Body Mass Index (BMI)

Facts

• Not "one size fits all"
• Can serve as an important health indicator
• Has different charts for adults and children
• Lowering BMI lowers the risk for diabetes

Cholesterol

Facts

• Made by your body and consumed with foods
• One out of every three adults has high cholesterol
• Ingest from animal food products like meat, dairy and eggs

Blood Glucose

Facts

• Sugar molecules found within the blood stream
• Insulin guides blood sugars into bodily cells for the energy we need
• Associated with diabetes, which is among the most common chronic diseases in America

Blood Pressure

Facts

• Affected by weight, diet, exercise and genetics
• Pressure at which blood circulates through our blood vessels
• A normal blood pressure is less than 120/80
• Hypertension = High blood pressure
• 1 out of every 3 Americans suffer from hypertension

Diabetes

• 8.7% of adults in Kern County are diagnosed with Diabetes 

Obesity

• 48.3% of adults in Kern County are obese
• 30.7% of adults in Kern County are overweight