Overweight and Obesity:

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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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The Epidemic
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Overweight and Obesity Defined
Overweight BMI 25 -29
Obese BMI 30
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Facts about obesity

• 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

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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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Key to Having a Healthy Weight

• Know Yourself
• Take Action
• Make it Easier to be Healthy

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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 cant 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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Take Action

• 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

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Make it Easier to Be Healthy

• Buy low fat, fresh foods
• Find activities which are fun and convenient
• Advocate that schools and work sites offer
  healthy foods

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Kaiser Permanentes 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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Live Long and Thrive