PUBHLTH 1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Lettuce, Bariatric Surgery
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Addressing the causes behind the causes of chronic disease. Prevalence of overweight and obesity have been increasing since the. 69% of adults in the us are overweight or obese. Black women are more likely to than white women to be overweight/obese. White men are slightly more likely than black men to be overweight/obese. Higher ses is associated with lower rates of overweight/obesity, especially among women. Prevalence of overweight among 6-19 yr olds increased from 5 to 16. 9% from the 1960s to 2011-2012. High prevalence exists among mexican american boys and african. Type 2 diabetes is being diagnosed in children. More fruits and veggies, whole grains, low-fat milk and dairy products. Less refined grains, added sugar, salt, cholesterol, saturated and trans fats. Only 1-3% of americans eat the recommended number of servings from all food groups. Fruits are the most commonly omitted item. Main veggies are iceberg lettuce, potatoes (including chips and fries), and canned tomatoes.
