Chapter 16

Make a list of at least 3 major diseases for which obesity, over-nutrition, and inactivity are risk factors:

Cardiovascular Disease Diabetes Some Cancers

Identify at least 3 health concerns that a sedentary lifestyle increases one's risk of developing.

Heart disease; Hypertension, elevated serum cholesterol levels Type 2 Diabetes Certain types of Cancer

Identify at least 3 public health measures aimed at reducing the incidence of obesity that have been implemented in this nation:

Nutrition labels Nutrition education spots on children's prime time tv Dietary Guidelines for Americans/ ChooseMyPlate.gov

Discuss the current dietary habits of Americans

Only 1% to 3% of Americans eat recommended number of servings from all food groups. Main vegetables include iceberg lettuce, potatoes, including chips and fries, and canned tomatoes. Increased intake of sweetened soft drinks & less milk leads to increased childhood obesity.

Discuss the health benefits of exercise:

Decreased: Obesity - Hypertension Heart disease - Total cholesterol (& LDL - the bad cholesterol) Some cancers - Health problems related to Diabetes Increased : High Density Lipoproteins (HDLs - the good cholesterol) Lifespan

Discuss the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Americans today?

Prevalence of overweight and obesity have been increasing since 1960s in males and females of all ages. Among men, 71% are overweight and 33% are obese. Among women, 61% are overweight and 35% are obese. Black women are more likely than white women to be overweight or obese. Black men and white men have the same prevalence of overweight and obesity. Higher SES is associated with lower rates of overweight and obesity, especially among women.

Make a list of lifestyle factors that contribute to overweight and obesity in this country

Sedentary lifestyle Overeating Eating too much junk food, fast food, and high fat foods

Make a list of at least 3 successful public health measures for increasing activity levels

Walking School Bus Aerobic dance programs in school Pedometers

What is body mass index?

Weight (kilograms) divided by height (meters)2

Federal guidelines recommend that Americans increase their consumption of

Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fat-free or low fat milk

Federal guidelines recommend that Americans decrease their consumption of

Meats, processed foods, and sweetened soft drinks

Name one food or drink that you think contributes the most to overweight in children in the U.S.

Sweetened soft drinks