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Works Cited

• www.cdc.gov/pdf/facts_about_obesity_in_the_united_
  states.pdf
• www.wordiq.com/definition/Obesity