We know what obesity can do to our bodies..but what is interesting is that obesity is preventable.  In the last slide, the information that obesity is caused by eating more than our bodies need…so if we eat the right amount of food…we will be healthier and have much less chance of being obese…seems to simple doesn’t it?  The challenge is, when we have so many choices and eat the Western diet, we have a strong tendency to eat more than we need. 

Exercise: Is there anyone in your family that has health problems with obesity or being overweight?  When did they start being overweight? Are they healthy?  Do you have anyone in your family with diseases related to obesity? 

What are your favorite foods?  Are they processed and have lots of sugar and fat?  Many people will say they like desserts, candy or soda pop…all can cause someone to gain weight. 

Reference: World Health Organization.(2008). Obesity and overweight. Fact sheet #311. Retrieved from http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs311/en