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This is my powerpoint presentation for my computer class. We had to choose a topic pertaining to health. i hope you like it.Please do not steal!
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Shanna Miller
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Definition Of Obesity Having an excessive amount of body fat
Having a BMI of 30 or higher
BMI Weight Status
Below 18.5 Underweight
18.5 – 24.9 Normal
25.0 – 29.9 Overweight
30.0 and higher Obese
Body Mass Index (BMI) Chart
Symptoms Of Obesity Difficulty sleeping
Snoring
Sleep apnea
Pain in your back or joints
Excessive sweating
Always feeling hot
Rashes or infection in folds of your skin
Shortness of breath
Daytime sleepiness or fatigue
Depression
Causes Inactivity
Unhealthy diet and eating habits
Pregnancy
Lack of sleep
Certain medications
IE: antidepressants, anti-seizure, diabetes, and antipsychotic medications
Steroids and beta blockers
Causes Continued… Medical problems
IE: Prader-Willi syndrome, Cushing’s syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome , and other diseases and conditions
Risk FactorsFactors that may increase your risk of obesity include:
Genetics
Family history
Age
Quitting smoking
Social and economic issues
If you have any of these risk factors, it does not mean you will become obese.
Complications Of ObesityPotentially serious health problems may develop, including:
Blood (fat) lipid abnormalities
Cancers, including uterine, cervical, ovarian, breast, colon, rectal, and prostate
Depression
Gallbladder disease
Gynecological problems
Infertility and irregular periods
Heart disease
High blood pressure
Complications Continued… Metabolic syndrome
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Osteoarthritis
Skin problems
Intertrigo and impaired wound healing
Sleep apnea
Stroke
Type 2 diabetes
Quality Of LifeIssues that affect your quality of life include:
Depression
Disability
Physical discomfort
Sexual problems
Shame
Social isolation
When To See The Doctor If you have any symptoms associated with obesity
like the examples in the slideshow, see your doctor or health care provider.
Questions you may want to ask your doctor:
What can I do to help myself?
Is weight-loss surgery an option for me?
What other health problems might I have?
Do you recommend dieting? What diets work the best?
What You Might Expect From Your Doctor Your doctor may ask you questions about your
eating, activity, mood and thoughts, and any symptoms you may have. Such as:
What do you eat in a typical day? How big are your portions?
What is your typical day like? Are you active?
How is your mood affected by your weight?
What have you tried so far to lose weight?
What are your weight-loss goals?
Are you ready to make changes in your lifestyle?
Tests And Diagnosis Your doctor will probably suggest having some
tests done which may include: Taking your health history
Assessing other health problems
Calculating your BMI
Measuring your waist circumference
A general physical exam
Laboratory tests Complete blood count (CBC), cholesterol, liver function,
fasting glucose, thyroid, and others depending on your health situation
Treatments And Drugs You may need the help of health professionals to
help you along the way such as:
Nutritionist, dietitian, therapist, or an obesity specialist
Treatment methods include:
Dietary changes
Exercise and activity
Behavior change
Prescription weight-loss medications
Weight-loss surgery
Treatment And Drugs Continued… Dietary Changes
Reducing your calorie intake
Typical amount is 1,000 to 1,600 calories
Feeling full on less
Adopting a healthy eating plan
Following a very low calorie liquid diet if medically recommended
Meal replacements
Don’t buy into the quick fixes
Treatments And Drugs Continued… Increased Activity
Exercise
Increase your daily activity
Park further away from store entrances, rev up your household chores, garden, get up and move periodically, and/or wear a pedometer
Behavior changes
Counseling
Support groups
Treatments And Drugs Continued… Prescription weight-loss medication
These are designed to work with diet, exercise, and behavior changes, not instead of them.
Your doctor may recommend a weight-loss medication if:
Other methods of weight-loss haven’t worked for you
If your BMI is greater then 27 and you also have complications of obesity such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea.
Olistat (xenical) is a type weight-loss medication used
Weight-loss Surgery Options
Treatments And Drugs Continued… Weight-loss surgery
Gastric bypass surgery
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB)
Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB)
Biliopancreatic Diversion With Duodenal Switch
Complications Of Weight-loss Surgery Serious health problems that are related to the surgery
and reduced food intake are: Pneumonia Blood clots Infection Gallstones Hernia Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Nutritional deficiencies
Coping And Support Journal
Connect- Don’t become isolated
Join- Join support groups with others facing similar challenges
Focus- Stay focused on your goals
Relax- Don’t get stressed
Prevention Exercise regularly
Eat healthy meals and snacks
Know and avoid the food traps that cause you to eat
Monitor your weight regularly
Be consistent
Support Groups Online Support
www.obesityhelp.com
www.dailystrength.org
America On The Move
Address: 150 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02111
Fax: 617-636-2714
www.americaonthemove.org
Support Groups Continued… KidShape (for children and families)Address: 8733 Beverly Blvd,Suite 400,Los Angeles, CA 90048Phone: (888) 600-6444www.kidshape.com Overeaters Anonymous (OA)Address: P.O. Box 44020,Rio Rancho, NM 87174-4020Phone: (505) 891-2664 Fax: (505) 891-4320www.oa.org
References Mayo Clinic Staff. (© 1998-2011). Obesity. Retrieved March
30, 2011, from Mayo Clinic: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/obesity/DS00314
Mayo Clinic obesity article sited these sources:
Defining overweight and obesity. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/defining.htm. Accessed Jan. 26, 2009.
Ogden CL, et al. Obesity among adults in the United States -No statistically significant change since 2003-2004. NCHS data brief no 1. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2007.
References Continued… Still CD, et al. Obesity. In: Rakel & Bope: Conn's Current
Therapy. 60th ed. Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier; 2008. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/117958748-3/0/1621/295.html#4-u1.0-B978-1. Accessed Feb. 20, 2009.
Bray GA. Etiology and natural history of obesity. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed Jan. 26, 2009.
Kushner RF. Obesity management. Gastroenterology Clinics of North America. 2007;36:191.
Duval K, et al. Health-related quality of life in morbid obesity. Obesity Surgery. 2006;16:574.
Hainer V, et al. Treatment modalities of obesity: What fits whom? Diabetes Care. 2008;31(suppl 2):S269.
References Continued… Understanding adult obesity. National Institute of Diabetes
and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. http://www.win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/understanding.htm. Accessed Jan. 26, 2009.
Bessesen DH. Update on obesity. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2008;93:2027.
Bray GA. Overview of therapy for obesity in adults. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed Jan. 26, 2009.
Svetkey LP, et al. Comparison of strategies for sustaining weight loss: The Weight Loss Maintenance Randomized Controlled Trial. JAMA. 2008;299:1139.
References Continued… The practical guide: Identification, evaluation, and
treatment of overweight and obesity in adults. National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/prctgd_c.pdf. Accessed Feb. 25, 2009.
Donnelly JE, et al. American College of Sports Medicine position stand: Appropriate physical activity intervention strategies for weight loss and prevention of weight regain for adults. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2009;41:459.
References Continued… Sacks F, et al. Comparison of weight-loss diets with different
compositions of fat, protein, and carbohydrates. New England Journal of Medicine. 2009;360:859.
Mun EC, et al. Surgical management of obesity. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed Feb. 26, 2009.
Hensrud DD (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. April 2, 2009.
Anderson CA (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. March 3, 2009.
Meridia (sibutramine): Market withdrawal due to risk of serious cardiovascular events. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm228830.htm. Accessed Oct. 8, 2010.
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