Why i chose to focus on Obesity

Why I chose to focus on obesity

 

In our looks-obsessed society, lots of people think that being overweight is an appearance issue. But being overweight is actually a medical concern because it can seriously affect a person's health. I wanted to focus on this theme and research/learn more on how people get over weight and how this problem can effect our society.

The health problems that stem from being overweight go way beyond the ones we usually hear about, like diabetes and heart disease. Being overweight can also affect a person's joints, breathing, sleep, mood, and energy levels. So being overweight can impact a person's entire quality of life.

 

Through lots of research I learnt more people are overweight today than ever before. Experts are calling this an "obesity epidemic." This health problem affects young people as well as adults — one third of all kids between the ages of 2 and 19 are overweight or obese. So younger people are now developing health problems that used to affect only adults, like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and 2 types of diabetes.

I was interested more into the children weight gain, and therefore explored more into this concept.

 

 Obesity tends to run in families. Some people have a genetic tendency to gain weight more easily than others because they burn calories more slowly. During times when food was scarce, this was an advantage. But now that food is available 24/7 in most industrialized countries, an efficient metabolism that once ensured our survival now works to our disadvantage.

 

Although genes strongly influence body type and size, the environment also plays a role. People today may be gaining weight because of unhealthy food choices (like fast food) and family habits (like eating in front of the television instead of around a table). High-calorie, low-nutrient snacks and beverages, bigger portions of food, and less-active lifestyles are all contributing to the obesity epidemic.

 

teenagers struggle with the concept that exercise gives them a healthier lifestyle. Today's society, unfortunately has created a lazy attitude towards dietary requirements. 

 

Sometimes people also turn to food for emotional reasons, such as when they feel upset, anxious, sad, stressed out, or even bored. When this happens, they often eat more than they need.

 

I think these issues are a massive problem in our society today, and have to be thought, and recognised quickly, in order to help and save thousands of lives. I would like to explore further, and find out the cause of this serious problem.