Obesity in America
Obesity has become rampant among Americans. It is one of the leading causes of health issues. It isn’t skipped through generations. Obesity affects both the old and young. What is obesity? According to (OAC, 2015): Obesity is a condition that is associated with having an excess of body fat, defined by genetic and environmental factors that are difficult to control when dieting. Obesity is classified as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater. BMI is a tool used to measure obesity. Obesity increases your risk of developing related conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and sleep .Obesity is a complex, multifactorial, and chronic disease that requires a comprehensive medical approach to care. It is the second leading preventable cause of death in the U.S., and is associated with a large number of co-morbid conditions. Care should therefore not be seen as simply having the goal of reducing body weight, but should additionally be focused on improving overall health and quality of life, to name a few. Many individuals are affected by obesity and are not aware of it.
The number one position statement made by OAC is: Obesity is a complex, multifactorial, and chronic disease that requires a comprehensive medical approach to care. It is the second leading preventable cause of death in the U.S., and is associated with a large number of co-morbid conditions. Care should therefore not be seen as simply having the goal of reducing body weight, but should additionally be focused on improving overall health and quality of life.
Americans are becoming more and more obese due to predominant factors such as lack of exercise, poor nutrition, age pregnancy, emotional factors, genes and the environment, leading to numerous health complications. Lack of exercise is the leading factor towards obesity in Americans. If you eat high amounts of calories like fats and sugars, but do not burn it off through exercise and physical activity, it is then stored in the
The number one position statement made by OAC is: Obesity is a complex, multifactorial, and chronic disease that requires a comprehensive medical approach to care. It is the second leading preventable cause of death in the U.S., and is associated with a large number of co-morbid conditions. Care should therefore not be seen as simply having the goal of reducing body weight, but should additionally be focused on improving overall health and quality of life.
Americans are becoming more and more obese due to predominant factors such as lack of exercise, poor nutrition, age pregnancy, emotional factors, genes and the environment, leading to numerous health complications. Lack of exercise is the leading factor towards obesity in Americans. If you eat high amounts of calories like fats and sugars, but do not burn it off through exercise and physical activity, it is then stored in the