OVERVIEW:
Obesity is one of the most pervasive, chronic diseases due to excess adipose tissue affecting 78.6 million adults and about 17% of the children and adolescents in America. The number of affected individuals has steadily increased since 1960. Obesity disproportionately affects individuals from certain racial/ethnic groups and the socio-economically disadvantaged. Those who are obese, compared to those with a normal or healthy weight, are at an increased risk for many serious diseases and health conditions, including hypertension, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes, stroke, some cancers, and mental illness.
WHAT DEFINES OBESITY?
The field of nutrition uses the Body Mass Index (BMI) as the indicator for diagnosing obesity. BMI measures the body fat of an individual …show more content…
Even when pregnant they should partake in regular physical activity to help control their weight, make labor more comfortable, reduce their risk of complications during pregnancy, and reduce their risk of postpartum depression.
WHAT IS BEING DONE?
The objective set forth in Healthy People 2020 is the foundation for many government initiatives. Let’s Move Initiative – Office of the First Lady
The Let’s Move Campaign has been educating parents about putting their children on a healthy path to provide a better future. It is supporting healthy choices by providing healthier foods in schools. It is also ensuring that every community has access to healthy and affordable food as well as safe neighborhoods and parks for kids to be more physically active.
Aim for a Healthy Weight – National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
The National Institutes of Health is behind this initiative and provides education and resources to adults to encourage healthy eating and to be physically active to reach and maintain a healthy weight. These changes will improve overall health and can help prevent and control many diseases.
Obesity is one of the most pervasive, chronic diseases due to excess adipose tissue affecting 78.6 million adults and about 17% of the children and adolescents in America. The number of affected individuals has steadily increased since 1960. Obesity disproportionately affects individuals from certain racial/ethnic groups and the socio-economically disadvantaged. Those who are obese, compared to those with a normal or healthy weight, are at an increased risk for many serious diseases and health conditions, including hypertension, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes, stroke, some cancers, and mental illness.
WHAT DEFINES OBESITY?
The field of nutrition uses the Body Mass Index (BMI) as the indicator for diagnosing obesity. BMI measures the body fat of an individual …show more content…
Even when pregnant they should partake in regular physical activity to help control their weight, make labor more comfortable, reduce their risk of complications during pregnancy, and reduce their risk of postpartum depression.
WHAT IS BEING DONE?
The objective set forth in Healthy People 2020 is the foundation for many government initiatives. Let’s Move Initiative – Office of the First Lady
The Let’s Move Campaign has been educating parents about putting their children on a healthy path to provide a better future. It is supporting healthy choices by providing healthier foods in schools. It is also ensuring that every community has access to healthy and affordable food as well as safe neighborhoods and parks for kids to be more physically active.
Aim for a Healthy Weight – National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
The National Institutes of Health is behind this initiative and provides education and resources to adults to encourage healthy eating and to be physically active to reach and maintain a healthy weight. These changes will improve overall health and can help prevent and control many diseases.