Before Judging Obesity By Namwan Leavell: Article Analysis
Obesity is a world-wide problem in the United States. I recently viewed an article called “Check Your Food Privilege before Judging Obesity”, by Namwan Leavell. This article explains how obesity can be either an epidemic or a lifestyle choice but is not bias towards either problem. Leavell states “While the severity of this phenomenon is undeniable, there’s a certain attitude commonly adopted towards obese people bothers me.” Therefore, in my opinion it is morally wrong to judge obese people without knowing why obesity occurs to them in the first place. What causes obesity?
One of the major causes for obesity is overeating. The stability between calorie ingestion and energy outflow determines a person's weight. If a person is ingesting more
calories than they metabolize, it can and will causes weight gain. If a person ingest fewer calories then they metabolize, they lose weight. Particularly from sugar and fats, but if people do not burn off the energy through exercise and physical activity, much of the excess energy is then deposited by the body as fat. Overtime extra pounds add up. When obesity is causes by overeating it is our willpower to start eating better and become healthier. Nutrition value and portioning control are two important aspects when trying to eat better. The best defense is to support yourself with lots of healthy snacks and produced goods so that something nutritious and satisfying is always within your reach. You need to learn to regulator your appetite by munching on bananas, vegetables or almonds when you feel hungry between meals. According to the World Health Organization approximately 2.6 million people die globally due to obesity and over one-half of all Americans are obese. Eating right and staying active are your best options when it comes to being healthy; you can’t outrun a bad diet. Another serious cause for obesity is medication. There are certain medications that causes a person who is taking them to gain weight. These medications can be anything from antidepressants, anticonvulsants, birth control, to medicine for diabetes. These medications are prescribed for mood disorders, seizures, diabetes, and even migraines. Weight gain may also be seen with some high blood pressure medications and antihistamines. The purpose for the weight gain with the medications differs for each of the medications. Sometimes it is not the drug itself causing the weight gain; however, it is the side-effects from the drug. Some medication encourages your desire for food and others effect how your body absorbs glucose, which can lead to fat deposits in the middle section of your body. Because numerous amounts of these medications are taken for enduring illnesses, you may use them for many years with their use subsidizing to substantial weight gain throughout the time you are on the medicine. “As many as 10% to 15% of weight issues are related to medications,” says Louis Aronne, MD, director of the Comprehensive Weight Control Center at Weill Cornell Medical College. Most medication will tell you how much calories you should be consuming each day, so if you’re taking any medicine that may cause weight gain, keep a food journal. Track what you are eating and when you are eating it. Become mindful and aware of the food you are eating and manage your weight gain
One of the major causes for obesity is overeating. The stability between calorie ingestion and energy outflow determines a person's weight. If a person is ingesting more
calories than they metabolize, it can and will causes weight gain. If a person ingest fewer calories then they metabolize, they lose weight. Particularly from sugar and fats, but if people do not burn off the energy through exercise and physical activity, much of the excess energy is then deposited by the body as fat. Overtime extra pounds add up. When obesity is causes by overeating it is our willpower to start eating better and become healthier. Nutrition value and portioning control are two important aspects when trying to eat better. The best defense is to support yourself with lots of healthy snacks and produced goods so that something nutritious and satisfying is always within your reach. You need to learn to regulator your appetite by munching on bananas, vegetables or almonds when you feel hungry between meals. According to the World Health Organization approximately 2.6 million people die globally due to obesity and over one-half of all Americans are obese. Eating right and staying active are your best options when it comes to being healthy; you can’t outrun a bad diet. Another serious cause for obesity is medication. There are certain medications that causes a person who is taking them to gain weight. These medications can be anything from antidepressants, anticonvulsants, birth control, to medicine for diabetes. These medications are prescribed for mood disorders, seizures, diabetes, and even migraines. Weight gain may also be seen with some high blood pressure medications and antihistamines. The purpose for the weight gain with the medications differs for each of the medications. Sometimes it is not the drug itself causing the weight gain; however, it is the side-effects from the drug. Some medication encourages your desire for food and others effect how your body absorbs glucose, which can lead to fat deposits in the middle section of your body. Because numerous amounts of these medications are taken for enduring illnesses, you may use them for many years with their use subsidizing to substantial weight gain throughout the time you are on the medicine. “As many as 10% to 15% of weight issues are related to medications,” says Louis Aronne, MD, director of the Comprehensive Weight Control Center at Weill Cornell Medical College. Most medication will tell you how much calories you should be consuming each day, so if you’re taking any medicine that may cause weight gain, keep a food journal. Track what you are eating and when you are eating it. Become mindful and aware of the food you are eating and manage your weight gain