A hundred years ago we ate less sugar, we now eat more sugar at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We even drink more sugar because we drink soda instead of water. Kids from an early age are encouraged to like salty, sugar-laden foods that are high in calories but extremely poor in nutrition. Talking about kids refreshed my memory of two month ago, because I work in "County Buffet" restaurant I saw a women giving her one year old baby girl a cup of soda*. I was so surprised to see a responsible adult woman giving her baby soda instead of milk or water and when I asked her why she gave her that kind of drink, she answered with a smile in her face, "What I can do? She wants everything I eat or I drink." The American Heart Association says," 3Obesity is mainly caused by taking in too many calories and not getting enough exercise"(Brassil, p3of4). I totally agree that it is hard to imagine a world without sugar after we get used to the sweet stuff that we enjoy today. However, by consuming a reasonable amount of sugar and exercising we could have a healthy diet. .
Also a hundred years ago, we had a far more active life style. For most people the only mode of transportation was their two feet. There were no machines to wash clothes or dishes. They had no televisions and people had to make their own entertainment with the result that they were more active. .
This change in lifestyle has occurred throughout the world, but why is the problem of being overweight so much more prevalent in America? The reason lies in the type of food eaten in America. For example, "90% of the money spent on food is used to buy processed food, and at least 25% of the American population visits a fast food outlet everyday."( M.Atrens, I do not remember which page because I returned the book before the due date of the draft of the project. The same day I learned that I have to write down the number of page where I got the information and not just the author name)4 Whereas in other countries like France, Italy, and Morocco where I used to live, more money is spent on buying fresh natural produce that is healthier and less conducive to putting on weight.
Obesity 2 Did you know that over one-half of all Americans (about 97 million) are overweight or obese (Obesity, 2003).? Obesity is a condition of excess body fat. ... Sex hormones can also affect obesity. ... Death can also be a result of obesity. ... Obesity can often lead to eating disorders. ...
OBESITY Introduction I have decided to do my report on what I feel is the most horrible disease, obesity. ... Causes Genetic Causes of Obesity Obesity tends to run in families, suggesting a genetic link. ... Environmental Factors in Obesity Environment also strongly influences obesity. ... Other Causes of Obesity Some illnesses can lead to obesity or a tendency to gain weight. ... Obese people may make less money for doing the same job as non-obese people, or they may not be hired at all. ...
OBESITY Introduction I have decided to do my report on what I feel is the most horrible disease, obesity. ... Causes Genetic Causes of Obesity Obesity tends to run in families, suggesting a genetic link. ... Environmental Factors in Obesity Environment also strongly influences obesity. ... Other Causes of Obesity Some illnesses can lead to obesity or a tendency to gain weight. ... Obese people may make less money for doing the same job as non-obese people, or they may not be hired at all. ...
Clearly the USA has lots of obese people. ... Awareness of the consequences and the causes of obesity may help to reduce the obesity problem significantly. ... I agree that sometimes the parents of obese children are not obese or the children of obese parents are not fat at all. This cancels out the genetic factor of obesity. ... This voids the environmental factor of obesity. ...
There are said to be many factors involved in causing obesity. ... Overweight and obesity are two different things. ... Obesity is the excess accumulation of body fat. A person can be overweight and not obese. ... The government also has a huge effect on obesity. ...
Obesity in America Approximately 127 million adults in the U.S. are overweight and 60 million are obese. Obesity is determined by ones BMI, or Body Mass Index. ... Obesity is considered to be a severe health risk. ... Obesity tends to run in families. ... Obesity in America is a issue that must be addressed. ...
Health Promotion Campaigns ASSO, The Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity, whose goal is "Working to improve the understanding and management of overweight and obesity in the Australasian region-, has been effective in promoting discussion on the need for improved obesity management and prevention strategies based on evidence of benefit. ... Not only can obesity effect our social relations, but studies conducted in the UK showed that obese people, especially women, are often discriminated against in the course of finding employment. ... The physical impacts of obesity are numerous....
The Obese American Today, an estimate one hundred twenty-seven million U.S. citizens or sixty-one percent of our population is obese. ... Xavier Pi-Sunyer, one of the nation's leading experts on obesity points out: A population cannot be precisely divided into normal and obese . ... To be considered obese, one's BMI is between 30.0 - 39.9, severe obesity is a result from one's BMI to be 40.0 or higher. Many factors and contributions lead to obesity. ... Both seemed to show similar trends of obesity. ...
Obesity Essay Obesity is an excess of body fat frequently resulting in a significant impairment of Health. ... But obesity is not that simple. ... Risks and Diseases involved with Obesity Obesity is a serious illness that has a load of medical complications. ... Diabetes Obesity is the leading cause of diabetes. ... Overall, obesity results in premature death. ...
Obesity is widespread among Americans. ... Obesity increases the risk of getting some 30 diseases (American Obesity Association). ... Obesity causes the 2nd most preventable deaths in the United States (American Obesity Association). ... Surgery is generally only an option for those with severe obesity (American Obesity Association). ... Obesity is a ravishing disorder that effects millions worldwide (American Obesity Association)....
