Essays on Obesity

Obesity is a growing problem in more developed countries. In the United States, obesity affects 39.8% of the population. In children and adolescents this number is much lower at 20.6% (Child Hood Obesity Facts, 2017). But it is important to understand that 70% percent of adolescents from ages 10-13 will stay obese all through their…

Singh (2014) states that depression and anxiety are comorbidities of obesity. A depressed mood is linked to poor diet and obesity. Sensory and psychological pathways influence food choice, the quantity, and meal frequency. Obese people overeat due to inability to perceive their physiological state, hunger, and satiety and that overeating Reduces their emotional discomfort and…

Obesity, or adiposity, is on a rise in America, and with this rise has come the increase of inflammation. Many Americans face obesity, but obesity has been heavily correlated with lower socioeconomic status. This leads to the question of whether socioeconomic status could be the driving force of having higher Body Mass Index (BMI) and…

160 Million Americans are either obese or overweight. This is a huge problem!. Obesity is not just someone who is fat, it is someone whose Body Mass Index is over 30 according to sharecare.com. Most likely when people put on weight it’s extra body fat, not muscle. Obesity is a problem that causes many health…

Partner Engagement To address the health problem of overweight obesity among Hispanic immigrant adults on the US-Mexico border, a community advisory board (CAB) will be established that is representative of the community. Formation of a CAB aligns with the Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR) approach in involving communities in the planning and implementation of health…

Imagine this, cows slaughtered by the millions to be run through machines and processed. After being cut in the most conservative way and added with numerous chemicals and flavorings, it is sent to your McDonalds to be labeled ‘hamburgers’ and sold cheaply to numerous hungry consumers. These and other common products, such as snack and…

1. How common is obesity in this age group (26-50) in the U.S.? Obesity is a persistent problem in the United States. It affects one-third of adults in the United States and characterized as an epidemic that is ongoing. Obesity can be the factor in many diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, depression and…

Do you believe that fast food causes obesity? Yes, I do believe that fast food causes obesity because researchers have discovered that fast food has too many calories on the fries and burgers. I think that making our foods is healthier than buying it. Fast foods don’t give you vegetables that can reduce blood sugar…

According to research, more than 18% of elementary children exhibit the highest risk and prevalence of obesity (Khajeheian et al., 2018). This health issue is rapidly increasing in America due to the influence of pop culture. This culture revolves around what is popular in today’s world, and it is targeted at young people through media….

Obesity is defined by being 20 percent over the recommended levels. A person’s BMI, or body mass index determines if that person is underweight, healthy, overweight, obese, or extremely obese. As body mass increases, so does the weight of a person, and therefore, increasing the cost. In the Southeastern region, being obese has become a…