OBESITY• CAUSES

• COSTS

&

• CURES

CAUSES

NATURE

OR

NURTURE

NATURE vs NURTURE

IS IT IN YOUR

GENES

OR

IS IT IN YOUR

JEANS

IS IT BECAUSE OF YOUR GENES

OR

THE ENVIROMENT YOU PUT YOUR

GENES IN!

GENETIC PRE-DISPOSITIONAcademics found that people could work off around 40 per cent of the

extra weight that "fat genes" laid on them by exercising.

Although some people do have a predisposition to be overweight or even

obese, scientists at the Medical Research Council's Epidemiology Unit

in Cambridge discovered that having an active lifestyle could go a long

way to countering a person's genetic inheritance.

They concluded: "The findings challenge the popular myth that obesity is

unavoidable if it runs in the family and could guide future treatments to

combat the obesity crisis.”

Dr Ruth Loos from the MRC, who led the study, said: "Our

research proves that even those who have the highest risk

of obesity from their genes can improve their health by

taking some form of daily physical activity."

Sedentary Lifestyle

Obesity and type 2 diabetes have

reached epidemic proportions in the

United States. It is well-established that

increasing physical activity plays an

important role in reducing the risk of

obesity and diabetes.

InactivityA sedentary lifestyle is a mode of living in which a person, an adult or

child, does not engage in sufficient physical activity or exercise for what is

generally considered healthy living.

This type of living has been heavily influenced by the propagation of

passive forms of entertainment, such as television, video games, and

computer use.

Sedentary OccupationsLarge numbers of adult workers have shifted from physical labor to office

jobs, especially in technologically developed nations.

Sedentary jobs have increased 83% since 1950; Physically active jobs now make up only about 25% of our workforce.

That is 50% less than 1950.

Walking the Dog,

American Style…

Nutrition-Then & Now

THEN NOW

Roots & Fruits Chips & Dips

Greens & Beans Cakes & Shakes

Seeds & Weeds Meats & Treats

Wild game Pies & fries

“We are Overfed, and Under Nourished!”

Too Much Fat

Too Much Salt

Too Much Sugar

Too Much Fast Food

What’s Wrong With Our

Diets?

The Western Diet Is woefully deficient in plant based nutrients and

cancer fighters

Is deficient in fiber, which is found only in plants

Is deficient in phyto estrogens which block out the more toxic xenoestrogens

Is full of labor saving devices thus reducing exercise and energy expenditure

Fruits and Vegetables…

Low fruit and vegetable intake is

estimated to cause some 2.7 million

deaths each year, and was among the

top 10 risk factors contributing to

mortality

World Health Report 2003

According to a study from Washington State

University, the average American eats 275

pounds of sugar per year!!

That’s ¾ of a pound per day!!

Sugar is empty calories, increases oxidation

stress and generates free radicals

SUGAR

Your Weekly Dose of Sugar

4 Grams ofSugar =

OR

Nutrition on the Run

Real Life

“Fast Food Nation”

“In 1970, Americans spent about

$6 billion on fast food; in 2000, they

spent more than $110 billion. Americans

now spend more money on fast food than

on higher education, personal

computers, computer software, or new cars.

They spend more on fast food than on

movies, books, magazines, newspapers, vide

os, and recorded music – combined.”

Eric Schlosser “Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side

of the All-American Meal.”

“Super Size Me”by Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock

Spurlock charted his journey from

fit to flab in a documentary, which

he has taken to the Sundance Film

Festival.

"Super Size Me" explores the

obesity epidemic that plagues

America today

Despite making dozens of phone

calls, Spurlock fails to get anyone

from McDonald's to agree to an on-

camera interview.

“Super Size Me” His mission: To eat three meals a day for 30 days at

McDonald's and document the impact on his health.

Started out at a healthy 185 pounds - packed on 25 pounds.

Within a few days on his drive-through diet these symptoms

appeared

Vomiting out the window of his car

His liver became toxic,

His cholesterol shot up from a low 165 to 230,

His libido flagged and he suffered headaches and

depression.

COST TO THE U.S.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s

(CDC) estimates it to be:

$147 billion and almost $210 billion per year.

Most of this comes from the money spent to treat the

chronic illnesses that obesity causes, such as

diabetes and high cholesterol.

Age-adjusted Prevalence of Obesity and

Diagnosed Diabetes Among U.S. Adults Aged

18 Years or OlderObesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m2)

Diabetes

1994

1994

2000

2000

No Data <14.0% 14.0%–17.9% 18.0%–21.9% 22.0%–25.9%

26.0%

No Data <4.5% 4.5%–5.9% 6.0%–7.4% 7.5%–8.9% >9.0%

CDC’s Division of Diabetes Translation. National Diabetes Surveillance System available at

http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/statistics

2010

2010

Costs to BusinessesExtra weight costs us:

physically and financially.Obesity costs American companies $225.8B per year

in health-related productivity losses.

The average healthcare cost exceeds $3,000 per

person annually. An obese employee costs employers

an additional $460 to $2,500 in medical costs and

sick days per year.

Here are some Startling Statistics

Over the last 20 years, the number of overweight children has increased by more than 50%, and the number of extremely overweight children has nearly doubled.

40 million American children have abnormally high cholesterol levels.

By the age of 12, an estimated 70% of our childrenhave developed the beginning stages of hardening of the arteries.

We’re not paying enough attention to good nutrition and our children are paying the price.

HEALTH CARE COSTSDISEASES RELATED TO OBESITY

Diabetes

Many types of Cancer

Congestive Heart failure

High Cholesterol

Heart Disease

High Blood Pressure

DISEASES CONTINUEDHeart Enlargement

Stroke

Sleep Apnea

Fatty Liver Disease

Depression

Gall Bladder Disease

Osteoarthritis

PERSONAL COSTS Less time spent at play with family

Limited mobility

Shortness of breath

Tire very quickly

Uncomfortable

Health issues

Premature death

HIGH CHOLESTEROLA healthy level of HDL may also protect against heart attack

and stroke, while low levels of HDL (less than 40 mg/dL for

men and less than 50 mg/dL for women) have been shown

to increase the risk of heart disease.

If you need to increase your HDL to reach your goals, studies

show that regular physical activity can help your body

produce more HDLs.

Reducing trans fats and eating a balanced, nutritious diet is

another way to increase HDL.

DIABETES

There are roughly 25 million cases of Diabetes

in the UnitedStates.

And another 79 million Americans

are pre-diabetic.

People who are pre-diabetic have elevated blood

sugar levels that, if left unchecked, can easily

become type 2 diabetes.

OSTEOARTHRITISOsteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It causes pain, swelling and reduced motion in your

joints. It can occur in any joint, but usually it affects your hands, knees, hips or spine.

Factors that may cause osteoarthritis include:

Being overweight

Getting older

Injuring a joint

Therapies that manage osteoarthritis pain and improve function include exercise, weight control, rest, pain relief, alternative therapies and

surgery.

NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

OBESITY RELATED CANCERObesity is increasingly being recognized as a risk factor not only for

cancer development, but also for worse outcomes after cancer

treatment. Links between obesity and endometrial

cancer, postmenopausal breast cancer, and colorectal cancer are well

established, but the effects of obesity appear to extend to several other

types of cancer as well.

According to the results of a large study conducted by the American

Cancer Society, women with the highest BMIs were more likely than

women with a healthy BMI to die of cancers of the

gallbladder, pancreas, kidney, cervix, and ovary, as well as non-

Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The researchers estimated that 90,000 cancer

deaths per year could be prevented if Americans maintained a healthy

weight.

Seven Warning Signs of CancerThe American Cancer Society has identified 7 symptoms which

could be a sign of cancer

A change in bowel or bladder habits

A sore that does not heal

Unusual bleeding or discharge from any place

A lump in the breast or other parts of the body

Chronic indigestion or difficulty in swallowing

Obvious changes in a wart or mole

Persistent coughing or hoarseness

ConsequencesThe consequences and problems from our overweight

society are sobering. However, we can all make

changes. Here's the good news about physical activity

and why moving for 30 minutes a day can change

your life for the better.

Cures

Proper Nutrition

&

Exercise

WEIGHT CONTROL

ARE YOU AT A HEALTHY WEIGHT?

WHAT’S MORE IMPORTANT?

BODY WEIGHT

OR

BODY COMPOSITION

ExerciseThe findings are that Proper Nutrition along with daily

Exercise can keep us healthy, and at a healthy weight, thereby helping us to not become overweight.

What type of Exercise is most Important?

Aerobic or Anaerobic

(Cardio

or

Weight Training)

CardioCardio is any non-weight bearing exercise

that raises your heart rate.

Running, Biking, Step Classes, to name a few.

What should our heart rate be to benefit from

the Exercise?

Between 70-90% of your maximum Heart rate.

Cardio ExercisesIncrease Stamina and Endurance.

Strengthens the Heart

Improves Circulation

Increases Lung Capacity

Cardio Exercise burn Fat and Muscle for Fuel

Calories Burned-75% Fat & 25% Muscle

Calculating Your Heart Rate

To calculate it, take 220-your age.

Multiply by 70%, and then again by 90%.

Example-220-20 years old=200

200 x .70=140 Beats per Minute

200 x .90=180 Beats per Minute

Your range is between 140 -180 BPM

Weight TrainingWeight Training, or Resistance Training, is any exercise where you are using your major muscle

groups to move an object which puts stress on them.

Weights, Tubing, Straps for Core strength, Kettle Bells, Dumbbells, Exercise Machines etc…

Weight Bearing ExercisesStrengthen your Bones as well as your Muscles and

Heart, (which is a Muscle).

Improves posture, reflexes, stamina and endurance.

Weight Training burns Fat for Fuel

Calories Burned-100% Fat

What to Eat Fruits

Vegetables

Grains

Fish

Chicken

Turkey

God’s Pharmacy

The healing and nourishing properties of any

fruit or vegetable reflected in, and ultimately

revealed by, that fruit or vegetables’ outer

physical shape, form, or “signature” in

relation to the human body.

Tomatoes

Kidney BeansKidney Beans actually heal and help maintain kidney

function—and they look exactly like human kidneys:

WalnutsA Walnut looks like a little brain, a left and right

hemisphere, upper cerebrums and lower cerebellums. Even

the wrinkles or folds on the nut are just like the neo-cortex.

We now know walnuts help develop brain function:

CarrotsThe cross section of a Carrot looks like the human eye. The

pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye.

And science now shows carrots greatly enhance blood flow to

the eyes and aid in the general function of the eyes.

CeleryCelery looks just like bones. Celery specifically target bone

strength. Bones are 23 percent sodium and these foods are 23

percent sodium. If you don’t have enough sodium in your

diet, the body pulls it from the bones, thus making them weak.

Foods like celery replenish the skeletal needs of the body.

AvocadosAvocadoes target the health and function of the womb and

cervix of the female—they look just like these organs.

Avocadoes help women balance hormones, shed unwanted

birth weight, and deter cervical cancers. It takes exactly nine

months to grow an avocado from blossom to ripened fruit.

MushroomsSlice a Mushroom in half and it resembles a human ear.

Mushrooms have been found to improve hearing, as

mushrooms are one of the few foods that contain vitamin D.

This particular vitamin is important for healthy bones, even

the tiny ones in the ear that transmit sound to the brain.

GrapesOur lungs are made up of branches of ever-smaller airways

that finish up with tiny bunches of tissue called alveoli. These

structures, which resemble bunches of Grapes, allow oxygen

to pass from the lungs to the blood stream. A diet high in fresh

fruit, such as grapes, has been shown to reduce the risk of

lung cancer and emphysema.

Sweet PotatoesSweet Potatoes look like the pancreas and

actually balance the glycemic index of

diabetics.

What Not to Have Sugar Red Meat Cakes

Salt Shell Fish Chips

Pasta Fried Food Dips

Cheese Pastries Shakes

Rice Candy Pies

Milk Cookies Soda etc…

Processed VS. Natural

“Let food be thy medicine.”

Hippocrates

Hippocrates

The Father of Medicine“Natural Forces Within Us Are

The True Healers.

Let Your Food Be Your Medicine.

Let Your Medicine Be Your Food.”

Our Health is Our Wealth!

The only two things that we truly have control

over are our Thoughts and our Health.

What we think about determines what we get

in life.

If we make poor choices, we get poor results.

If we make good choices, we get good results.

It’s really that simple!

What Would You Do?If when you got your drivers license, you were given a car, but

told that this was the only car you can ever have.

How well would you take care of it?

Our Body is our vehicle in life. We only get one!

Doesn’t it make sense to take good care of it?

In ConclusionExercise every Day, and Eat Healthy!

It’s not how long you live,

It’s how you live long!

I hope this Presentation has been helpful.

Thank you for your time.

Dennis Berry-Health & Wellness Specialist

TheHealthandWellnessSpecialist.com