2. OVERVIEW
1. WHAT IS OBESITY?
2.OBESITY OF AMERICA CHART
3.STATISTICS OF OBESITY IN U.S
4. WHY IS THE SOUTH SO OBESE?
5.SOUTHERN OBESITY STATICS
6. HEALTH RELATED ISSUES
7.OBESITY PREVENTION
8. PROBLEMS BEHIND OBESITY VIDEO
9. WORK CITED
3. Mississippi, Alabama
and Tennessee lead
the nation in obesity.
More than 30 percent
of adults in each of
the states are obese
About one-third of U.S.
adults (33.8%) are
obese.
Not only is America
among the fattest
countries, but Southern
America is in the most
trouble.
6. WHY IS
THE
SOUTH SO
HEAVY?
• High temperatures
and muggy
climates
discourage
exercise
• Fresh foods are
harder to find in
rural regions
• Lower poverty rate
makes processed
and fried foods
easier
7. HEALTH ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH
OBESITY
Cancer and Stroke
Dyslipidemia
Osteoarthritis
Type 2 diabetes
High Blood Pressure and heart disease
Liver and Gallbladder disease
Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
8. OBESITY PREVENTION
Preventions in
school The Centers for Disease Control
National American Heart Association and the
organizations American Diabetes Association
Food The Federal Drug Administration has
Labeling mandated detailed food labels
Community We Can! -- Ways to Enhance Children's
Groups Activity & Nutrition.
-Many programs have been incorporated into schools to help children eat more healthily, exercise regularly and understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle.-ADA American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association have launched campaigns to promote healthy lifestyles among kids and adults.-The American Heart Association posts tips and guidelines for healthier living on its website. The organization also runs a program called Start!, which helps people lose weight and live healthy lifestyles.-Labels list the daily value rates of the nutrients in the foods, which is an explanation of the amount of nutrients in a food based on public health experts' recommended daily intake of that nutrient.-The We Can! program offers activities and tips that help families increase their physical activity, eat healthfully and reduce inactivity.
