A small presentation on Obesity

1. OBESITY
Consequences and Counteraction
Prepared For:
Mr. Syed Munir Khasru
Professor
Institute of Business Administration
University of Dhaka
Prepared By:
Group-9
Mahbub Rahman Nafee (Roll: ZR-05)
Md. Farhanuzzaman (Roll: ZR-13)
S.M. Samau Nus Shafa (Roll: ZR-25)
Rehnuma Sabrin Arpy (Roll: RH-49)
Zuhaier Zahin Anwar (Roll: ZR-56)

2. Who are considered to be Obese?
Effects of Obesity:
Counteraction

3. Use the Body Mass Index (BMI)
function
It uses a combination of one’s
weight and height
BMI of 25-30: Overweight,
BMI > 30 : Obese
2 Billion (about 30%) of the world’s population are now overweight and obese
Who are obese?
The highest rates being around the Middle East, North Africa and the U.S.

4. Obesity can lead to a plethora of diseases and physical stress
Physical Implications

5. Debilitates Reproductive and Respiratory functions
Complex changes in Hormones and Metabolism
Reduces Quality and Length of life
Raises Healthcare and other costs
Mechanical stress of simply moving around
Other health costs

6. Maybe seen as a Social Outcast
Indecent Name Calling

7. Social Handicap

8. Culture has an Undeniable Bias against obese people

9. Discrimination

10. Food Addiction or Overeating
Cognitive Aging
Stress and Anxiety
Loss of Energy and Joy for Life
Mental Hazards

11. Obesity and Depression Links:
Obesity causes Depression
Obesity leads to:
• Poor self Image
• Low Self-Esteem
• Ostracism
• Discrimination
Depression causes Obesity
Depression leading to poor food choices, overeating and less exercise
Obesity
Depression
The Vicious Cycle

12. Upward Trend in the Obese Population

13. Losing as little as 5 to 10 percent of body weight
offers meaningful health benefits
 Regular Physical Activity
 Participating in Extra-curricular activities
 Doing less Sedentary work
 Shifting to a Better Diet
Prevention is better: Starting from an Early age
Bring about Cultural change
Recognize the Obese as Individuals

14. Try to promote healthy and physical activities rather
than discriminating
Change behavior and habits bit by bit
Consult a Doctor

18. Thank You!
Questions?