1. By Stephen Drew

2.  Institutions involving obesity prevention
 Methods of prevention
 What to eat
 Exercise
 Inner-drive
 Knowledge

3.  Electronically  Physical
 MayoClinic.com  The gym
 CDC.gov  Park and Recreation Center
 Ajcn.org (Pool, Track, Basketball
courts, Tennis, exc..)
 YMCA
 JCC
 Self
 Push-ups and Sit-ups
before bed
 Workout DVD’s

4.  Knowledge about prevention
 The internet knows all
 Exercising is essential
 A good diet is even more important
 One will come after knowledge is applied

5.  You have to want it!  Always believe in
 It may not be easy to yourself!
stay healthy, but it will  Start one day and don’t
be worth it stop
 Don’t give up!  Think hard before you
 Get a partner that eat that junk food!
wants the same as you  Keep a journal to
record your progress
 Don’t listen to anyone
else and do you!!!!!!

6.  Fruits  Greens(AKA Salad)
o Anti-Oxidants o 150 calories per
o Low in calories and fat o High in fiber
o Simple sugars, fiber, and vitamins, o Lose weight and be
satisfied
o and micro-nutrients
o Good fats -> Help fight
 Carbs against cancer
o Good Carbs
• Whole vegetables, whole
fruits, beans, legumes, nuts,
seeds, whole grains
o Bad Carbs
• Baked goods, white bread,
pastas, snack foods, candies,
non-diet soft drinks

7. Exercise
 Take a jog
 Jump rope
 Swim
 Lift weights
 Personal Swim
Trainer
 Play a sport
each Jogging
day=Physica
lly Push-
active=Good Gym
ups and
TIme
Sit-ups

8.  Look on websites to learn about prevention
 Knowledge is essential for hundreds of
instances in life; not only obesity prevention
 Ambition for lots of knowledge will bring
success
Categories of Weight BMI
Normal 18.5-24.9
Overweight 25-29.9
Obese 30-34.9
Severely Obese 35-39.9
Morbidly Obese 40+

9.  Obesity prevention takes perseverance and
daily effort
 Its up to each individual to do it for
themselves
 Eat healthy, exercise, obtain knowledge,
never give up!!!

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http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/diabetes-statistics/.
 Center for Disease Control and Prevention. (May 26, 2011). Halting the Epidemic by Making Health Easier At A
Glance 2011. Retrieved February 12, 2012 from
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 Denise, Reynolds, Examiner.com. (September 3, 2009). Extreme Obesity Reduces Lifespan. Retrieved
February 12, 2012 from http://www.examiner.com/obesity-in-charlotte/extreme-obesity- reduces-
lifespan.
 DPNAO State Program Highlights Farm-To-Where-You-Are Programs. Retrieved February 12, 2012 from
http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/downloads/FarmToWhereYouAre.pdf.
 DPNAO State Program Highlights Urban Design and Transportation Policies and Practices. Retrieved February
12, 2012 from http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/downloads/UrbanDesignPolicies.pdf.
 Dr.Oz Obesity Prevention (Letterman) [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY5rEUYHc_g]. (n.d.). Retrieved
from Youtube database.
 Elaine, Magee, WebMD. (2012). 4 Healthy Reasons To Eat a Salad Today. Retrieved February 12, 2012 from
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/4-healthy-reasons-eat-salad-today.
 Mary Story, Marguerite Evans, Richard R Fabsitz, Theresa E Clay, Bonnie Holy Rock & Brenda Broussard.
(1999). The epidemic of obesity in American Indian communities and the need for childhood obesity-
prevention programs. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 69, No. 4, 747S-754S. Retrieved February 12,
2012 from http://www.ajcn.org/content/69/4/747S.full.
 Mayo Clinic Staff, Mayo Clinic. (August 2, 2011). Prevention. Retrieved February 12, 2012 from
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/obesity/DS00314/DSECTION=prevention.
 National Complete Streets Coalition. (2011). Policy Elements. Retrieved February 12, 2012 from
http://www.completestreets.org/changing-policy/policy-elements/.
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 2004-2005. Good Carbs: The 'secret' to long-term health & weight loss.... Retrieved February 12, 2012 from
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