...WHAT DETERMINES OBESITY IN TODAY’S SOCIETY ITT Technical Institute 200 Ballardvale Street, Suite 200 Wilmington, MA 01887 978-658-2636 What Determines Obesity in Today’s Society The Abstract Why is there such an issue with obesity in the United States? To determine this there have been many studies in which I will present three if the studies I found in this report, along with my own observation and mailing surveys. Some of the major findings that I noticed that came up over and over are that the serving sizes in most restaurants are too big, TV ads that show fatty foods to influence people to want to try them, and why is fast food being served at schools? The Introduction “What Determines Obesity in Today’s Society?” In this research paper there are findings from three different studies on obesity and how it can affect a person’s health and well-being. Some of the questions that have been asked are “why are serving sizes so big?” ”Why are there so many TV ads showing fatty foods?” “Why is fast food being served in schools?” The importance of this study is to make people more aware of what they are eating and help them make better life choices. Literature Review From the three different studies on obesity and how it can affect a person’s health and well-being. In the first study “Why we’re so Fat” it states things like our serving sizes are too big, and there are many TV ads showing fatty foods. The second study “Obesity in the United States: Public...
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...Obesity in America Columbia Southern University Obesity in America Even with an abundance of evidence of the benefits of sustaining a healthy weight and a physically active lifestyle, we continue to eat greater portion sizes than we need and remain less physically active than we should be. Many Americans are fatter than medical science recommends, and weights are still growing. While many other countries have experienced significant increases in obesity, no other developed country is quite as overweight as the United States. Obesity is referred to a person who is overweight; medically based on the ranges of weight that is higher than what is typically considered for their appropriate height to be healthy. Many healthcare...
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...BSE631 TermPaper Vidur Kumar (Y8560) Obesity and cancer – linked to what level? Abstract – Obesity today is a major health issue in populations across the globe. The lifestyle changes occurring in the 21st century have resulted in ‘abundance’ of all things – including that of visceral fat in all age‐groups across the globe. There are many health‐conditions already linked with obesity – such as diabetes, high‐blood‐pressure, congestive heart‐failure, reproductive complications, etc – but, could being obese make one susceptible to cancer? Or possibly make for a worse cancer prognosis? These issues are addressed in this report, with references to many studies performed at the population level, and at the molecular level – attempting to link cancer progression (prostrate cancer), severity and occurrence, with symptoms of obesity – such as visceral fat, adipokine levels, etc. Focusing primarily on the adipokine levels in obese (cancer/non‐cancer) patients, in vitro tumour culture studies and data from prostrate/breast cancer patients – this report aims to hint at a possible mechanism which underlies cancer progression on the basis of the data from above studies and explain how obesity as a condition, fits in the mechanism of tumor progression. Introduction to obesity – The first aspect regarding obesity is the quantification of the physical condition called ‘obese’. For the purpose of this report (and for most of the studies referred to) – computer tomography generated measurements in the order ...
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...Author: Makeisha Lee, Black Health Consultant Title: Obesity, Lifestyles and African-Americans – What are the Correlations? Publication / Internet Site: http://www.imdiversity.com/villages/african/family_lifestyle_traditions/bpr_obesity1127.asp Date: N/A Issue: IMDiversity Body: Makeisha Lee, Black health consultant in this article speaks to us as African-Americans about having the right balance of foods in our lives. The article goes on to explain that eating is one life’s greatest pleasures. We human beings enjoy the smell of good food, the taste of good food, the texture, as well as how it makes us feel when it goes down, so food can be very pleasurable but it can also be very dangerous if not kept in its proper balance. As Ms. Lee said earlier we can enjoy food but the primary job for food is to nourish our bodies. The nutrients that we get from the foods help our bodies to sustain life, health as well as strength. When we don’t have the right balance of foods that are bodies, ( mind-body and emotion) gets all a lot of whack. If you don’t have the right balance of food and have adequate exercise you end up with, “Obesity”. A definition for obesity is the intake of food overpowering the needed exercise in order to keep the weight down. Obesity is more common in African Americans than any other ethnic group. Let’s take a closer look to see why this is. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) of vital health statistics, 16.1% of African-American...
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...energy and to stay active. When you eat healthy, you stay healthy and active and running. People need to eat fruits and vegetables and a good source of protein to stay going right. Fast food is not good food,for people to eat everyday. Most of the fast foods that people eat each day isn't the real type of food. Fast food restaurants usually don't use real food ingredients, they usually use other ingredients such as milk, breading, flour, etc. There should be fast food regulations to reduce BMI/obesity,reduce ads to kids,and remove unhealthy ingredients. We need to reduce BMI/obesity by eating less unhealthy thing like fast food and junk. Grover says " they found that the annual fast food transactions increased". This means that the numbers of fast food increased because people are eating more than they need. Grover states that:" They found that the average number of annual transactions increased." This means that the amount of fast foods increased. We need to reduce BMI/obesity by eating less junk food....
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...to obesity be considered an eating disorder? Introduction The twenty-first century has seen many changes in body image from previous decades, ranging from all different body shapes and sizes. As the media is glorifying slenderness and a thin physique the rates of obesity all over the world are still increasing at an exceptional level. Obesity can be simply defined as having too much excess body fat that is considered healthy for a person’s height. Obesity after several decades of controversy has been finally recognised as a disease by the obesity Society in 2008. Just like all other diseases obesity can have very serious consequences on a person’s health. There are a lot of factors that come into context to determine if someone is obese or not. Currently the most convenient way to diagnose obesity is by examining a person’s BMI (Body mass Index). If an adult’s BMI results come back with a figure ranging between 25-30 they are likely considered to be overweight thus any score over 30 is on the scale of obesity. Obesity rates will continue to soar if people don’t take immediate action. Obesity is not always the result of excessive over eating or an extreme lack of exercise and physical activity, but it also is the result of biological and behavioural factors. (A)What are the causes of obesity? The cause of obesity is not always clear. Individual differences will play a huge role in determining what the cause of obesity is. The most known believed cause of obesity is over...
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...AD228 4B Topic: CHILDHOOD OBESITY Central Idea: I. Causes of Childhood Obesity II. Effects of Childhood Obesity III. Prevention of Childhood Obesity Submitted to: Pn. Mastura Misdan Submission Date: 6th November 2015 Color Coding ARTICLE 1 GENERAL INTERNET JOURNAL ARTICLE 2 GENERAL INTERNET ARTICLE ARTICLE 3 GENERAL INTERNET ARTICLE ARTICLE 4 GENERAL INTERNET ARTICLE Bibliography Internet Sources Journal Mahshid Dehghan, Noori Akhtar-Danesh, and Anwar T Merchant, P. R. (2005). Childhood obesity, prevalence, and prevention. Nutrition Journal 4:24 Article Childhood Obesity Causes & Consequences. (2015, June 19). Retrieved November 5, 2015, from http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood/causes.html Childhood Obesity Facts. (2015, August 27). Retrieved November 5, 2015, from http://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/obesity/facts.htm Obese Youth over Time. (2015, September 27). Retrieved November 5, 2015, from http://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/obesity/obesity-youth.htm Obese Youth Over Time. (2015, September 22). Retrieved November 5, 2015, from http://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/obesity/obesity-youth-txt.htm Childhood Obesity Facts. (2015, June 19). Retrieved November 5, 2015, from http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/childhood.html Childhood obesity. (n.d.). Retrieved November...
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... 2013 DR. Michelle Clemons Health Campaign Part l of this paper examined obesity as a public health issues that faces the state of Atlanta. Further, the paper dwelt on the importance of addressing this public health issues because it has an impact on the lives of the people at the community, state, and national levels. Providers believe that environmental and community factors contribute to unhealthy habits, less physical activity, which poses a major risk for chronic health conditions. The following are chronic health conditions: diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, stroke, high cholesterol, asthma, dyspnea and depression. These health consequences can lead to premature death and chronic health conditions, which reduces the quality of life. In the Atlanta area, obesity has increased over the past 10 years in which affects an individual life. Health care organizations have established health objectives to reduce the prevalence of obesity among individuals in America. Description of the target population Obesity occurs when there is an abnormal amount of fat (adipose tissue) accumulated around the body, caused when people eat in excess of their energy requirements (Lawrence, 2005). According to National Heart and Lung Institute (2010) “the terms overweight and obesity refer to a person’s overall body weight and whether it’s too high” (What are overweight and obesity, para. 1). An individual is overweight when he or she is above a weight because of...
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...RUNNING HEAD: CHILDHOOD OBESITY 1 Childhood Obesity C. Kevin Barr SOC120 John Meeks February 8, 2013 CHILDHOOD OBESITY 2 Childhood Obesity and the Health Concerns Obesity is such a hot topic in America today and childhood obesity and the ethical arguments over obesity has greatly increased over the last 10 years. Health problems that occur from this deadly disease is something that no one wants to talk about. When people think about health, what usually is discussed is cancer or heart disease. Not many people really think about one of the biggest issues out there that is really not taken very seriously and that is obesity. In America there are hundreds of thousands of children that are overweight. Obesity is a disease, a disease associated with many other health issues, including congestive heart problems, diabetes among other physical and mental complications associated with this disease. We will discuss throughout this paper how one of the classical theories would help resolve the problems that are associated with the dangers of childhood obesity, then discuss the perspective of society and how it relates to relativism in today's world. There are many arguments about how childhood obesity starts, who's to blame for allowing this to happen and societies ethical and moral obligation associated with fixing the problem. Who or what is to blame for the increasing...
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...Childhood Obesity Shaquella Burnam ENG 122 English Compositions II Erin Schwartz Jan 30, 2012 Childhood Obesity Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents. It has risen dramatically within the U. S. and it is an awfully serious issue, which might cause several health and social consequences which can continue into adulthood. There are several people who do not understand that there's a problem with obesity relating to their kids. This paper discusses the causes of childhood obesity, the definition of obesity, the cause behind obesity, and additionally the health issues accompany with obesity. What is obesity? According to the Childhood Obesity Foundation (2011), Childhood obesity is a medical condition that affects adolescents. Obesity is an excess proportion of total body fat. Obesity is abnormally great amount of neutral fat inside the storage depot of the body; Obesity has been made public as an abnormal accumulation of body fat in proportion to body size. Obesity also referred to as over-nutrition that is that the generalized accumulation of fat each beneath the skin and throughout the body. (Definition of Obesity, 2009) The cause behind obesity Obesity occurs when a child is well above the normal weight for his or her age and height. Obesity is when a personal consumes plenty of calories from food than he or she burns. Our bodies would like calories to sustain life and to be physically active...
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...The Obesity Epidemic Ever looked outside or even been in a store and looked around? Have you realized the problem many people face in our society today with obesity? Obesity is a widespread disease that is influencing many of the people in America. According to National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases states that about 35% of American’s face this problem daily and more are on the verge to being diagnosed with this (Information, Health 1). Treating this disease is harder than what it may seem. I, personally, know someone who is heavier and uses fad diets and temporary weight loss techniques, which helped that person, lose weight. Sadly, these are called temporary weight loss techniques for a reason; soon this person...
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...June 19, 2011 Dr. Ed Yancey Topic Childhood Obesity in the Mid-South is a growing disease. Description of Childhood Obesity Childhood Obesity is defined as children having the condition of being excessively overweight (The American Heritage, 2002). The Centers for Disease Control reports that this country has been struggling with obesity for well over 20 years now and regarding childhood obesity, it is no less daunting. Data from their surveys comparing the 1970's to the 2000's show that the prevalence of obesity has increased for children of all ages at least 3 times over to about 20% of our population less than 19 years old (adult obesity approaches almost 35% in some states). There is an eye-opening depiction of U.S. obesity trends by state and race/ethnicity over the past 4 years. Obesity appears to be most commonly seen in the African American, Hispanic, and Native American populations and in lower income families (CDC, 2009). Why this Topic This topic was chosen because there is an overwhelming increase of children who are suffering from this disease. Obese children are also more likely to become overweight adults. 70% of obese children had at least one Cardiovascular Disease risk factor, and 39% had two or more (Freedman, 2007). This paper will show why childhood obesity has become such an epidemic and what can be done to counter this disease. Description of Childhood Obesity Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that affects children...
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...Childhood Obesity Statistics and Facts According to research, Childhood Obesity results in high percentage of Obesity at adult stage as much as 70 percent. What is worse is that this rate is on increase and almost doubled in the last three decades. Let us have a look at more intriguing Statistics and Facts about childhood Obesity Obesity is a major problem, not only in America, but also in most countries, both developed and developing. This is a major concern for the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) in America and the WHO (World Health Organization) because childhood obesity statistics show that obese children and especially those in the teenage years have a 70% chance of being obese as adults. What is worse is that percentage increases to 80% if either one or both of the parents are obese as well. This is a major concern because obesity is the cause of many major health concerns later in life. This does not only affect the person themselves, but those who love them and society in general as this causes health insurance to rise and eventually decreases the number of people who are fit to work, thus putting a strain on the economy. This article will present the results of research on obesity, and childhood obesity facts and obesity statistics. Childhood Obesity Statistics In 2004, there was a research report written about a study that lasted from 1999 to 2002 entitled "Prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents: United States" conducted by...
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...Program & Evaluation Introduction Obesity is a disease that is affecting a great number of Americans at an alarming rate. CDC reports that 35% of men and woman are currently obese in the U.S. Even though the prevalence of obesity is not significantly different between sexes. Female obesity was found in 42% of the women that were 60 and older compared to 32% of woman at the age range of 20-39 years of age (CDC.gov, 2012). In considering these statistics for the years 2009-2010, what are the chances that the number has risen dramatically over these last three to four years. In looking at the percentage in obesity in women, the percentage increases in obesity after 60 years of age. Making women aware of the current issues in obesity and lowering weight at an early age is very important. As they women age, if obese, the trends show that they have a harder time of losing the weight. The CDC reports that for Tennessee specifically adults ages 18 and over, 67% of our population is obese (CDC.gov, 2012). What are the ramifications of this? Women in the southern states are more prone to being obese and carrying it into their later years than most other American woman. Obesity can be a stepping stone to severe health problems later on in life. Issues such as HTN, cardiac problems, diabetes, orthopedic problems, the list goes on and on. Obesity is something that can be changed first; by creating awareness of the existing problem, second; by identifying what needs to be changed, third; creating...
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...sUnderstanding Obesity An educational resource provided by the Obesity Action Coalition What is obesity? Obesity is a disease characterized by excessive body fat. People who are affected by obesity usually are affected by behavioral, genetic and environmental factors that are difficult to control with dieting. Obesity increases the likelihood of certain diseases and other related health problems that can affect your quality of life and reduce your lifespan. Who is affected? Obesity is a serious health epidemic that affects one in three Americans. It is estimated that more than 93 million Americans are affected by obesity, with that number predicted to climb to 120 million in the next five years. “Overweight” and “Obesity” What is the difference? Stages of weight are medically defined by body mass index (BMI). An individual with a BMI of 25 to 29.9 is clinically classified as “overweight.” A BMI of 30 or more is classified as “obesity.” To determine your BMI, please view the BMI chart in the back of this brochure or visit www.ObesityAction.org Individuals affected by excess weight are also at risk for developing health problems, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, certain types of cancer, gout (joint pain caused by excess uric acid) and gallbladder disease. Excess weight can also cause problems such as sleep apnea (interrupted breathing during sleep) and osteoarthritis (wearing away of the joints). Weight-loss can help...
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