Obesity Critical Analysis

Running head: OBESITY 1 Obesity: A Critical Approach Student Name GEN 499 Instructor Annemarie Hamlin Date OBESITY 2 Obesity:

A Critical Approach In today’s rapid-paced world, there are a countless number of ways to die that it almost seems freighting to go outside and function within any society; you could get hit by a car or be shot in a violent protest, but people fail to realize that one of the leading causes of preventable death in today’s society is obesity. As fat builds in the body, it begins to clog arteries and negatively affect many of the body’s vital organs. For instance, obesity, if untreated, can lead to diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and gallstones just to name a few (Obesity, 2014). It is therefore important
7). This shows that dieting and exercise are only two of the factors to consider when treating obesity; one must consider the psychological triggers in order to ward off obesity in the future and stay focused on increasing their overall level of health through a holistic treatment. Although many health experts claim that dieting alone can be a cure-all for patients that are battling the disease of obesity, it is vital to the success of these patients battling the disease that they implement a holistic approach to their treatment that includes a focus on both physical and psychological factors. Academic Knowledge Coming from a background of highly educated professionals, I understand that assessing accredited academic information is the key purpose of all academic and professional pursuits. As a means of bettering my understanding of the influences of academic knowledge in relation to obesity, I conducted research to better inform myself on the impacts of academic knowledge on Comment [H1]: Title provided at the top of page 2. Comment [H2]: Clear
Another online source that portrays the importance of treating obesity with methods beyond just diet and exercise is a video that portrays an interview with channel five’s WABI host and Dr. David Prescott, entitled Healthy Living: Mind Body Connection; Obesity & Mental Health. In the interview, Dr. Prescott clarifies the connections that exist between mental health status and the disease of obesity. Dr. Prescott’s bias is aligned with understanding the underlying mental prognosis that triggers an individual to act on impulses that led to their obesity; a viewpoint that is aligned with Dr. Prescott’s profession as a licensed health advisor. The bias tendency in the interview works to inspire obese audience members to reflect within and focus on gaining an understanding around the complications that have caused their bingeeating behaviors in the first place. The evidence that Dr. Prescott reviews is sound and meets the standards of academic scrutiny. Dr. Prescott is an esteemed and highly-educated