Overview
- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 64% of US adults over 20 years old are overweight or obese
- This number has been increasing rapidly for the past 20 years and is still on the rise
- Obesity is associated with many health risks such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and high cholesterol
- Americans today are leading more sedentary lifestyles and eating foods that are higher in fat, sodium , and sugar
Prevalence
The moving map below shows the growth of the obesity epidemic from 1985
Associated Health Risks
Below is a chart of the health risks that are associated with obesity
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Click on the links in the table to see the different parts of my project:
Interested in learning more? Please visit the folowing links:
American Obesity Association -this is the official obesity website
American Dietetic Association -this is a great site to find tips on nutrition and physical activity
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -this site will give you stats on obesity as well as many other health related topics
My Home Page -this is where you can go if you like to learn more about me and to see my resume
See my powerpoint presentation on Obesity
*Created and copyright by Amy J. Starinski. Last updated 22 November 2004