DIET 3150 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Sarcopenia, Bariatrics, Skeletal Muscle
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21 and huskyct readings for 9/28: obesity and overweight in the u. s: a health crisis. 68% adults overweight, 35% of those obese. Obesity increases health risks for 20 chronic diseases. Decreased qol (quality of life) and depression are often associated with obesity. 20% national health care costs go to obesity or obesity related conditions. Example: er patients complaining of chest pains (41% higher cost if severely obese, 22% if overweight) Example: direct healthcare costs for morbidly obese adults is 81% higher than a healthy weight adult. 25-30% of employers" yearly medical costs are spent on employees with obesity-related health conditions, costs go to: All of the above situations are due to obesity-related conditions. All u. s. states were below 20% obesity in 1991 (average of 10-15%) In 2015, every u. s. state is greater than 25% (average of 30-35%) Mid-west and southern states have highest obesity rates. 78 million people in the u. s. are diagnosed with obesity (33. 9%)
