Nature vs Nurture
What is the percent of obesity when both parents are overweight?
80%
How many deaths are associated with obesity annually
2.8 million
what group has the lowest percentage of obesity?
Non-Hispanic Asians
What income class is most susceptible to obesity?
Low income
What respiratory disorder is associated with obesity?
Sleep apnea
What Demographic of children have the highest obesity rate
Hispanic children at 26.2%
How many genes have been identified and associated with obesity?
Over 250
What is the Number of children who are at risk for obesity?
8.6 million
Among US girls, what group has the highest percentage of obesity?
Black girls at 30.8%
What is the percent risk of obesity when one parent is overweight?
50%
What % of the US Population are Obese?
24%
What percent of US children and adolescents states are affected by obesity
17%
What thyroid hormones play a role in obesity
T3 and T4
What class diabetes has the highest potential to shorten the lifespan and by how many years
type III, and up to 14 years
What group of women have the highest obesity rate?
Non-Hispanic black women