Physical Fitness

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Check your BMI (Body Mass Index).  BMI is a way to calculate your weight category.  By keying in your weight and height you will get a reliable indicator of your body habitus; if you are fit, overweight or obese.  Knowing your BMI can help determine if you may be at risk for health issues related to being overweight.

Childhood Obesity - Get the Facts!

BMI Calculator for adults over 20            BMI Calculator for Children 2-19

Obesity affects all parts of your well being. Obesity among children age 2-19 has been on the rise for the past 25 years.

Among children age 2-5; the prevalence of obesity has jumped from 5% up to 12.4% Among children and tweens age 6-11 we have seen obesity rise from 6.5% to 17%. But by far the largest jump in obesity prevalence is occurring in our young adults where the obesity prevalence has surged from 5% to 17.6%.( Above statistics are from the CDC web site.

 Do you know that being overweight or obese can affect all parts of your body?  

• It can hurt your joints.  Ouch!  Your knees, hips, ankles and feet all take a beating when you have extra pounds pushing down on them.
• It can lead to a condition called Diabetes.  Diabetes is a very serious disease and can lead to health problems that affect your eyes, heart, feet and kidneys.  In most cases you must take medication for the rest of your life.   
• Being overweight or obese hurts your heart.  The heart is a muscle and must work a lot harder to pump blood throughout your body.
• Being overweight or obese can cause you to feel depressed, sad about yourself or in general a low self esteem.  

These are just a few of the ways that being overweight or obese can affect your body.