PSYCH 250 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Methylphenidate, Cardiovascular Disease, Hypertension
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Adults: overweight = bmi 25 - 29. 9; obese = bmi > 30. Children: bmi > 85th age-sex specific percentile compared to the norms from the first measure conducted = overweight; bmi > 95th percentile = obese. Obesity has increased rapidly among children, youth and adults in the us. 69% of us adults are either overweight or obese. Around 40% of us children/teens are overweight; 17% are obese. Since 1980, number of overweight children has doubled; number of overweight teens has tripled. Increases found in all regions of the country, urban/rural, both sexes, all ethnic groups, rich and poor. Higher among latino and african american families and low ses. Proliferation of fast food restaurants - easy/cheap. Portion sizes have doubled from 20 years ago. Portion sizes in paris are 25% less than those in philly. Percentage of students participating in daily pe program in us. Food industry spends + billion a year.
