Over-consumption of energy dense and high fat foods with weak satiety value is considered a predisposing factor to obesity (Birch & Fischer 1998; NHMRC 1997). Over ¼ of Australians reported consuming high sugar fat meals and snacks (such as pastries, cakes, sweet biscuits, confectionary, high-fat fast food, ice-cream and soft-drinks) in total representing on average 1/3 of their fat intake and ¼ of their energy intake (ABS 1997, 1998 & 1999). This intake is in direct contravention to the Dietary Guidelines and The Australian Guide the Healthy eating, and may be a contributing factor to the displacement of healthy meals and snacks based on nutritious cereal products, vegetables and fruit in particular (ABS 1997). However, the most recent national estimates of mean fat intake (33% of energy consumption) approximate the national dietary guidelines recommendations (30-35% dependent on age) and have remained relatively unchanged, if not slightly decreased, over a ten-year period (ABS 1997). This suggests that increasing obesity rates may be more related to a reduction in amount and frequency of incidental and planned physical activity, than to an increase in caloric (and particularly fat) intake (NHMRC 1997; Seidell 1999; WHO 1998). Certainly, various sources indicate that up to a quarter of Australians are not physically active (Booth 2000).
There are many potentially and modifiable environmental and psychosocial factors that influence obesity. Like most medical conditions, there are many paths that lead to obesity. However, caloric over consumption, relative to expenditure, is a given. Numerous studies have shown that many overweight patients unconsciously underestimate their caloric intake. (Seidell 1999).
The following common characteristics help us better understand the different psychosocial factors, which increase the risk of over consumption and inactivity.
Negative Decisional Balance.
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)....
