Did you know that “...at least 2.8 million people each year [die] as a result of being overweight or obese”? World Health Organization. (2017, obesity). Obesity is a big issue that is affecting people of all ages around the world. There are many causes of obesity such as overeating, genetics, hormones, the environment, and lack of physical activity. A lot...
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Junk food is used to describe food items and drinks that are low in important nutrients (protein, fibre, vitamins) and contain high amounts of calories from saturated fat, added sugars and added salts. While the definition of junk food can vary from person to person, everyone can agree that it is not the healthiest category of food. A diet consisting...
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According to the World Health Organization (2018), overweight and obese individuals are those with “excessive fat accumulation that may impair health,' and this occurs as a result of a positive energy balance i.e. energy intake is greater than energy expenditure. An individual is classed as overweight if they have a BMI (body mass index) of 25-29.9 kg/m2, and obese if...
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Did you know that 1 in 10 children in Singapore and 41 MILLION children worldwide are overweight? What’s worse is that 7 in 10 of these children grow up to be obese as adults as well! Did these figures alarm you?! I hope they did! Fret not however, as I am here to provide you with a solution that is......
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Introduction Obesity is defined as excess fat on the human body. Obesity is measured using Body Mass Index (BMI) which is calculated by dividing weight (kg) by height squared (m^2). It is classified as between the rage of 25 and 30kg/m^2 on the BMI scale. Dyslipidemia, diabetes, hyperglycemia and cardiovascular diseases are all associated with high body fat levels. Globally,...
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Introduction There is an obesity epidemic in the Western world. In this write up we will be discussing obesity, its causes and the role biochemistry can play to help provide solutions to this issue. Obesity is a condition in which the body weight increases above the limits of a physical requirement due to excessive accumulation of fat and increased adipose...
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Climate change, obesity, and undernutrition are massive global challenges. As the climate continues to change and damage the environment, it also has a direct impact on obesity and undernutrition. In January 2019, The Lancet issued a report on “The Global Syndemic of Obesity, Undernutrition, and Climate Change” stating that these three problems represent a “synergistic epidemic” or syndemic and for...
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Recently in our world, the childhood obesity rate has sky rocketed and is becoming a problem. Nationally, obesity rates of children under the age of fifteen and under is averaged to 20.6% which may not be a high number but in reality, it is. In 1980, obesity rates were at a low of 5% and since then has quadrupled. The...
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Introduction Numerous of studies prove that obesity becomes a worldwide epidemic. Popkin and Doak (1998) state that, in the last quarter of the 20th century, obesity emerged as a worldwide phenomenon in the developed and non-developed countries. It has been observed a huge increase in obesity proportion in many populations around the world regardless the differences in income, poverty, and...
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It’s all too common to see someone and make a snap judgement about them. We are all guilty of forming preconceived notions about others, whether they’re regarding race, gender, clothing, or any other superficial feature. Disappointingly enough, one’s weight falls under the umbrella of prejudice. The stigma surrounding obesity is in part due to the stereotype that obese people are...
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About thirty-three years ago obesity was recognized as the most nutritional disease in all prosperous countries. Studies have shown that approximately two out of three Americans are either overweight or obese. Obesity has become an epidemic and the Federal Government states parents, schools, advertisers and genetics have produced this epidemic. Obesity is known to be cause by excessive amount of...
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Obesity is currently a problem that causes serious health problems, especially in adolescents because it is a nutritional disorder presented by some factors such as psychological syndromes, anxiety, depression and the quality of life that each person has. In England, many young people are obese, especially adolescents who seriously compromise their health with diseases such as two different types of...
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Introduction Obesity represents a significant public health challenge worldwide, characterized by an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. According to the World Health Organization, the global prevalence of obesity has nearly tripled since 1975, with over 650 million adults classified as obese in 2016. As an intricate health condition, obesity is influenced by a myriad of factors...
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Good health is the key to carrying out one’s functions in the society. Hindered with this vital property of life, maximizing one’s potential growth and questing for one’s personal objective would be a difficult endeavor (Importance of Good Health, 2017). May the aspect be on occupational success, socio-emotional space, or personality building, health touches the over-all well-being of a person....
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In the United States, the percentage of children and adolescents affected by obesity has more than tripled since the 1970’s. There are many reasons for this increase, but the most impactful causes are usage of modern technology, unhealthy eating patterns, and lack of exercise. Although there are many ways young children can prevent obesity, they still continue with unhealthy habits....
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One of the Leading Health Indicators of Healthy People 2020 is nutrition, physical activity, and obesity. Throughout the progress of Healthy People 2020 from 2010 until now, the target for this indicator is 20.1% for Adults meeting physical activity and muscle-strengthening Federal guidelines, the rate in the most recent year is 20.6%. However, for obesity among adults, children, and adolescents’...
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In the 21st century, we can see lots of change in the human body as it evolves mentally as well as physically. Our body is the most important asset of our life so we should keep our body clean and fit because the main problems or diseases we are facing these days are related to our body. The most common...
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Obesity among adults is a rampant problem worldwide. Being obese means a person has an excessive accumulation of body fat. It can be very dangerous and even life threatening to some. It’s not just being fat. Obesity is a major contributor to preventable, fatal diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and more. All of these diseases could...
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The journal article that I chose to do a journal review on is written by Guido Eibl, Zobeida Cruz-Monserrate, Murray Korc, Maxim S. Petrov, Mark O. Goodarzi, William E. Fisher, Aida Habtezion, Aurelia Lugea, Stephen J. Pandol, Phil A. Hart, Dana K. Andersen, published in 2017. The title of the article is called “Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity as Risk Factors...
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When reviewing income in Princeton, Indiana, the median income is 41,340 with 15% of the population living in poverty (United States Census Bureau, 2017, Income and Poverty section). Although the percent of the population living in poverty is relatively low, 1,971 children in Gibson County are receiving free or reduced lunches (United States Census, 2017, Income and Poverty section). Poverty...
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Worldwide, at least 2.8 million people die every year because of being overweight or obese. 13% of the world’s adult population (11% of men and 15% of women) were obese in 2014. Lancet findings also say, India is just behind US and China in this global hazard list of top 10 countries with highest number of obese people. They account...
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Arguably there are a number of social issues affecting contemporary society. Some of these issues, though personal, likely affect the entire population in the long run. Obesity is one of these issues. Obesity is becoming more prevalent with each passing day and this qualifies it to a health issue (Premmel, et al., 2017). Obesity is explained as a physical condition,...
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Obesity is a worldwide epidemic that effects many people all across the globe. Obesity is a slow onset of gaining weight, that is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 and above that happens from improper nutrition and inadequate exercise. It can be prevented by many different ways such as teaching on what a proper diet entails,...
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Introduction Obesity in adolescents is considered to be an epidemic in the United States and a critical health priority. It is said that “nearly one-third of U.S. youths now are overweight or obese, and among those ages 12 to 19, obesity rates have more than tripled” (Lavizzo 2) showing the United States that adolescents have been affected the most by...
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The prevalence of media has made it an effective tool to perpetuate societal beauty ideals. Slender ideals have been glorified in different media outlets as it has been reflected mostly by models and actors from magazine covers, TV commercials, and social media platforms. According to Hendricks and Burgoon, heavy exposure to thin media are more likely to promote the internalization...
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Introduction Obesity is becoming more common everyday and is a serious global epidemic affecting many countries in the world. As of 2017, the US is the most obese country in the world, with more than 100 million people to be classified as overweight. The condition can result from different varieties of causes, some which people claim to be from genetics...
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Introduction Obesity has emerged as one of the most pressing health challenges of the 21st century, inciting debates on whether it poses a significant threat to global health or if it is merely a condition that can be managed with lifestyle changes. Defined by an excess accumulation of body fat, obesity is linked to numerous health complications, including cardiovascular diseases,...
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Childhood obesity has steadily become a problem in the United States. Data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show an increase of prevalence of obesity in children and adolescents. In addition, a decrease in level of education shows an increase of prevalence of obesity. A study by Rogers et al. (2015), stated childhood obesity is associated with...
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The rising rate of obesity cost the global economy an estimated $2 trillion expenditure annually. In Canada, one in four obese people spend as high as $7 billion in related health care costs and is expected to increase in $9 billion by 2021. Dr. Arma Sharma states that expenditure in treating obesity will be lessened if the healthcare system focuses...
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Statistics shown on obesity there is a significant increase and an alarming rise spreading over the nation. Although it is all not all towards genetics, most of it can be caused by food intake and they way everyone treats and takes care of their bodies. Obesity is a result of one of the most fast-growing civilization developments. What exactly is...
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