The Impact of Obesity In England - 2013

The Impact Of Obesity In England - 2013 ululwlwlwhmlululululmlululululululm For adults, overweight and obesity ranges are determined by using weight and height to calculate a number called the "body mass index" (BMI). BMI is used because, for most people, it correlates with their amount of body fat. -An adult who has a BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight. -An adult who has a BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese. Height Weight Range BMI Considered 124lbs or less below 18.5 Underweight 125lbs to 168lbs 18.5 to 24.9 Healthy Weight 5'9" 169lbs to 202lbs 25 to 29.9 Overweight 203lbs or more 30 or higher Obese 30.3% of children were overweight or obese 26.1% of all adults (16 yrs+) were obese .- -. 16% 62,8% of adults were overweight or obese of all children (2-15yrs) were obese An obese man, compared with a healthy weight man, is: An obese woman, compared with a healthy weight woman, is: 15 15 13 3 12 - 12 2.5 3. 6. 0. times more likely to develop - Type 2 Diabetes times more likely to develop - Colon Cancer times more likely to develop - High Blood Pressure times more likely to have - Heart Attack The number of people with diabetes has tripled since 1985 In 2010, weight problems cost the wider economy in the region of £16 billion per year. This could rise to £50 billion per year by 2050 if left unchecked. sources: EASYFIT http://www.dh.gov.uk/health/2012/04/obesityfacts/ PERSONAL TRAINNG http://www.noo.org.uk/NOO_about_obesity/adult_obesity/Health_risks http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/adult/defining.html achieve your potential