FIGHTING TEEN OBESITY

BY: TAYLOR FLATAU

What is Obesity?

• When the weight is atleast 10% higher than what is recommended for a specific body type.

• An excessive amount of body fat

What does it cause?

• Type 2 diabetes• High Cholestoral• Heart Disease• Some Cancers• High blood pressure• Asthma• Death

What causes it?

• Poor nutrition• Low level of physical

activity• Depression

What are some signs?

• Less energy• Obsessed with eating• Sleeps too much or not

enough• Reluctant to go to

school• Sad, lonely or angry

Nutrition

• Foods like french fries, pizza and pasta should be limited.

• Eat fruits, vegetables and grains

• Important vitamens and minerals

• Drink a lot of water

Fitness

• Exercise at minimum 3 times per week

• An easy way to lose weight is just by walking

• Have a more active life style

• Join a fitness class

Ways to treat/prevent obesity

• Eat slowly• Control Portions• Eat meals with the family

instead of in front of the tv• Limit snacking• Don’t use food as a

reward• Exercise with friends to

make it fun

In conclusion…

• FIGHT/PREVENT TEEN OBESITY!!!