Understanding Obesity: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions
Discover the causes, consequences, and solutions to obesity in this informative piece created by Cynthia Nino, Katia Haddad, and Maya Wardat. Learn about the risks associated with obesity, including high blood pressure, diabetes, and joint problems. Find out how genetics, food advertising, and lack of access to healthy foods contribute to obesity. Explore practical solutions such as regular exercise, healthy meal plans, and promoting healthy food options. Take a closer look at this important health topic that affects millions worldwide.
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OBESITY Made by: Cynthia Nino, Katia Haddad, and Maya Wardat
What is obesity? Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health.
Causes of obesity 1. Obesity is generally caused by consuming more calories particularly those in fatty and sugary foods than you burn off through physical activity. 2. Research shows that genetics plays a role in obesity. 3. Some people don t have access to supermarkets that sell affordable healthy foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables. 4. Food advertising encourages people to buy unhealthy foods, such as high-fat snacks and sugary drinks.
Consequences of obesity 1. High blood pressure and high cholesterol are risk factors for heart disease. 2. Type 2 diabetes. 3. Breathing problems, such as asthma and sleep apnea. 4. Joint problems such as osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal discomfort. 5. Gallstones and gallbladder disease.
The solutions to obesity 1. you should exercise regularly so the fatty and sugary foods that you consume aren t stored as fat. 2. you should go to a dietitian and let the doctor give you a meal plan that can help lose weight. 3. you should go to supermarkets or stores that sell healthy food that you can afford. 4. they should make more advertisements about healthy foods and less about unhealthy foods so that people aren t encouraged by them.
Citation links: 1. World Health Organization. (n.d.). Obesity. World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/health-topics/obesity#tab=tab_1 2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022, July 15). Consequences of obesity. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/basics/consequences.html#:~:text=Ad ults%20with%20obesity%20have%20higher,as%20clinical%20dep ression%20and%20anxiety
