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This 10 page paper provides an overview of obesity in the U.S. The definition and diagnostic criteria are presented first, followed by the prevalence of obesity in the world and in the U.S. Specific data are given for children, adolescents and adults in terms of percentages overweight and obese. Nearly one-third of Americans are obese and over 60 percent are overweight. Health problems associated with obesity are discussed. Ideas about the etiology of obesity are reported. The last section includes comments on treatment. Startling statistical data included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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found that some people are born with a predisposition to obesity. 1. There is a correlation between parent obesity and child obesity. 2. Parents expose their children to unhealthy diets. B. Television
viewing has been linked to obesity but there is a question about which comes first: television viewiing or obesity. C. Diet and physical activity have been found to be direct
causes of obesity. 1. Diets high in fats and sugars and a lack vigrous physical activity lead to weight gain. 2. Pysical activity declines dramatically as children move into adolescence. III. Conclusion
A. Americans lead unhealthy, sedentary lives. B. An argument is presented that supports poor diet and lack of activity as the causes of obesity. Introduction The prevalence of obesity
in children and adolescents is extremely high. And it has increased dramatically since the 1970s (Troiano and Flegal 497), in fact, some health care professionals believe it has reached epidemic
proportions. There are numerous reasons for the number of overweight children and adolescents to be a concern. Obese youngsters have a higher risk for social stigmatization, adult obesity and chronic
disease. For instance, recent studies have also shown the incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in children and adolescents and one of the populations among which there is an increase
is obese children (Neff 2359). Other health risks associated with obesity include, but are not limited to: high cholesterol, heart disease, lung problems, cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease and
a host of other illnesses (Guest 26). The obese person typically has far less immunity to diseases than the healthy fit person. There are also a plethora of emotional problems
associated with obesity, such as low self-worth, low self-confidence, depression, and a number of other potential psychological problems. The puzzler and the controversy surrounding obesity concerns its causes. There
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