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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

TREATING OBESITY

BY: MARCEL BELLAMY
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Millions of americans make resolutions to change something in their lives. Many list the same resolution year after year and that is to do something about their weight.

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For slightly overweight people, the primary motivation for losing weight is their appearance.

Getting rid of a few extra pounds is likely to earn compliments from others and increases a persons self assurance and confidence.

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HOW DOES SOMEONE KNOW THEIR OBESE?

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Weight and height are used to calculate a number called the "body mass index" (BMI). ...
A BMI of 25 to 29.9 is considered overweight.
A BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese.