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BIGGER ISN’T BETTER BY: ASHLEY ANDERSON

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a powerpoint on the differing perspectives of the causes of obesity in the african american community

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Page 1: Anderson bigger isnt better

BIGGERISN’T

BETTER

BY: ASHLEY ANDERSON

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Issue

Obesity is a growing epidemic among African-Americans living in inner- city communities

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Controversy

What are the differing perspectives of the cause of obesity among African-Americans in inner-city communities?

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OverviewBackground

Experts ◦Causes◦Solutions

Stakeholder ◦Causes◦Solutions

Conclusion

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Background

Obesity = Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or over

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Background

In the last 20 years BMI has been the highest among African-Americans

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Background

58 % males obese

67% females obese

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Background

African- Americans are 60 % more likely to be obese than European-Americans

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Background

More likely to live in an environment that encourages obesity rather than discourage it because of lower incomes

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BackgroundDiabetesHypertensionHigh blood pressureHigh cholesterolMetabolic syndromeHeart diseaseStroke

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Expert Gregory Freund

Over nutrition/ High fat diets

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Expert Gregory Freund

Socioeconomic status

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Expert Gregory FreundEat less

Exercise more

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Expert Dr. Karen Taylor, MD

Abundant amount of fast foods with high fat content

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Expert Dr. Karen Taylor, MD

Context of neighborhood limits activity

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Expert Dr. Karen Taylor, MD

Obesity is a fad

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Expert Dr. Karen Taylor, MD

Poverty

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Expert Dr. Karen Taylor, MD

Medical problems

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Expert Dr. Karen Taylor, MDEat as healthy as possible

Access to supermarkets

Lower food prices

Increase in physical activity

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NAAO President Meme Roth

Culture

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NAAO President Meme Roth

The government is an accomplice

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NAAO President Meme Roth

Consumption of an abundant amount of food

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NAAO President Meme Roth

Eat healthier foods

Indulge on rare occasions

Free alternatives

Understand rolls of fat are not beautiful curves

Food stamps shouldn’t cover junk

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Conclusion

CultureAccess to fresh foodEconomic statusMedical reasonsLack of activityIngestion of high fat content