CDC: 1 in 3 adults is obese

[Misfit]

CDC: 1 in 3 adults is obese | Fox News

One in every three adults and one in every six children in the United States is obese, according to the latest figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

These statistics, based on data from the 2009-2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination, show little change compared to 12 years ago, although there have been increases in certain demographics, researchers said.

“There was an increase in males overall, especially adult males,” Dr. Cynthia Ogden, an epidemiologist and branch chief at the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics, told FoxNews.com. Ogden led the study along with Dr. Katherine Flegal, senior research scientist, and other colleagues at the CDC in Hyattsville, Md.

“It’s important to track obesity, because we know that it’s related to certain types of cancer, type 2 diabetes and heart disease,” Ogden said. “It really is linked to many chronic health conditions in adults.”

Monitoring children is also important because “obese children often track to be obese adults,” she added.

According to the survey, the average body mass index (BMI) for men and women in the U.S. is 28.7. A BMI of 25 or greater is considered overweight, while a BMI of 30 or greater is considered obese.

The prevalence of people classified as overweight or obese is 68.8 percent of the population overall – 73.9 percent of men are overweight or obese, while 63.7 percent of women are. The prevalence of obesity in children is approximately 17 percent.

“The good news is the prevalence hasn’t gone up – but it also hasn’t gone down,” Ogden said. “And the prevalence of obesity in men has caught up to women. Obesity used to be more prevalent among women [12 years ago].”

The study will be published in the Journal of American Medical Association. It was released online in advance due to its “public health importance,” the researchers said.

 

[my-thyme]

And I just took two dozen cupcakes out of the oven

 

[vraiblonde]

I do not believe that statistic.

 

[Cheeky1]

They arrived at those conclusions based solely upon those who decided to participate in the survey.

In my office, 30ish people....only 4 are overweight and one of those is obese. The conclusion is already false based upon one real life situation.

Also, I don't perceive unsightliness to mean overweight, but I am sure there are those among us that do.

 

[libertytyranny]

I believe it :shrug:

We have lost perception of what is actually a normal weight because we are surrounded by fattys. Now, I do have problems with the BMI scale because it doesn't take into account anything other than height and weight..some VERY fit people could technically be "overweight" because they are muscular and large. But I don't see anyone be able to register as "obese" on the scale unless they are. That's why there is a range. I look and feel best when I am ont he upper end of "normal" for my height. I am built in such a way that precludes me from ever being super skinny. A better indicator would maybe be body fat percentage..actual weight can be tied to several things.

Either way, just looking around our area it is very obvious that we have a weight problem in the country. If you look at someone who is very fit, it is glaringly obvious that the people around them aren't. We have renamed sizes, re-done seats in restaurants and airplanes, and launched stores devoted to overweight people. This is all indicative of a fairly serious problem. And I have seen the damage excess weight can do to a person..it can literally kill them.

 

[royhobie]

I do not believe that statistic.

I've been to most of our schools in St. Mary's County. By observation, I would say 1 out of 3 kids have some type of obesity. And 1 out of 7 appeared to be severe. As for the adults, I don't know. Ironically, Dr. Martirano wrote an article in last Friday's Enterprise that the County School system complies with the Federal and State standards on nutrition. What he didn't say is that the President's Counsel on Physical Fitness lead by President Obama's wife is spearheading the change in the nutrition standards since it is the belief of the White House that the standards are low. Based on what the lunch menu provided, "and then what kids actually eat", I would agree. Plus, at any given High School, soda and snack machines are readily available.

If the Board of Education really did have a concern for obesity in children, then he probably should remove these snack macihines. And as mentioned in the post, it's not just children. Young adults are especially hard hit. I saw a young women (adult) at Linda's cafe the other day. She wasn't pregnant which was my first though. She was just plain fat. Not to pick on women though. Men have no escape from obesity either. Maybe the "Jackie Russell" Three Notch Trail will do us all good. As for the obesity in schools I mentioned, I have asked Dr. Martirano for years to have more healthier food in our schools. I honestly believe he is making an attempt. And for that, I have to give him credit. However, new standards will be pushed on the States by the Federal Government in the near future. Where our schools will be in the new standards, will probably be some where in the middle.

 

[vraiblonde]

We have lost perception of what is actually a normal weight because we are surrounded by fattys.

And I think just the opposite - our pop culture has inundated us with emaciated women, so we've lost perception of what is actually a normal body. Throughout history, what we consider plumpness was desirable - you look at art and none of the female subjects were slender. Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, Rita Hayworth - they would all be considered "fat" by today's standards. The slim Kate Hepburn, on the other hand, was not considered pinup material. She was considered boyish.

But this latest CDC pronouncement is just another example of government overstepping its bounds. Fat people already know they're fat, and they either try to lose weight or it doesn't bother them. And if it doesn't bother them, it shouldn't bother the government.

 

[libertytyranny]

I've been to most of our schools in St. Mary's County. By observation, I would say 1 out of 3 kids have some type of obesity. And 1 out of 7 appeared to be severe. As for the adults, I don't know. Ironically, Dr. Martirano wrote an article in last Friday's Enterprise that the County School system complies with the Federal and State standards on nutrition. What he didn't say is that the President's Counsel on Physical Fitness lead by President Obama's wife is spearheading the change in the nutrition standards since it is the belief of the White House that the standards are low. Based on what the lunch menu provided, "and then what kids actually eat", I would agree. Plus, at any given High School, soda and snack machines are readily available.

If the Board of Education really did have a concern for obesity in children, then he probably should remove these snack macihines. And as mentioned in the post, it's not just children. Young adults are especially hard hit. I saw a young women (adult) at Linda's cafe the other day. She wasn't pregnant which was my first though. She was just plain fat. Not to pick on women though. Men have no escape from obesity either. Maybe the "Jackie Russell" Three Notch Trail will do us all good. As for the obesity in schools I mentioned, I have asked Dr. Martirano for years to have more healthier food in our schools. I honestly believe he is making an attempt. And for that, I have to give him credit. However, new standards will be pushed on the States by the Federal Government in the near future. Where our schools will be in the new standards, will probably be some where in the middle.

School lunch DOES NOT make children fat. Their parents do. End of story. Snack machines and soda machines do not make kids fat, their parents do. They have already shown in several states that removing machines froms chools DO NOT I repeat agains DO NOT affect the amount of those foods that children take in. Not a bit. They just continue to eat junk at home which is what got them fat in the first place. You can make them eat celery sticks and lemon water for lunch everyday and the same kids will be fat..because they go home and sit on their ass in front of the tv/video game and eat fast food and junk. The one meal a day is not affecting them a bit.

Until we stop dicking around about making school lunches adhere to this standard or that standard or more whole grain or blah blah blah and realize that parenting and ignorance that makes kids fat..nothing is going to happen. Not a damn thing.

 

[libertytyranny]

And I think just the opposite - our pop culture has inundated us with emaciated women, so we've lost perception of what is actually a normal body. Throughout history, what we consider plumpness was desirable - you look at art and none of the female subjects were slender. Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, Rita Hayworth - they would all be considered "fat" by today's standards. The slim Kate Hepburn, on the other hand, was not considered pinup material. She was considered boyish.

But this latest CDC pronouncement is just another example of government overstepping its bounds. Fat people already know they're fat, and they either try to lose weight or it doesn't bother them. And if it doesn't bother them, it shouldn't bother the government.

I don't think they would be considered fat..everyone makes a big deal about marilyn monroe being a size 14 or something..but in todays sizes it would be much smaller and at nearly 5'6 that's actually a very fit body. ( I used to have MM's exact measurements..but a certain baby decided to blow that out of the water and I wore a 5/7/8 depending on the brand, which shows how much they vary)

regardless..when we have places having to refit their seating and equipment there is def a problem..at hospitals we are seeing people who have reached such weights that were NEVER heard of, even in recent history. When I was a cna, most of my patients used a Large BP cuff..rather than the "regular" one that used to be the staple..now I realize in a hospital you are more likely to have overweight people, but for sure there's a problem.


Of course, I don't think the governement should have to do anything about it, mind you. fattys will be fattys. its up to them to make the change and be healthier..but if we start having to pay for their healthcare....

 

[warneckutz]

I believe it :shrug:

 

[vraiblonde]

I don't think they would be considered fat..

Sure they would. They look fat in their movies, compared with today's female stars. Look at the one poster of Rita Hayworth and tell me she doesn't have some thunder thighs going on. In MM's swimsuit photos, she's quite fat by today's standards. Hell, she has a stomach roll.

 

[BadGirl]

Sure they would. They look fat in their movies, compared with today's female stars. Look at the one poster of Rita Hayworth and tell me she doesn't have some thunder thighs going on. In MM's swimsuit photos, she's quite fat by today's standards. Hell, she has a stomach roll.

Somach rolls are the new six pack.

I'm working on two six packs right now. :twinkie:

 

[Misfit]

I used to have MM's exact measurements..

So you could be Southern Maryland Monroe? I found you an MPD!

 

[pixiegirl]

And I think just the opposite - our pop culture has inundated us with emaciated women, so we've lost perception of what is actually a normal body. Throughout history, what we consider plumpness was desirable - you look at art and none of the female subjects were slender. Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, Rita Hayworth - they would all be considered "fat" by today's standards. The slim Kate Hepburn, on the other hand, was not considered pinup material. She was considered boyish.

But this latest CDC pronouncement is just another example of government overstepping its bounds. Fat people already know they're fat, and they either try to lose weight or it doesn't bother them. And if it doesn't bother them, it shouldn't bother the government.

Jayne Mansfield had big boobs but was fairly lean otherwise.

I consider half the women in my office to be overweight (at least 15-20lbs), one bordering on obese.

You're correct though, they try to change or they don't. I don't agree that it doesn't bother them if they don't try to lose the weight. I work with a girl who daily harps about how fat she is though she'll be the first one in line downstairs for chicken fried steak. Kids, I feel for. I grew up eating total crap all the time it was purely good genetics somewhere down the line that kept me slim. Kids don't have a choice in what kind of food is in the house.

 

[SoMD_Fun_Guy]

Jayne Mansfield had big boobs but was fairly lean otherwise.

I consider half the women in my office to be overweight (at least 15-20lbs), one bordering on obese.

You're correct though, they try to change or they don't. I don't agree that it doesn't bother them if they don't try to lose the weight. I work with a girl who daily harps about how fat she is though she'll be the first one in line downstairs for chicken fried steak. Kids, I feel for. I grew up eating total crap all the time it was purely good genetics somewhere down the line that kept me slim. Kids don't have a choice in what kind of food is in the house.

I agree, some people are lucky to have good genes and maintain a high metabolism. I suppose others are unlucky to have bad genes. But many just have a lazy lifestyle and bring it on to themselves.

Ok, it's lunch time - I need to go pig out on some food.

 

[vraiblonde]

Kids, I feel for.

How many of the kids in your sons' classes would you consider obese - one third of them?

That's a real question because I wouldn't consider any of these squabs I see on the playground and running around the neighborhood even overweight, let alone obese.

 

[libertytyranny]

How many of the kids in your sons' classes would you consider obese - one third of them?

That's a real question because I wouldn't consider any of these squabs I see on the playground and running around the neighborhood even overweight, let alone obese.

that depends on the neighborhood, for sure.

Lower income children are much more likely to be obese. But they are starving and need more food stamps and extra meals at school

 

[Misfit]

So you could be Southern Maryland Monroe? I found you an MPD!

No one appreciates me.

 

[pixiegirl]

How many of the kids in your sons' classes would you consider obese - one third of them?

That's a real question because I wouldn't consider any of these squabs I see on the playground and running around the neighborhood even overweight, let alone obese.

The article says one in six kids... I'd definitely say from what I've seen there are definitely a couple fat kids in both of their classes.

 

[Bann]

And I think just the opposite - our pop culture has inundated us with emaciated women, so we've lost perception of what is actually a normal body. Throughout history, what we consider plumpness was desirable - you look at art and none of the female subjects were slender. Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, Rita Hayworth - they would all be considered "fat" by today's standards. The slim Kate Hepburn, on the other hand, was not considered pinup material. She was considered boyish.

But this latest CDC pronouncement is just another example of government overstepping its bounds. Fat people already know they're fat, and they either try to lose weight or it doesn't bother them. And if it doesn't bother them, it shouldn't bother the government.