OBESITY

HOW MANY AMERICANS SUFFER FROM OBESITY?

• Almost two thirds of Americans are overweight or obese.
• Only one third of Americans are obese.

ADULT STATISTICS

• White women 33%
• White men 32%
• Black women 56%
• Black men 37%
• Hispanic women 41%
• Hispanic men 40%

CHILDREN STATISTICS

• Hispanic females 21%
• Hispanic males 24%
• Black females 21%
• Black males 20%
• White females 16%
• White males 13%

DIET

• We can become healthier through diet by...
• Eating less calorie rich foods.
• Eating healthier foods such as fruits and vegetables.
• Using portion control.

Consequences
Obesity related diseases include heart disease, stroke, type two diabetes, and certain types of cancer.

ACTION PLAN

• In order to prevent obesity we need to stop overeating ,stop eating so much fatty foods, and start eating healthier foods and exercise more.

RESOURCES

• http://frac.org/initiatives/hunger-and-obesity/obesity-in-the-us/
• http://clinical.diabetesjournals.org/content/22/1/1.full