Obesity is a serious problem in the United States, it is also a rising issue affecting people of all ages and incomes. Overweight and obesity are words to describe having excess body fat. Obesity or overweight status are determined by the measure of body mass index; BMI uses the calculation based the ratio of someone’s height and weight. Research has shown that BMI shows a good estimate of “fatness” and correlates well with important health outcomes like heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and overall
I Mrs. Zewe 20 October, 2010 Obesity: To Be or Not To Be? One of the most controversial debates of this generation is on who is the blame for the obesity epidemic. More specifically, who is responsible for obesity: the individual who is obese or the government and fast food corporations? In Radley Balko's essay " What You Eat Is Your Business" and in David Zinczenko's essay "Don't Blame the Eater," the main ideas that are presented both reflect upon obesity and personal responsibility. The
a long time, obesity has been one of the notable health concerns that America has struggled with during the last five decades .Obesity as a health concern is not limited to America alone, it is a serious concern among other affluent societies like European countries. A considerable number of Americans spend a significant amount of money trying to lose weight. Obesity become an important focus in the news items during the year 2002.According to research findings, the rate of obesity among the American
that creates goals that focus on public health issues and monitors the progress over a 10-year span. The vision behind Healthy People 2020 is to help “all people live long, healthy lives” (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion [ODPHP], 2014). There is a wide selection and variety of public health issues that Healthy People 2020 is currently focusing on. Out of the selection I believe the top three public health priorities in the United States are obesity, environmental quality, and injury
increased likelihood of becoming obese.1 C-section is a procedure used during high-risk pregnancies. This method of delivery is an option; however, it may be associated with negative health outcomes. The news story sheds light on the findings and illustrates a 15% increased likelihood of a child becoming obese when born by C-section instead of vaginal delivery.1 The heightened risk was primarily significant amongst siblings. The findings depict a 64% increased likelihood of becoming obese when born by
Obesity: What is Eating Me? Jonathan Griffin Introduction to Sociology Instructor: Beth Stewart March 06, 2017 Obesity in this country has reached epidemic proportions. The physical, emotional, and socio-economic effects of obesity make it a concern, because it links us to many of the maladies that are killing us. Obesity is a symptom of a more important issue, the manipulation of our food source. We have reached the point in this country where eating a balanced diet does not ensure
Obesity can play a significant role in the quality of life of an individual. Unfortunately, obesity rates are steadily increasing for both adults and children. In the United States, the percentage of those adults who were obese according to Ogden et al. (2015), for the years 2013-2014, was 37.7%, in stark contrast to those in 1999-2000, which was 30.5% of adults. Also alarming is the trends for our youth population which was 17.2% for 2013-2014, and 13.9% for the years 1999-2000 (Ogden et al. 5)
NUR/408 July 23, 2012 Abstract Epidemiology is viewed as the fundamental science of public health and is key in endorsing optimal health in the community as a whole (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2008). Epidemiologic study and practice continues to reform public health and endeavors to prevent disease in communities across the world. This paper will address through descriptive epidemiology, the rising disease of obesity and will focus on the teen and adolescent population of the United States. This paper
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
American public schools have poor nutrition, and it causes obesity in teenagers. As a former student of the American public school systems, the condition of the food has been a problem for years. Over the past two decades, obesity has been an issue in the U.S, and it is due to poor school nutrition. The public schools lack a variation in the healthy meals they contain. Inadequate nutrition can lead to an abundance of health problems. Although spending money on food can be expensive, the government