Overweight and Obesity Steps Towards Health 1 Overweight
Overweight and Obesity: Steps Towards Health 1
Overweight and Obesity § Overweight § Knee Pain § High Blood Pressure § Pre-Diabetes 2
The Epidemic 3
Overweight and Obesity Defined Overweight BMI = 25 -29 Obese BMI = 30 + 4
Facts about obesity § Over 60% of U. S. adults are overweight or obese § The average American gains 1. 5 -2 pounds/year from 20 -40 years old § Increased weight (BMI level) is directly linked with health risks 5
What are the causes of obesity? § Genes and Culture § Personal Health Choices § Increased Calories Eaten § Decreased Physical Activity § Community and Environment § Easy Access to High Calorie Foods § Decreased Access to Physical Activity 6
Key to Having a Healthy Weight § Know Yourself § Take Action § Make it Easier to be Healthy 7
Know Yourself § What are the situations where I tend to eat or drink more than I should? § What gets in the way with being active or exercising? § How do I keep track of my eating, activity and weight? § How do I handle stress? 8
Take Action § Set reasonable goals (10% weight loss over 6 months) § If you can’t lose weight, try not to gain weight § Little things make a difference! § Eat breakfast every day § Eat smaller portions 9 § Take the stairs
Take Action § Physical Activity § Increase gradually § Goal: 30 - 60 minutes or more of daily moderate to vigorous activity § Healthy Eating 10 § Fruits - 2 cups per day § Vegetables - 2 1/2 cups per day § Whole-Grain - 3 or more 1 ounce servings per day
Make it Easier to Be Healthy § Buy low fat, fresh foods § Find activities which are fun and convenient § Advocate that schools and work sites offer healthy foods 11
Kaiser Permanente’s Approach to Obesity § BMI screening and counseling § Information and personalized online programs on Physician Home Pages (www. kp. org/mydoctor) § Pedometers, weight management classes, Weight Watcher discounts 12 § Community health improvement activities
Live Long and Thrive 13
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