Statistics to Support the significance of

the topic
Obesity Rates and Trends
Over the past 35 years obesity rates have more than doubled from 20052006 to 2011-2012 rates. The average American is more than 24lbs heavier.
Adults: More than a third of adults were obese as of 2011 to 2012
Young adults (20-39) 30.3%
Middle-age adults (40 to 59) 39.5%
Older adults (60 and older) 35.4%

Obesity by Race

Blacks: 47.8%
Latino: 42.5%
White: 32.6%
Asian-American: 10.8%

Blacks: 47.8%
o Black Men 37.1%
o Black Women 56.6%
Latino: 42.5%
o Latino Men 40.1%
o Latino Women 77.2%
White: 32.6%
o White Men 32.4%
o White Women 32.8%

Obesity by Sex

Description of the topic and target

population
Despite years of efforts to reduce obesity in America, including a major
push by Michelle Obama, federal health officials reported that the share of
Americans who were obese had not declined in recent years, and had edged
up slightly(Tavernise 2015).
Today more than one-third of people are obese. Therefore, our population is
adult Americans.

Healthy people 2020

http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/adult/index.html

Education on Adult Obesity

A paper he helped write, published this month in Health Affairs, found that
Americans diets had improved in quality from 1999 to 2012 with a

reduction in trans fats, small increases in fiber and less soda consumption
but that most of those advances were not happening among lower-income,
less educated Americans(Tavernise 2015).

Proposed Lifestyle changes for Obese

Adults
Diet
Avoid foods that are high in fat and simple sugars -- specifically, fatty cuts of
meat, full-fat dairy, white bread and white pasta, soda, sweets and
processed snacks.
Make approximately 50 to 55 percent of your calories come from complex
carbohydrates
Vegetables
brown rice
oatmeal
sweet potatoes

Increasing your fiber intake. High-fiber foods include fresh

vegetables and fruits, as well as whole grains.
Lean proteins, such as grilled chicken, lean broiled steak and fish,
improve satiety and can help you retain lean mass as you drop
pounds. Go for about 0.55 grams per pound of your body weight per
day, as long as this keeps you within your required calorie intake for
weight loss.
Many obese people are advised to follow a juice diet or the juice fast for a
period of a week or so, so that they can shed the excess extra pounds
faster.

Exercise
Once you've lost about 10 percent of your weight with dietary
intervention, add light- to moderate-intensity exercise. In addition to
burning calories, moderate exercise decreases blood pressure,
increases your levels of good cholesterol and may delay the onset of
type 2 diabetes( Cespedes 2015).
Brisk walking
water exercise
cycling
Other low impact exercises
o Working with weights may be contraindicated.
o Talk to your doctor before strength training,

Home Work outs

Launch Pad: https://liveexercise.com/show/launchpad-stage1/
When appropriate strength training helps build muscle to assist in
weight loss.

Losing weight without diet or Exercise

11 Ways to lose weight without diet or exercise
1. Chew Thoroughly and Slow Down
2. Use Smaller Plates For Unhealthy Foods
3. Eat Plenty of Protein
4. Store Unhealthy Foods Out of Sight
5. Eat Fiber-Rich Foods
6. Drink Water Regularly
7. Serve Yourself Smaller Portions
8. Eat Without Electronic Distractions
9. Sleep Well and Avoid Stress
10.
Eliminate Sugar Drinks
11.
Serve Unhealthy Foods on Red Plate

Purpose of community resources

Community resources can be utilized to assist patients with achieve their
weight loss goals. These resources can provide guidance, motivation and
education that can be used to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Community Recourses
Medifast Weight Control Centers
o Medifast is a portion- controlled, low-calorie weight-loss program that
leads to faster weight loss than traditional diets.

o 4 convenient Arizona locations in Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale and

Scottsdale
http://www.medifastarizona.com/how-it-works/

Planet Fitness
Planet Fitness are here to provide a unique environment in
which anyone can be comfortable. A diverse, Judgement Free
Zone where a lasting, active lifestyle can be built.
http://www.planetfitness.com

Alyssa Simpson
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CLT
(480) 845-0501

Risk Factors

1. Genetics
2. Family lifestyle
3. Inactivity
4. Unhealthy diet
5. Medical problems
6. Certain medications
7. Social and economic issues
8. Age
9. Pregnancy
10.
Quitting smoking
11.
Lack of sleep

Health Complications
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Type 2 diabetes
High blood pressure
Cholesterol
Thyroid or liver problems
Coronary heart disease