Obesity And Its Effects On Obesity

Obesity is a prevalent condition in America that undeniably leads to a plethora of health complications, including heart disease, diabetes, and depression. However, while medical interventions can be useful for addressing obesity, treating it as a purely medical condition can decontextualize this growing issue. Additionally, it can support the use of ineffective but potentially harmful treatments by a group of disproportionately empowered medical professionals and industries, that are incentivized to maximize their profit. Obesity exists in the context of a society that moralizes eating habits and stigmatizes fat bodies, and the medicalization of obesity impacts not only those who are obese, but also those who become obsessed with avoiding obesity. Combatting obesity is hence a complex problem that should be treated with both medical and societal interventions, and a failure to do so will result in serious consequences.

Obesity is primarily measured in body mass index or BMI, a BMI over 30 is considered obese. Until recently, there has been a steady rise of the obesity prevalence over the last three decades. The American taxpayers and the medical community face a huge challenge with regards to the 34.9% of adults and 16.9% of children who struggle with obesity (Ogden, Carroll, Kit, & Flegal, 2014). Even with the prevalence of obesity remaining flat, morbid obesity, a BMI of over 40 has increased by two to three times the rate of moderate obesity (Sturm, 2007). Furthermore, 22.9% of Americans have metabolic syndrome, a condition of excess belly fat and commonly referred to as the skinny on the outside fat on the inside disease. Metabolic syndrome, like obesity increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, type-one and type-two diabetes, cancer, and stroke (Beltrán-Sánchez, Harhay, Harhay, & McElligott, 2013). Unfortunately, the cost of treating obesity and obesity related diseases carry a significant financial burden for individuals, organizations, and the United States government.

Everyday, the amount of Americans that become obese increase astronomically. Because of the obesity rate in America, the country became the top fattest nation in the entire world. Because of the high obesity rate in America, many organizations created statistical websites to inform the public of the amount of overweight people in the country. Many clinical websites were established by doctors to inform people about the risk factors of obesity and how to treat obesity. There are many reasons why Americans are overweight, but the main reasons why Americans are so obese because of the amount of fast food restaurants that are around in every corner in America, the misleading information that companies advertise to the public about food products, the lack of healthy diets, food addictions that most people possess from eating junk foods, the amount of sugar that is in unhealthy foods, and the medication that make people overweight. First of all, there are too many fast food restaurants that serve rich, greasy food that is unhealthy to eat. As recent studies show, many fast food restaurants such as McDonald 's and Burger King, serve fast food for many people to eat daily. However, there are many chemicals and unhealthy materials present such as corn derivatives, sugars, leavening agents, and completely synthetic ingredients in those unhealthy foods. Although, fast food restaurants continue to grow across the country, but people are unaware of the risks that come

Childhood obesity is a worldwide epidemic that has increased dramatically over the past few years. There are many reasons this could be and research shows that as cultures are developing kids are spending more time indoors than being active outside. Technology is becoming so advanced that people are now able to play sports right from the comfort of his or her living room couch. Although these technological advancements are quite outstanding and has created an easier atmosphere in which society could function, it is also acting as a crutch and, as a result, creating a lazier society. Due to this inactivity in which children are partaking, the statistics of overweight and obesity in children

The everyday routines of life can and will be more difficult if encumbered with obesity.

In today’s society, the amount of overweight and obese individuals has been increasing at a drastic rate. The main discussion is the increase in rates of childhood and adolescent obesity, the health impacts this can have on a child immediately and in the future, and what are the contributing factors to this increase in obese youths. A possible contributing factor is food advertisements that contain poor-nutrient food and are targeted at children. Children and adolescents are constantly exposed to various advertisements on a daily basis. Many studies have suggested that there would be an overall reduction in obesity and overweight rates with the ban or reduction of nutrient-poor food advertisements. The combination of advertisements of poor food choices, with increased technology use, along with less time spent doing physical activities are all huge contributing factors to obesity. Based on the data from the various studies, there should be a ban on advertisements in order to help reduce the amount of obese and overweight children and adolescents.

“You are what you eat”, happens to be a true statement. Many people overlook the consequences of an unhealthy lifestyle. Obesity happens to be a serious issue. Overtime the level of overweight Americans has risen. Although obesity is caused by many other factors, there are many ways to prevent it. Most Americans are overweight due to the lack of exercise and poor diet(www.publichealth.org). America’s obesity percentage is constantly rising, which is quite concerning. This obesity rate must decrease. Obesity can cause both internal and external conflicts. For example, low self-esteem, depression, discrimination and higher expenses are a few things obese people deal with daily.

More than one-third (34.9%) (The State of Obesity) of the American population is overweight. The definition for obesity is the condition of being grossly fat or overweight. Obesity can happen for many reasons, including age, gender, hereditary obesity, stereotype obesity, and fast food restaurants and their marketing. For example, a 50-year-old man can add pounds faster than a 5-year-old child can because of his age. Obesity is a growing problem that society needs to deal with.

Recent years health experts have been warning people to control their weight and adopt a healthier lifestyle.Over time obesity is a still problem with our society today also, its rates have tripled especially in America.It is obvious we are losing the battle against obesity. Combating obesity and its numerous illnesses will not require more drugs to lower cholesterol, diet books. It will require rethinking our environment.Other measures need to be taken to tackle this international epidemic. Addressing this issue is no easy task,Several experts have suggested implementing a junk food tax by the government. This would provide funding to regulate junk food, it is advertising, and many other areas improving our health. This idea has sparked a wide controversy in regard to the obesity issue, the benefits of such a tax plan, and our cherished individual freedom that health is our own responsibility.

Approximately 17% of children in the United States have been diagnosed as obese (Prevention, 2011). Although the prevalence of obesity has plateaued in the most recent years, the amount of children who are obese is still higher than what is desired. These obesity rates are alarming due to the effect it will have on them and their healthcare. As more children are diagnosed with obesity, the more children increase their risk of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and insulin resistance later as adults (Newby, 2007). This should come as alarm to parents and caregivers alike.

Obesity in America is rising with an alarming, and disturbing rate: more than one-third of adults (78.6 millions) are obese according to Center for Diseases Control and Prevention. In addition, no states in America have prevalence of obesity less than 20 percent; while the states having leading percent of obesity are Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia. Obesity’s common effects on health are low life expectancy, high blood pressure, stroke, migraine, low back pain, etc. Furthermore, a recent study done by researchers from University of California shows that sugar can lead to obesity because of its metabolically harmfulness. Even in Europe, people consider obesity is a disability; and the government in many European countries try

In today society, we face many different obstacles every day. One of the many issues that we face in society today is, obesity. Obesity involves excessive amount of body fat, that can cause major risks and health problems later on in the future. Adolescents and children that are raised in circumstances of economic disadvantages, tend to get less healthy nutrients and most likely will not get the appropriate exercise that will benefit their physical development. The excess weight in obese children has linked to higher and earlier death rates in adulthood. But, there is a way to help prevent obesity from occurring such as; having a balanced diet, exercise regularly and the government’s reducing the prices on healthier food.

Obesity is a condition in which excess body fat has been accumulated on the body which then has a negative effect on the body’s health. “Obesity is a term used to describe somebody who is very overweight with a high degree of body fat. Being a little overweight may not cause many noticeable problems, but once you are carrying a few extra kilograms, you may develop symptoms that affect your daily life.” (Health Direct, 2015). Overweight and obesity affects many Australians, the percentage of the population that fall into these categories is shocking, prevention tactics need to be used quickly.

Many people wonder how destructive can effects of obesity be. First of all what is an obesity? Obesity is an abnormal accumulation of body fat, usually 20% or more over an individual 's ideal body weight. It is a very serious problem and is becoming very dangerous in today’s world. Obesity is now considered to be the second most preventable death in America, with tobacco being the first. As use of tobacco rates continues to decline, the obesity rates continue to rise. With that being said, death numbers of obesity are going to rise compare to tobacco (Obesity Consequences 2012). Obesity causes many health conditions, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure, unhealthy cholesterol, asthma, etc. There are many social and emotional effects of obesity, including discrimination, lower quality of life, and a likely susceptibility to depression. Obesity in America has become an epidemic that has lasting psychological and physiological effects.

Consumption of high-calorie (high carbohydrate or fat) diet may lead to hyperglycemia and increased insulin secretion to maintain glucose homeostatis. However, prolonged intake of such diet may increase hyperglycemia, obesity and free fatty acids, inducing metabolic syndromes [34- Buettner et al., 2006, 35- Samuel, 2011]. In confirm, we reported here that HFW induced-obesity was associated dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia, increased glucagon level, insulinemia and insulin resistance, suggesting derangement of both carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. During obesity, hyperglycemia can occur as a result of increased glucagon activity [36- Sheng et al., 2012]. Obesity is also associated with hyperinsulinemia, a risk factor for