Essays on Obesity

On November 10 – 14, I had the opportunity to attend APHA 2018 in San Diego, CA and it was a great learning experience. I have attended three presentations and sessions while at APHA, including: obesity and income inequality among older adults in the US,…

Obesity is defined as excess fat in an individual’s body or as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2018) defines it as a BMI equal to or greater than 30. Obesity increase the likelihood of health conditions including type-2 diabetes, coronary heart disease,…

Ongoing information shows that Americans are putting on weight at a disturbing rate. Starting late, this issue is more obvious in some southern states than in various states. Honestly, data from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that the U. S. power…

Previously undiagnosed endocrine disease is almost never the cause of obesity. Hypothyroidism is rare as a cause, and thyroxine replacement seldom produces dramatic weight loss. Hyperphagia and weight gain are sometimes seen in thyrotoxicosis. Cushing’s syndrome is a rare cause of obesity, but it is…

The purpose of this report is to identify reduced obesity to promote healthy living, and use substitutes for foods that are unhealthy, by replacing them with healthy ingredients. Background and Significance Healthy food can be defined as human health effects of a healthy diet for…

What is the issue today? Obesity, a noteworthy hazard factor for heart disease, diabetes and untimely mortality, is a main general wellbeing concern today. National overviews have estimated the BMI (Body Mass Index, the proportion of obesity to height) occasionally since 1980, when the primary…

Proportion of population who have adult obesity increases over last decades in both US and Australia. Obesity increases the risk of have metabolic syndrome which includes cardiovascular disease, heart disease, stroke etc. which is detrimental to various systems of body. Maternal obesity during pregnancy not…

Established in 1948, the National Health Service (NHS) is a system in which allows patients to have access to government funded medical and healthcare services without having to pay the full price of the service they use as it is paid for by taxpayers. Visiting…

Physical fitness has been amplified in mainstream media, social networks, and advertisements throughout the United states. The continuing increase in obesity since the 1980’s and the rising awareness of the benefits of physical activity has been a focus of the U.S. Government The Department of…

In this study, both weight and height were positively correlated with BMD however, correlation between BMI and BMD was not established. Age and female gender increase the risk of developing both obesity and osteoporosis, which affect millions of women. In healthy adults, body weight is…