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Obesity In America

Obesity In America. Staying in shape for a healthier future. MedGeeks. The reason for choosing obesity. As defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Indicators Warehouse (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2010) :

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Obesity In America

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  1. Obesity In America Staying in shape for a healthier future MedGeeks

  2. The reason for choosing obesity • As defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Indicators Warehouse (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2010): • Overweight is any adult with a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25 and 29.9 (CDC, 2010). • Obese adults have a BMI of over 30 (National Health Indicators Warehouse, 2010). • In Oregon it is estimated that 23% of adults were obese in 2009 (CDC, 2010). • In Klamath County it is estimated that 24.7% of adults were obese in 2008 (CDC, 2010). 2008 Age-Adjusted Estimates of the Percentage of Adults Who Are Obese in Oregon by County (CDC, 2010).

  3. What contributes to obesity? According to Edelman and Mandel the following factors contribute to obesity (2010. p.297): • Sedentary Lifestyle • Genetics • Age • Decreased Physical Activity • Poor Nutrition

  4. Complications of obesity • Obesity increases an individuals risk of developing other chronic health conditions such as (The Mayo Clinic, 2010):

  5. Exercise Benefit • Regular physical exercise is effective in promoting and maintaining health and preventing disease. The following are among the benefits of regular physical activity (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2000): • Decease BMI • Increased muscle strength • Increased endurance • Increased flexibility • Management of weight • Prevention of colon cancer, stroke, and back injury • Prevention and management of coronary heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, and depression

  6. Android Application Program • Why is this unique program? • Individual goal oriented program • Allows users a visual representation of how they are doing with their goals. • Encourages the user to maintain a healthy active lifestyle

  7. Individual Goal Oriented Program • Create you own plan • Create you own schedule • Create your own goal • Maintain your Goals • Individual Goal focused • Will fit everyone’s life style

  8. Reasons for this application • Physical trainers and gym memberships are expensive. • Sticking to a workout plan is difficult when you have no motivators. • Having a way to monitor yourself cheaply and effectively will help keep you on task.

  9. Next Version • Facebook postings • Twitter capable • Website • Nutrition guide • Calculations for complex body fat monitoring • GPS sync for measuring running distanced

  10. References Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2011). County level estimates of obesity- state maps. Retrieved March 29, 2009, from http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/DDT_STRS2 /CountyPrevalenceData.aspx?mode=OBS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2011). Defining overweight and obesity. Retrieved April 2, 2011, from http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/defining.html Edelman, C., & Mandle, C. (2010). Health promotions throughout the lifespan (7th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier. National Health Indicators Warehouse. (2010). Obesity Retrieved from http://www.healthindicators.gov/Indicators/Obesity_15/Profile The Mayo Clinic. (2010). Obesity- complications. Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/obesity/DS00314/DSECTION=complications

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