The Heaviest Years of Our Lives

Eddie PearsonKatie MunchelRob Glycenfer

So, What’s The Issue?Why are Americans steadily decreasing their activity levels as their lives progress?

More than 60% of Americans do not have a stable exercise regiment.

Over 72 million Americans are classified as obese.◦ Almost every person desires to shed those extra pounds.

Correlation found between the first major transitional phase of an American’s life (the acclimation to the college lifestyle) and the decrease in exercise levels.

As a whole, first year college students participate in significantly less exercise than they did only one year prior.

Let’s Get The Skinny…

Data provided from the National Health Interview Survey

Levels of Physical Inactivity.

Reasons:◦Academia◦Transitional period◦Job demands◦Relationships◦Children◦Lack of self control

So, Why Does This Happen?

The Fifteen.The Journal of American College Health reports, 70% of students gained a significant amount of weight between the start of freshman year to the conclusion of sophomore year.

The Freshmen 15… What is it?oThe Pounds?

oSo, do freshmen really gain 15 pounds?

Obese defined:◦ Considered to be 20% over suggested weight.

Obesity defined:◦ National Institute of Health suggests obesity is the

possession of a Body Mass Index of 30 or above. BMI of 30 = About 30 pounds over weight.

Costs of Obesity:◦ Over $100 billion dollars◦ 300,000 premature deaths

The Facts Continue…

14 % of all deaths in the United States were attributed to activity patterns and diet.

Study linked sedentary lifestyles to 23% of deaths from major chronic diseases.

27% of the adult population are obese. Increased risk of:

◦ Type 2 Diabetes◦ Stroke◦ Heart Problems◦ Cancers

Bad Exercise Habits? What Do They Bring About?

Kinesiologist Steven Bray at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada 127 student population observed and surveyed

◦ Studies found…

Susan Deusinger - a PhD in Physical Therapy at the School of Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis, MO 764 student population measured

Height Weight Exercise and Eating Habits

◦ Studies found…

How Did They Get This Information?

Top Five Reasons To Exercise While In

College…

Exercise can reduce stress Colleges offer great facilities. Duh! Exercise is great for your health!

Exercise makes you look great! College is the best time to develop great exercise habits!

In a video from TMI Weekly, these five tips were suggested:◦Just Say No To Cafeterias.◦Cut The Beer Gut.◦Stick To A Schedule.◦Count Your Calories.◦Eat Breakfast In The Morning.

Okay, So What Can You Do?

Med Terms. TIME HealthDiscovery TMI Weekly Video. Med News. Sanford Medicine Top 5 Reasons Why To Exercise U.S. Department of Health and Human Servic

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