2. Statistics
• Global Epidemic
• 58 % obese by 2030
• 1/3 rd already obese
• 22 million under 18 yrs obese or over
weight
• 22% Boys obese in 2002( 2 to 15 yrs)
• 28% Girls obese in 2002 (2 to 15 yrs)
3. BMI calculation
• For Adults Formula: weight (kg) /
[height (m)]2
• For children Formula: weight (lb) /
[height (in)]2 x 703
4. Interpretation
Adults
• Below 18.5 Underweight
• 18.5 – 24.9 Normal
• 25.0 – 29.9 Overweight
• 30.0 and Above Obese
Children
5. Reasons for obesity
• Energy imbalance
• Dependence on machines
• Urbanization
• Positive incentive value
• Super size syndrome
• Cafeteria Diet effect
• Snacking
6. Factors that influence
obesity
• Parental diet pattern
• Elevated socioeconomic pattern
• Less opportunity to exercise
• Marketing strategies
• Media
7. Health Hazards due to
Obesity
• Hypertension
• Dyslipidemia (for example, high LDL cholesterol, low HDL
cholesterol, or high levels of triglycerides)
• Type 2 diabetes
• Coronary heart disease
• Stroke
• Gallbladder disease
• Osteoarthritis
• Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
• Some cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)
8. Management of obesity
• Walking / Gardening
• Public transport
• Cycling / Stair climbing
• Yogasanas for at least 15 minutes
• Parental influence
• Cutback of TV, video etc
