Teen Obesity

By Alexis Witt

Dangers of Obesity

• Type II Diabetes• High Cholesterol • Heart Disease• Heart Attack• Some types of Cancer

Nutritional Causes

• Poor Food Choices• Larger Food Portions

– 3 times larger than 30 years ago

• Increase in Soft Drink Consumption– 58 gallons per year

Physical Causes

• Decrease in Physical Activity• Increase in Spending Time Inside

– TV– Videogames– Computers

Ways to Combat Obesity

Get Active

• Get at least 60 minutes of Physical Activity per day

• Try to get 60 minutes of vigorous activity about three times per week

• Walk instead of drive whenever possible

• Participate in Physical Ed.

Improve Nutrition

• Eat Smaller Portions• Eat Only When You’re Hungry• Eat Slower

– Mind needs time to recognize when you’re full

• Drink more Water• Eat more Fruits and Veggies• Eat/ Drink junk food in moderation

Get Friends Involved

• Start Programs with Friends• Walk around• Get together to do Activities

– Ice Skating– Bike Riding– Frisbee– Football– Baseball– Etc.