Unit 10A Flashcards
How many years do non smokers live longer
10 years
The number of deaths from physical inactivity is ______ to the number from smoking
Equal
“Sitting is the new”
Smoking
How many 2-9 year olds are obese
It is higher in what socio economic group
17 %
Lower socio economic group
Obesity is highest among
Middle adults
In 2013, what was the percentage of obesity in:
No states
18 states
2 states
20 %
30-35 %
35 %
Over 1/3 of adults are obese in the US
True
In the next two decades, obesity will increase
33%
130% in severe obesity
What is the rate of diabetes in the US
Who is it highest in
10% of americans
Elderly - 26%
In 2008, what was the estimated cost of obesity
147 billion
How much money was Risa Lavizzo Mourey CEO offering to reverse the obesity epidemic
500,000,000
How do we go about changing behaviour
By changing society
Where is the US ranked globally for obesity
9th
Who is the most obese industralised country
US = 33%
Who is the second most obese industralised country
New Zealand = 26.5%
What did the WHO say about obesity
Increasing at alarming rate
Resulting in disability and disease
Causes stress on health care systems
How much more likely are babies to be overweight compared to 2 years ago
59%
No age group has been spared in US newborns
True
What is a determinant of a babys weight
Maternal BMI
What will be the major health policy issue this century
Physical activity
Obesity is multifaceted
True
What did Dr. John Snow realise
Cholera epidemic in London 1850
What small things are causing us to get fat
Remote controls
Escalators
Etc
What have we essientially done to take physical activity out of our lives
Virtually engineered
What is the energy balance equation
Energy in = Energy out = fat maintenance
What are solutions to obesity
- Think small and long term = smaller caloric change
- Think light to moderate intensity
- Start early
The introduction of video games and computers has decreased TV time
False
What may be the most effective way to reduce obesity
Why
Reduce TV time
Inactive
We eat while we watch
We see adverts about eating
What is the Corporate Approach
Sprint - Overland Park, KS
Slow elevators
Buildings are 1/2 mile apart
No cars on campus
Wide windowed staircases
How many people in Union pacific are overweight
54%
What did JAMA say about intensity and duration
Intensity and duration of exercise did not differ in fat reduction
Moderate duration and intensity were as productive as high duration and high intensity
What is the biggest concern with obesity
Obesity is the most common health problem in children
What is unique about childhood
Lifetime physical activity patterns are developed
If you are obese as a child, you are most like to be what
Obese as an adult
Risa Lavizzo Mourey CEO goals were (5)
Provide only health food at schools
Increase availability of health food in communities
Increase frequency, intensity and duration of physical activity at school
Improve access to safe play places
Limit screen time
How many states are showing progress in decline in obesity
18
What makes us healthy (4)
Access to care - 10%
Genetics - 20%
Environment - 20%
Healthy behaviours - 50%
What is the National Goal for obesity
Reverse childhood obesity by 2015
What are the different key policy recommendations (8)
Promote increased good nutrition
Improve nurtritional quality of foods in schools
Increase quality of PE and activities in school
Increase access to safe places
Improve access to affordable nutritious food
Reduce screen time
Encourage employers to have workplace wellness plans
Remove advertisment for junk food
How else can we help kids to stop obesity
Protect after school programs
Maximise time outside
Be active with kids
Increase recess
Support community programs
Make physical activity a priority
