1. *Current statistics:
a. What are the current rates of obesity in i) adults and ii) children
Two thirds of Americans are currently obese. The current rates of obesity in children is 18 percent.
b. Are the rates currently continuing on the upward climb?
2. Factors leading to obesity:
a. Before viewing this film, what did think were factors that contribute to overeating and obesity?
Before viewing this film, I knew that some factors were genetics. Genetics can play a significant role in how your body converts food to energy and how fast your body can burn calories. Unhealthy diet is a major and common factor because some people lack-eating food that’s high in calories. Another risk factor can be the family lifestyle if one or both your …show more content…
This causes your heart to work harder to circulate blood throughout your body. High cholesterol, are fats in your body that are bad and not normal. Having high cholesterol can increase the risk of developing a stroke or heart disease. Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women. It narrows the small blood cells that supply blood and oxygen to the heart. Sleep apnea is a condition where the breathing repeatedly stops because of a blockage of the airway. Another cause is cancer, cancer of the esophagus, kidneys, gallbladder are associated with obesity.
b. How does the knowledge of obesity’s strong connection to several leading causes of death change your perception of obesity as a public health issue?
4. Obesity epidemic:
a. Why do you think the obesity epidemic has increased over the last three decades?
b. What has changed in our communities and our country to contribute to this increase?
5. Public Policy:
a. What did you find interesting about the statistics that represent the people and places most affected by obesity?
b. Congratulations, you were just elected governor of New York. What kinds of changes will you propose to reduce the weight of the
a. What are the current rates of obesity in i) adults and ii) children
Two thirds of Americans are currently obese. The current rates of obesity in children is 18 percent.
b. Are the rates currently continuing on the upward climb?
2. Factors leading to obesity:
a. Before viewing this film, what did think were factors that contribute to overeating and obesity?
Before viewing this film, I knew that some factors were genetics. Genetics can play a significant role in how your body converts food to energy and how fast your body can burn calories. Unhealthy diet is a major and common factor because some people lack-eating food that’s high in calories. Another risk factor can be the family lifestyle if one or both your …show more content…
This causes your heart to work harder to circulate blood throughout your body. High cholesterol, are fats in your body that are bad and not normal. Having high cholesterol can increase the risk of developing a stroke or heart disease. Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women. It narrows the small blood cells that supply blood and oxygen to the heart. Sleep apnea is a condition where the breathing repeatedly stops because of a blockage of the airway. Another cause is cancer, cancer of the esophagus, kidneys, gallbladder are associated with obesity.
b. How does the knowledge of obesity’s strong connection to several leading causes of death change your perception of obesity as a public health issue?
4. Obesity epidemic:
a. Why do you think the obesity epidemic has increased over the last three decades?
b. What has changed in our communities and our country to contribute to this increase?
5. Public Policy:
a. What did you find interesting about the statistics that represent the people and places most affected by obesity?
b. Congratulations, you were just elected governor of New York. What kinds of changes will you propose to reduce the weight of the