Obesity

What is the Health Dimension??? Carrying extra weight can cause an individual to have a low body image and self-esteem, negatively impacting their mental health and wellbeing.

• Physical

• Social

• Sprirtual

• Mental

How many adults are obese in Australia???

Obesity in Australia is ...

Socio-economic Risk Factor

• No Gyms

• Parents buying unhealthy food options

• Lack of education on Health

• Being stressed because of Exams

What does OPAL stand for???

What Governments fund OPAL

• The South Australian Government

• The Federal Australian Government, The Government of South Australia, and 12 Councils representing Local Governments in South Australia.

• The Federal Australian Government, The Government of South Australia, and 19 Councils representing Local Governments in South Australia.

• Local Governments

Obesity can lead to what dieases???

Is OPAL completely respectful???

• No

• Yes

A direct cost of Obesity, for an individual???

• The cost of transport, to get to a dietitian

• Being judged for their weight

• The money spent on weight loss surgery

• The cost of health promotion campaigns