Environmental Risk Factors And Obesity

An obesity epidemic is when there is a constant rise in the number of cases of obesity among a population. Each person in the United States has a different reaction to the types of food they consume. Obesity is influenced more by environmental factors but can also be influenced by genetic factors. Environmental factors include lack of physical activity, individual response to food, the environment itself, television consumption, the ability to super size meals, and consumption of large portion meals

Are environmental chemicals associated with obesity in humans? Abstract Obesity has become a grave issue in the contemporary world of technological and scientific advancements that is rising at an unprecedented rate not only in adults, but children and teenagers are equally being affected by the epidemic of obesity. However, various factors have been identified and determined that leads to the development of obesity, amongst which the environmental chemicals (such as bisphenol A, nicotine, air

causes of obesity among children in New Zealand? Introduction Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that occurs when a child is well above the normal weight for his or her age and height (Mayo Clinic, 2014). According to Sameera and Amar childhood obesity is a major public health crisis nationally and internationally, which arises because of the differences in lifestyle consequences among different cultural people in New Zealand (2012). This abnormality can cause various health risks such as

The prevalence of obesity has increased significantly in populations worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) (2015) estimated that 400 million adults were considered obese worldwide and is projected to double by the year 2015. Traditionally, obesity is associated with high caloric intake and lower levels of physical activity in high income Western countries. However, low and middle income countries are increasingly becoming obese and becoming a major public health concern in regards to quality

Childhood obesity in Aboriginal peoples is not solely dependent on diet and physical activity, it relates to prenatal circumstances, feeding practices, food insecurity and policies (National Aboriginal Health Organization, 2012). Obesity among Aboriginal children is multifaceted and intersects with historical, geographical, biological, cultural, social and economic contributing factors. The ecological model (Willows et al., 2012) highlights the interacting relationships between various factors that play

Childhood Obesity Introduction Childhood Obesity has become more critical public health issue worldwide. However, obesity ratio varies from country to country. In addition, up to a quarter of Australian children are suffering from childhood obesity and obese children are at higher risk to become obese adult. For this reason, child’s weight always matters because it can impact on their health in future. There may be many reasons which affect childhood obesity including sedentary life style, lack of

Dr. Perrino June 23, 2015 The Obesity Epidemic 1. Epidemiology and Public Health Significance Obesity is a significant public health problem that has serious worldwide implications for health and disease. The sheer quantity of obese people in the world and specifically America, is testament to the need for this grave public health concern to be curbed. Obesity is classified as individuals with a body mass index (BMI) of 30.0 and above. Since 1980 worldwide obesity has nearly doubled.7 In 2014

Childhood obesity is a major health issue that takes place when a child is beyond the average weight for his or her age and height (Mayo Clinic, 2014). According to Sameera and Amar childhood obesity is a major public health crisis nationally and internationally, which arises because of the differences in lifestyle consequences among different cultural people in New Zealand (2012). This abnormality can cause various health risks such as diabetes and heart disease (World Health Organisation, 2014)

Obesity can be explained using both a reductionist and complex systems science approaches. While a reductionist approach involves isolating variables to find a cause and effect relationship, a complex systems science approach looks at adaptive and multilevel systems in context. Studies about genetics, geographic location, and socioeconomic status show how reductionist and complex systems science approaches can be applied to obesity Obesity can be understood using a reductionist approach by investigating

Obesity among Hispanic Children Childhood obesity has increased dramatically during the past decade (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2011). Although the rise in obesity cuts across all of age groups, both genders, and all cultural and racial groups; statistics have demonstrated that Hispanic children are more likely to become obese than White or Black children in the United States. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (2011), childhood obesity is more prevalent among