This document discusses the causes, costs, and cures of obesity. It explores the nature vs nurture debate around obesity and examines genetic and environmental factors. It outlines the health impacts of a sedentary lifestyle and poor nutrition, including increased risks of diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and more. The document estimates the economic costs of obesity to the healthcare system and businesses. Finally, it advocates for proper nutrition, exercise, and maintaining a healthy weight as ways to prevent and treat obesity-related illnesses.

1. OBESITY
• CAUSES
• COSTS
&
• CURES

2. CAUSES
NATURE
OR
NURTURE

3. NATURE vs NURTURE

4. IS IT IN YOUR
GENES
OR
IS IT IN YOUR
JEANS

5. IS IT BECAUSE OF YOUR GENES
OR
THE ENVIROMENT YOU PUT YOUR
GENES IN!

6. GENETIC PRE-DISPOSITION
Academics found that people could work off around 40 per cent of the
extra weight that "fat genes" laid on them by exercising.
Although some people do have a predisposition to be overweight or even
obese, scientists at the Medical Research Council's Epidemiology Unit
in Cambridge discovered that having an active lifestyle could go a long
way to countering a person's genetic inheritance.
They concluded: "The findings challenge the popular myth that obesity is
unavoidable if it runs in the family and could guide future treatments to
combat the obesity crisis.”
Dr Ruth Loos from the MRC, who led the study, said: "Our
research proves that even those who have the highest risk
of obesity from their genes can improve their health by
taking some form of daily physical activity."

7. Sedentary Lifestyle
Obesity and type 2 diabetes have
reached epidemic proportions in the
United States. It is well-established that
increasing physical activity plays an
important role in reducing the risk of
obesity and diabetes.

8. Inactivity
A sedentary lifestyle is a mode of living in which a person, an adult or
child, does not engage in sufficient physical activity or exercise for what is
generally considered healthy living.
This type of living has been heavily influenced by the propagation of
passive forms of entertainment, such as television, video games, and
computer use.

9. Sedentary Occupations
Large numbers of adult workers have shifted from physical labor to office
jobs, especially in technologically developed nations.
Sedentary jobs have increased 83% since 1950; Physically
active jobs now make up only about 25% of our workforce.
That is 50% less than 1950.

10. Walking the Dog,
American Style…

11. Nutrition-Then & Now
THEN NOW
 Roots & Fruits Chips & Dips
 Greens & Beans Cakes & Shakes
 Seeds & Weeds Meats & Treats
 Wild game Pies & fries
“We are Overfed, and Under Nourished!”

12. What’s Wrong With Our
Diets?
Too Much Fat
Too Much Salt
Too Much Sugar
Too Much Fast Food

13. The Western Diet
 Is woefully deficient in plant based nutrients and
cancer fighters
 Is deficient in fiber, which is found only in plants
 Is deficient in phyto estrogens which block out the
more toxic xenoestrogens
 Is full of labor saving devices thus reducing
exercise and energy expenditure

14. Fruits and Vegetables…
Low fruit and vegetable intake is
estimated to cause some 2.7 million
deaths each year, and was among the
top 10 risk factors contributing to
mortality
World Health Report 2003

15. SUGAR
 According to a study from Washington State
University, the average American eats 275
pounds of sugar per year!!
 That’s ¾ of a pound per day!!
 Sugar is empty calories, increases oxidation
stress and generates free radicals

16. Your Weekly Dose of Sugar

17. 4 Grams of
Sugar =
OR

21. Nutrition on the Run

22. Real Life

23. “Fast Food Nation”
“In 1970, Americans spent about
$6 billion on fast food; in 2000, they
spent more than $110 billion. Americans
now spend more money on fast food than
on higher education, personal
computers, computer software, or new cars.
They spend more on fast food than on
movies, books, magazines, newspapers, vide
os, and recorded music – combined.”
Eric Schlosser “Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side
of the All-American Meal.”

24. “Super Size Me”
by Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock
Spurlock charted his journey from
fit to flab in a documentary, which
he has taken to the Sundance Film
Festival.
"Super Size Me" explores the
obesity epidemic that plagues
America today
Despite making dozens of phone
calls, Spurlock fails to get anyone
from McDonald's to agree to an on-
camera interview.

25. “Super Size Me”
 His mission: To eat three meals a day for 30 days at
McDonald's and document the impact on his health.
 Started out at a healthy 185 pounds - packed on 25 pounds.
 Within a few days on his drive-through diet these symptoms
appeared
 Vomiting out the window of his car
 His liver became toxic,
 His cholesterol shot up from a low 165 to 230,
 His libido flagged and he suffered headaches and
depression.

26. COST TO THE U.S.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s
(CDC) estimates it to be:
$147 billion and almost $210 billion per year.
Most of this comes from the money spent to treat the
chronic illnesses that obesity causes, such as
diabetes and high cholesterol.

27. Age-adjusted Prevalence of Obesity and
Diagnosed Diabetes Among U.S. Adults Aged
Obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m ) 2
1994
18 Years or Older
2000 2010
No Data <14.0% 14.0%–17.9% 18.0%–21.9% 22.0%–25.9%
26.0%
Diabetes
1994 2000 2010
No Data <4.5% 4.5%–5.9% 6.0%–7.4% 7.5%–8.9% >9.0%
CDC’s Division of Diabetes Translation. National Diabetes Surveillance System available at
http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/statistics

28. Costs to Businesses
Extra weight costs us:
physically and financially.
Obesity costs American companies $225.8B per year
in health-related productivity losses.
The average healthcare cost exceeds $3,000 per
person annually. An obese employee costs employers
an additional $460 to $2,500 in medical costs and
sick days per year.

29. Here are some Startling Statistics
 Over the last 20 years, the number of overweight
children has increased by more than 50%, and the
number of extremely overweight children has
nearly doubled.
 40 million American children have abnormally
high cholesterol levels.
 By the age of 12, an estimated 70% of our children
have developed the beginning stages of hardening
of the arteries.
 We’re not paying enough attention to good
nutrition and our children are paying the price.

30. HEALTH CARE COSTS
DISEASES RELATED TO OBESITY
 Diabetes
 Many types of Cancer
 Congestive Heart failure
 High Cholesterol
 Heart Disease
 High Blood Pressure

31. DISEASES CONTINUED
Heart Enlargement
Stroke
Sleep Apnea
Fatty Liver Disease
Depression
Gall Bladder Disease
Osteoarthritis

32. PERSONAL COSTS
 Less time spent at play with family
 Limited mobility
 Shortness of breath
 Tire very quickly
 Uncomfortable
 Health issues
 Premature death

33. HIGH CHOLESTEROL
A healthy level of HDL may also protect against heart attack
and stroke, while low levels of HDL (less than 40 mg/dL for
men and less than 50 mg/dL for women) have been shown
to increase the risk of heart disease.
If you need to increase your HDL to reach your goals, studies
show that regular physical activity can help your body
produce more HDLs.
Reducing trans fats and eating a balanced, nutritious diet is
another way to increase HDL.

34. DIABETES
There are roughly 25 million cases of Diabetes
in the UnitedStates.
And another 79 million Americans
are pre-diabetic.
People who are pre-diabetic have elevated blood
sugar levels that, if left unchecked, can easily
become type 2 diabetes.

35. OSTEOARTHRITIS
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It causes pain, swelling and reduced motion in your
joints. It can occur in any joint, but usually it affects your hands, knees, hips or spine.
Factors that may cause osteoarthritis include:
 Being overweight
 Getting older
 Injuring a joint
Therapies that manage osteoarthritis pain and improve function include
exercise, weight control, rest, pain relief, alternative therapies and
surgery.
NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin
Diseases

36. OBESITY RELATED CANCER
Obesity is increasingly being recognized as a risk factor not only for
cancer development, but also for worse outcomes after cancer
treatment. Links between obesity and endometrial
cancer, postmenopausal breast cancer, and colorectal cancer are well
established, but the effects of obesity appear to extend to several other
types of cancer as well.
According to the results of a large study conducted by the American
Cancer Society, women with the highest BMIs were more likely than
women with a healthy BMI to die of cancers of the
gallbladder, pancreas, kidney, cervix, and ovary, as well as non-
Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The researchers estimated that 90,000 cancer
deaths per year could be prevented if Americans maintained a healthy
weight.

37. Seven Warning Signs of Cancer
The American Cancer Society has identified 7 symptoms which
could be a sign of cancer
 A change in bowel or bladder habits
 A sore that does not heal
 Unusual bleeding or discharge from any place
 A lump in the breast or other parts of the body
 Chronic indigestion or difficulty in swallowing
 Obvious changes in a wart or mole
 Persistent coughing or hoarseness

38. Consequences
The consequences and problems from our overweight
society are sobering. However, we can all make
changes. Here's the good news about physical activity
and why moving for 30 minutes a day can change
your life for the better.

39. Cures
Proper Nutrition
&
Exercise

40. WEIGHT CONTROL
ARE YOU AT A HEALTHY WEIGHT?
WHAT’S MORE IMPORTANT?
BODY WEIGHT
OR
BODY COMPOSITION

41. Exercise
The findings are that Proper Nutrition along with daily
Exercise can keep us healthy, and at a healthy
weight, thereby helping us to not become overweight.
What type of Exercise is most Important?
Aerobic or Anaerobic
(Cardio
or
Weight Training)

42. Cardio
Cardio is any non-weight bearing exercise
that raises your heart rate.
Running, Biking, Step Classes, to name a few.
What should our heart rate be to benefit from
the Exercise?
Between 70-90% of your maximum Heart rate.

43. Cardio Exercises
Increase Stamina and Endurance.
Strengthens the Heart
Improves Circulation
Increases Lung Capacity
Cardio Exercise burn Fat and Muscle for Fuel
Calories Burned-75% Fat & 25% Muscle

44. Calculating Your Heart Rate
To calculate it, take 220-your age.
Multiply by 70%, and then again by 90%.
Example-220-20 years old=200
200 x .70=140 Beats per Minute
200 x .90=180 Beats per Minute
Your range is between 140 -180 BPM

45. Weight Training
Weight Training, or Resistance Training, is any
exercise where you are using your major muscle
groups to move an object which puts stress on them.
Weights, Tubing, Straps for Core strength, Kettle Bells,
Dumbbells, Exercise Machines etc…

46. Weight Bearing Exercises
Strengthen your Bones as well as your Muscles and
Heart, (which is a Muscle).
Improves posture, reflexes, stamina and endurance.
Weight Training burns Fat for Fuel
Calories Burned-100% Fat

47. What to Eat
 Fruits
 Vegetables
 Grains
 Fish
 Chicken
 Turkey

48. God’s Pharmacy
The healing and nourishing properties of any
fruit or vegetable reflected in, and ultimately
revealed by, that fruit or vegetables’ outer
physical shape, form, or “signature” in
relation to the human body.

49. Tomatoes

50. Kidney Beans
Kidney Beans actually heal and help maintain kidney
function—and they look exactly like human kidneys:

51. Walnuts
A Walnut looks like a little brain, a left and right
hemisphere, upper cerebrums and lower cerebellums. Even
the wrinkles or folds on the nut are just like the neo-cortex.
We now know walnuts help develop brain function:

52. Carrots
The cross section of a Carrot looks like the human eye. The
pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye.
And science now shows carrots greatly enhance blood flow to
the eyes and aid in the general function of the eyes.

53. Celery
Celery looks just like bones. Celery specifically target bone
strength. Bones are 23 percent sodium and these foods are 23
percent sodium. If you don’t have enough sodium in your
diet, the body pulls it from the bones, thus making them weak.
Foods like celery replenish the skeletal needs of the body.

54. Avocados
Avocadoes target the health and function of the womb and
cervix of the female—they look just like these organs.
Avocadoes help women balance hormones, shed unwanted
birth weight, and deter cervical cancers. It takes exactly nine
months to grow an avocado from blossom to ripened fruit.

55. Mushrooms
Slice a Mushroom in half and it resembles a human ear.
Mushrooms have been found to improve hearing, as
mushrooms are one of the few foods that contain vitamin D.
This particular vitamin is important for healthy bones, even
the tiny ones in the ear that transmit sound to the brain.

56. Grapes
Our lungs are made up of branches of ever-smaller airways
that finish up with tiny bunches of tissue called alveoli. These
structures, which resemble bunches of Grapes, allow oxygen
to pass from the lungs to the blood stream. A diet high in fresh
fruit, such as grapes, has been shown to reduce the risk of
lung cancer and emphysema.

57. Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes look like the pancreas and
actually balance the glycemic index of
diabetics.

58. What Not to Have
 Sugar Red Meat Cakes
 Salt Shell Fish Chips
 Pasta Fried Food Dips
 Cheese Pastries Shakes
 Rice Candy Pies
 Milk Cookies Soda etc…

59. Processed VS. Natural

61. “Let food be thy medicine.”
Hippocrates

62. Hippocrates
The Father of Medicine
“Natural Forces Within Us Are
The True Healers.
Let Your Food Be Your Medicine.
Let Your Medicine Be Your Food.”

63. Our Health is Our Wealth!
The only two things that we truly have control
over are our Thoughts and our Health.
What we think about determines what we get
in life.
If we make poor choices, we get poor results.
If we make good choices, we get good results.
It’s really that simple!

64. What Would You Do?
If when you got your drivers license, you were given a car, but
told that this was the only car you can ever have.
How well would you take care of it?
Our Body is our vehicle in life. We only get one!
Doesn’t it make sense to take good care of it?

65. In Conclusion
Exercise every Day, and Eat Healthy!
It’s not how long you live,
It’s how you live long!
I hope this Presentation has been helpful.
Thank you for your time.
Dennis Berry-Health & Wellness Specialist
TheHealthandWellnessSpecialist.com