Risk Factors In The Micro-System
In the micro-system the individual is the dominant factor. The risk factors act upon the individuals are as follows. Firstly, genetics is a major risk factor that is beyond the control of the individual an example of such is body mass composition, which is the manner of which the body takes on weight. The consequence of genetics is that the individual has little control over weight gain and thus must be more conscious of their lifestyle choices. The psychological risk factors associated with the individual are depression, low self-esteem and anxiety. Consequently, the individual lacks the motivation to improve their situation and due to these risk factors the individual isolates or alienates themselves. Thus, the individual is then placed in
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A major risk factor is the home environment; families may either ignore or worsen the problem by wrongly addressing the severity of childhood obesity. By ignoring the problem the family normalises the problem, it could further be normalised if the entire family is obese. The consequences of these risk factors are that the individual does not address the situation thus the obesity grows progressively worse. Wrongly addressing the severity of the problem by means of emotional degradation causes the individual to develop several psychological disorders. Secondly, the lack of support from the peer group and family can hinder the individual’s decision to improve their health. The peer group is an important risk factor in the development of psychological disorders; bullying and social isolation for being obese is detrimental to their mental state.
The risk factors associated with the exo-system includes the food supply. The community environment promotes unhealthy eating habits as conveniently located stores sells predominantly non-nutritious and energy rich foods. Secondly, the community’s economic situation affects the individual’s food choices. The more healthy the individual tries to eat, the more expensive it becomes, whilst the least nutritious foods are the cheapest. Therefore, the individual more likely to purchase the filling and inexpensive food items, which they can
A major risk factor is the home environment; families may either ignore or worsen the problem by wrongly addressing the severity of childhood obesity. By ignoring the problem the family normalises the problem, it could further be normalised if the entire family is obese. The consequences of these risk factors are that the individual does not address the situation thus the obesity grows progressively worse. Wrongly addressing the severity of the problem by means of emotional degradation causes the individual to develop several psychological disorders. Secondly, the lack of support from the peer group and family can hinder the individual’s decision to improve their health. The peer group is an important risk factor in the development of psychological disorders; bullying and social isolation for being obese is detrimental to their mental state.
The risk factors associated with the exo-system includes the food supply. The community environment promotes unhealthy eating habits as conveniently located stores sells predominantly non-nutritious and energy rich foods. Secondly, the community’s economic situation affects the individual’s food choices. The more healthy the individual tries to eat, the more expensive it becomes, whilst the least nutritious foods are the cheapest. Therefore, the individual more likely to purchase the filling and inexpensive food items, which they can