A Research Study On Obesity

3. When Berlant refers to the "racialization of obesity," she is speaking on a societal focus on stigmatizing individuals whose identities intersect between race and fatness (Berlant 774) Anna Mollow touches on as much in her article, "Sized Up." In regard to Berlant, Mollow writes, "queer theorist Lauren Berlant ... contributes to the stigma of fatness—and perhaps, inadvertently, to race and class prejudice as well—as she worries over 'subproletarian Americans' and people of color succumbing to a 'slow death' from obesity" (Mollow 3). That is to say, Mollow is pointing out how society's focus on eradicating obesity specifically targets women of color, or specifically, Latinx and African-American communities. Mollow likens this targeting to

Many people disagree with the claim that there is actually a stigma around obese people and whether or not obesity should be viewed as a disease. Some people are argue that since there isn’t a clear cure for obesity, then it should not be considered a disease. This denial of the severity of obesity contributes to the stigma that comes with being obese because the general population begins to think that there is no hope for the obese population. Amanda Spake comments on this issue when she talks about how insurance agencies will not cover treatments because they don’t know if they are effective or not. She writes, “The health insurance industry argues that obesity treatments can’t be covered because there is no evidence of effectiveness” (Spake

According to The Sociology of Obesity it is believed that the “obesity epidemic is largely driven by environmental factors” which are coupled with the lack of nutritional foods and the “excessive use of motor vehicles” and leading a sedentary life (Rosengren & Lissner 2008). With the increase of energy dense food which is relatively cheaper than high quality food and mor accessible especially to the lower socioeconomic classes. With each country, there are different stages of development, but in the western world (America), the socioeconomic slopes with “respect to obesity are both heterogeneous and in transition” (Rosengren et al., & Korbonits (2008). The impact upon the obese has resulted in the stigmatization and has caused great concern

The prevalence of obesity in England has more than tripled in the last 25 years. (Department of Health 2012) largely due to dramatic changes in dietary/lifestyle trends with attributing factors such increasing use of transportation, sedentary lifestyles, wider food choices, availability of cheap convenience foods in times of economic decline and also powerful food advertising through media coverage and the increase in fast food restaurants and larger portions; all of these factors have led to a dramatic rise in obesity in the UK, leaving the government with a major public health dilemma due to its

In conclusion, the burden of obesity in the United States poses a serious threat to population health. As such, community targeted advocacy campaigns can contribute to changes in the food environment and can lead to lowering the current obesity rate worldwide. For as often as it is used for implementing changes, advocacy is just one of the many tools to continue the fight against obesity. ARNPs are in an excellent position to lobby for changes to combat obesity. Because only a powerful government effort can put policies in place, it is imperative revisit the issue of obesity today and reach out to the decision –makers to act on the basis of evidence and information regarding the global epidemic, that is obesity.

Obesity is described as a condition of excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body. Looking at a BMI scale, if a person’s body weight is 20% higher than what it should be they are considered obese. In the United States it is the second leading preventable cause of deaths. Over the years, researchers have found that obesity cannot be maintained at a low rate, as a matter of fact rates in every country continue to grow. Times from 1999 to 2017 have changed drastically, with new technology developing and everyday tasks being adjusted to fit the plus size lifestyle. Not only have everyday tasks changed, but also the amount of calories consumed during each meal. Obese individuals claim to not know what causes such a fast increase of weight,

F. T. is a 56-year-old woman who comes into the clinic to establish care. She has not seen a primary care provider in the last eleven months and needs refills on all of her medications. She is somewhat agitated and argumentative about getting her labs drawn and cannot understand why the provider just won’t refill her prescriptions. She denies any acute changes in health, chest pain, unilateral weakness, numbness/tingling, vision changes, bowel or urinary problems, and has not been to the GYN in fourteen years because she states that she has already gone through the change. She denies bilateral lower extremity edema, however, she does have shortness of breath when she walks in the park, but she rarely exercises and states that she

Thesis statement: The government is teaming up with many communities by listening to their health concerns for obesity, cutting down fatty acids, and by starting the labeling requirements to make sure foods are healthy.

There are many available resources in Wichita, KS for patients struggling with morbid obesity such as gyms, pools, weight loss clinics, surgical options, health food stores, charity walks, and support groups. Due to the larger town size, there are solutions and resources that would fit for just about any patient. The YMCAs in Wichita are great options health wise as they have come with a pool, three free training sessions, classes, and a gym, but they are also a great resource economically as they provide income-based payment levels. There are also many walking trails and parks. Support groups range from Jenny Craig to religious weight loss groups, and there are many options for shopping and healthy restaurants in the area.

There are a lot of global issues around the world. Unfortunately, America is at the top when it comes to the obesity rate. The obesity rate is increasing rapidly and according to the Center of Disease Control, more than one third of the adults are obese and one in every 5 kids ages 6-19 are obese. The Center of Disease Control reported that over the last 30 years, the obesity rate has tripled in kids eighteen and under. In 2030, according to Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 44% of Americas population are projected to be obese. The western diet consisting of fast food, junk food, processed food, and sugary beverages isn’t helping the situation. Research found by DoSomething.org claimed that 31%

In the United States, there is about two-thirds of the population that are obese. There are guidelines set by the National Institutes of Health that these numbers are calculated to get results. The NIH has a body mass index BMI to use to determine if a person is obese or not. They have three categories they put people into, Grade 1 is slightly overweight, Grade 2 moderately and Grade 3 severely over weight. Obesity related illnesses are avoidable expenses such as knee replacement, type 2 diabetes, etc and these are raley seen in non-obese patients.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in three Americans are obese (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2017). Obesity is now considered a chronic disease by The American Medical Association ( The American Medical Association [AMA], 2017). Obesity can have a big impact on a person's health because it puts you at risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease (AMA,2017). Suffering from a chronic illness can also put a strain on family members. Family nurses help with chronic disease management by assessing the needs of the family and individual by creating nursing interventions. The purpose of this paper is to discuss three ways I could promote the health of the patient and the family dealing with obesity.

From the surveillance report, the rate for adult aged 18years and above met the guideline for aerobic physical activity and muscle-strengthening activity increased by 23.6 % hence, exceeding Healthy people 2020 target of 20.1%. But this did not reflect on the rate of obesity among 20 years and over whose rate increased by 13.9% (Chin, Kahathuduwa & Binks, 2016). On physical activity, the report indicated 18% of above 18 years met the federal physical activity guideline (Setiadi & Witjaksono, 2013). Additionally male adult had the higher rate of 40% compared to female (26.3%). On the education, the report indicated the higher rate of meeting physical activity by 18-24 years compared to 25-64 years. There was also a case where the adult had

The health issue I will be addressing in my case study is obesity, which is a growing health issue in every age category. "Obesity is a complex disorder involving an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity is not just a cosmetic concern. It increases your risk of diseases and health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure" (Mayo Clinic, 2015).

Over the past several decades, the prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased in the United States of America. Many of the results related to obesity considered to be an adult disease in the past, now obesity also affects young peoples ' body healthy. In children and adolescents, obesity increases the risk of adult obesity with complications. For example, hypertension, diabetes and heart disease are well known. Obesity in children and adolescents will be a prevalent and costly disease. Overweight and obesity are highly prevalent in adults and children at global level.