is becoming a worldwide epidemic. George A. Bray has given evidences in his book Contemporary diagnosis and Management of Obesity (1998‚ p.5) that data from around the world shows a steady increase in overweight since World War II and in the United States‚ the percentage of people who are overweight has increased more than 30% since 1960. Obesity
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measurement for depending whether people are overweight or not. if your BMI is between 25 and 29‚ you would be considered overweight if your BMI is between 30 and 40‚ you would be considered obese if your BMI is over 40‚ you would be considered very obese (known as "morbidly obese") Background to the region More than two thirds of adults in the USA are obese or overweight. About a quarter of 2-5 year olds and one-third of school-age children are overweight or obese in the U.S.A. About 30 percent of
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those making greater than $40‚000 a year‚ and those with at least some college education. In addition‚ key business segments are health care providers (doctors) and insurance companies . For women‚ they represent a large portion of those that are overweight (62% - Exhibit 1 breaks down by age)‚ those that are unhappy with their weight (75%) and those that have previously tried to lose weight via another means and failed (60%)‚ making it measureable and accessible. This segment would be interested
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be considered between 19 and 22. This is a person who is healthy or a disciplined eater who maintains an exercise schedule throughout the week. Anything between 22 and 25 would be considered normal but on the verge of being overweight. A BMI of 25 to 29.9 is considered overweight and anyone who has a BMI above that is diagnosed with obesity. There are extreme cases of obesity called “Morbid Obesity”. This is when a person is 50%-100% over their average weight. These people have a BMI of 40 or higher
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children that are overweight for their height and age. Socially‚ “obese” people are affected in ways that make them less likely to want to go out into the world and be interactive in their communities. Unfortunately‚ the society that we live in today‚ fails to realize that there are many different reasons why a person may be overweight‚ other than over eating and a lack of physical activity. No one takes the time to realize that sometimes
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GENERATION COUNTERPARTS? OBESITY AMONGST MEXICAN CHILDREN: ARE FIRST GENERATION MEXICAN CHILDREN 2 MORE PRONE TO OBESITY THAN THEIR SECOND GENERATION COUNTERPARTS? Abstract: The prevalence of overweight children in the United States of Mexican descent is higher for second generation than their first generation counterparts. First generation immigrants tend to keep a healthier lifestyle by consuming more fresh fruits and vegetables‚ walking longer
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implicated in youth and adult overweight and obesity (CDC website‚ 2011). Overweight and obese children are likely to stay obese into adulthood and more likely to develop noncommunicable diseases like high cholesterol‚ hypertension‚ respiratory ailments‚ orthopedic problems‚ depression and type II diabetes as a youth. Globally‚ in 2010 the number of overweight children‚ under the age of five‚ is estimated to be over 42 million. Global increases in childhood overweight and obesity are attributable
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According to the American Heart Association‚ they claim that‚ “Today‚ about one in three American kids and teens is overweight or obese‚ nearly triple the rate in 1963. With good reason‚ childhood obesity is now the No. 1 health concern among parents in the United States‚ topping drug abuse and smoking” (para 1). Being overweight for a child is very difficult because they know they are overweight‚ they just need their parents to support them and help them overcome that weight problem. Children are becoming
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Health promotion is essential‚ this means‚ overweight or obese individuals should work with the doctor and a dietitian to set realistic goals that will help lose weight slowly through diet and exercise. It may be helpful to find support from friends‚ family‚ or community in order to make lifestyle changes that will lead to long-term weight loss. Health promotion is the educational and environmental supports for actions and conditions of living a healthy lifestyle. This also involves a health professional
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compares being overweight to being unappealing or careless; in a focus study‚ boys and men linked being fat as a weakness or a lack of self control‚ and blamed those who are overweight (Adams). Studies show that young women are more likely to have self esteem issues due to weight and will take more extreme measures to lose weight. Many young women believe that they are overweight and plan on losing weight or dieting‚ a study shows that 44% of young women believe they are overweight‚ while 60% are
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