After a while, obese people can no longer take “accepting their physical appearance” or “avoiding certain social interactions”. There comes a point where these people cannot function correctly and the emotional problems catch up to them. While many people might not believe this would happen, the constant emotional strain that obese people through in their lives results in something that many people wouldn’t want to believe. Yeshambel Nigatu, main researcher at the BMC health association, explores the topic of obesity being linked to depression in obese adults due to the emotional strains they had to deal with their whole life as a result of no one helping them out out. When talking about the studies that he did, Nigatu writes that, “all of which found that baseline obesity had an increased odds of depression” (Nigatu 6).…
d. “Most of the weight that you lose during the first weeks of dieting is water weight…
Jeffrey Friedman, a molecular biologist and trained medical doctor at the Rockefeller University in New York, has been studying the genetic roots of obesity for more than 30 years. In 1994 he made headlines for the discovery of leptin, a hormone that circulates in blood and turns off hunger signals in the brain. Subsequent studies have found genetic mutations in the leptin gene that cause rare cases of obesity. High blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart attack, knee pain, headaches, and depression are among the most strongly correlated with high obesity rates.…
Using this article by Stanley J. Ulijaszek and Hayley Lofink, I will be able to talk about the different factors that play a role in obesity such as environmental, genetic, energy balance, and the changing trends from different perspectives.…
Summary of Author’s Opinion: Obesity is not a disease and doctors need to be upfront with their patients about their weight issues so that they can solve them. Also, his opinion is that obesity is not a disease, it is a mindset which means that it can be changed.…
These health problems, of course, include problems in mental health just as much as physical. Multiple studies have shown that obesity can be both a result and a cause of a variety of mental disorders, especially in young women. Dr. Susan L. Mcelroy found in her article “Are Mood Disorders and Obesity Related? A Review for the Mental Health Professional” for The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry not only that children and adolescents with disorders such as Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder were more likely to be overweight, but also that they were at a higher risk of becoming overweight due to symptoms of their mental disorders and side effects of their medication. She also discovered that females who exhibited atypical depression…
I think obesity, is a health disorder that varies from individual to an individual and the treatments. Each individual’s body may work and react differently when treating obesity. For instance, some of the genes and the way our body breakdowns certain molecules heavily leaves an impact. The current thought in the medical community about treatments is to further enhance more research and treatments on obesity since there is no guarantee medication. I don’t think this applies to all individuals because most people try alternatives ways to improve their overall health by making lifestyle…
In conclusion, obesity is a disease that can be controlled in majority of cases. Eating right, staying active, and getting enough sleep will help with obesity. Use resources made available from the doctor and community. Get the education and knowledge needed to prevent or treat obesity. Follow the ten steps mentioned in the paper to enhance health and prevent illness. Prevent yourself, your kids, and family members from becoming a statistic for…
Obese people have an overall morality rate almost twice that of non - obese people. They are more than three times as likely to develop diabetes. Obesity is associated with unhealthy cholesterol levels and impaired heart function. It is estimated that if all Americans had a healthy body composition, the incidence of coronary heart disease would drop by 25%. Other health risks associated with obesity include hypertension, many kinds of cancer, impaired immune function, gallbladder and kidney diseases, and bone and joint disorders. These risk from obesity increase with its severity, and they are much more likely to occur in people who are more than twice their desirable body weight.…
2. Obesity triggers psychological issues. A person who is obese suffers from self-esteem and self-confidence problems. The fatter a person gets, the more prone he or she is to depression, impaired body image and mood changes.…
INTRODUCTION: This research was performed by the Jennifer C. Collins and Jon E. Bentz who are the Lancaster General Neuropsychology Specialists. This research was conducted to know the “Behavioral and Psychological Factors in Obesity” which was published on 2009 in “The Journal of Lancaster General Hospital”. This research was conducted to identify whether the Psychological and the behavioral factors also leads to the obese condition, which cannot be controlled even after performing regular workouts and exercises.…
7. Proietto, Joseph and Baur, Louise A. “10: Management of obesity.”. The Medical Journal of Australia. Editors: Donald J Chisholm and Jeffrey D Zajac. MJA 2004; 180 (9): 474-480 http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/180_09_030504/pro10445_fm.html…
It is important that a person diagnosed as obese learn more about their condition. Once the doctor has explained the treatment plan for obesity, sticking to your treatment plan would help in the days to come. If a person believes they cannot do the treatment alone, the doctor or you can suggest additional group support. If prescribed meds, take them as directed by the doctor. Therapy, interventions and support groups are also a great way to help with behavioral changes when making a drastic lifestyle…
References: Camden, S. (2009). Obesity: An emerging concern for patients and nurses. The Online Journal…
When depression is prevalent, most likely obesity is expected to be present too. Child obesity…