Overweight and Obesity: Steps Towards Health

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Overweight and Obesity: Steps Towards Health

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Overweight and Obesity

Overweight

Knee Pain

High Blood Pressure

Pre-Diabetes

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Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.

19961991

2003

Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1991, 1996, 2003

(* BMI 30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person)

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%

The Epidemic

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Overweight and Obesity Defined

Overweight BMI = 25 -29

ObeseBMI = 30 +

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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

Facts about obesity

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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

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Know Yourself

Take Action

Make it Easier to be Healthy

Key to Having a Healthy Weight

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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?

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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 Take the stairs

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Physical Activity Increase gradually Goal: 30- 60 minutes or more of daily

moderate to vigorous activity

Healthy Eating Fruits - 2 cups per day Vegetables - 2 1/2 cups per day Whole-Grain - 3 or more 1 ounce

servings per day Low-Fat Dairy - 3 cups per day

Take Action

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Buy low fat, fresh foods

Find activities which are fun and convenient

Advocate that schools and work sites offer healthy foods

Make it Easier to Be Healthy

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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

Community health improvement activities

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