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Mariana Valdez Kinesiology. U.S. Public Health: The Contributing Factors of. Professional Interest. Obesity is a world wide issue affecting many people out in our society. What is the problem?.
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Mariana ValdezKinesiology U.S. Public Health: The Contributing Factors of
Professional Interest • Obesity is a world wide issue affecting many people out in our society.
What is the problem? • Obesity is increasingly becoming an important public health concern among all age groups, which is associated with numerous health effects (Silihu, 2009). • 60 percent of the U.S population does not participate in physical activity • More than 19 million Americans are overweight and obese in this country (Doane, 2010).
Rhetorical Timing • Obesity has been going on for two decades. • 300,000 deaths each year in the U.S are attributed to obesity (Stein, 2004). • Obesity affects our society by contributing to multiple elements of health and well-being (Cavasos, 2011).
Causes: • family genetics and lifestyle • psychological problems • social and environmental factors • sedentary past time • technology • dietary factors & lack of exercise • lack of sleep
Effects: • Hypertension • Coronary heart disease • Diabetes • Psychological effects
Solutions • Changing eating habits • Physical activity • Reducing television & computer time • Learning portion sizes • Eating daily fruits & vegetables • Drinking less sugary drinks
Community Connection • Who need to hear about my research? • People interested in learning more about obesity • Those people who are unaware of the different health effects obesity can cause • Everyone can learn about obesity, even if they are not obese. • The information can help out a friend, family member, or a co-worker who needs more information on the topic.
Images References • Image 2: http://www.completelydevoted.org/2011/12/perfect-timing/ • Image 3: http://www.endotext.org/obesity/obesity13/obesity13.htm • Image 4: http://www.123rf.com/photo_16408953_vegetable-and-fruit-fitness.html • Image 5: http://www.drsharma.ca/physical-activity-from-genes-to-policy.html • Image 6: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/print-materials-ordering/graphic-resources.html • Image 7: http://www.neatorama.com/2012/04/09/rethink-your-drink/
References • Cavasos, M. (2011, 01 02 ). How is obesity affecting us today? . Retrieved from http://www.livestrong.com/article/347708-how-is-obesity-affecting-us-today • Doane, S. (2010, January 08). Battling obesity in America. CBS News. Retrieved from http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18563_162-6069163.html • Galletta, G. M. (2013). Obesity. Retrieved from http://www.emedicinehealth.com/obesity/page2_em.htm • Lemonick, M. D. (June 07, 2004). America's Obesity Crisis Evolution: How We Grew So Big. Time Magazine, Retrieved from http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,994385,00.html. • Silihu, H. M. (2009). Obesity: What is an elderly population growing into? Maturitas, 63(1), 7-12. Retrieved from http://www.sciencedirect.com.library2.csumb.edu:2048/science/article/pii/S037851220900070X • Stanford Hospital and Clinics. (2013). Retrieved from http://stanfordhospital.org/clinicsmedServices/COE/surgicalServices/generalSurgery/bariatricsurgery/obesity/preventing.html • Stein , C. (2004). The epidemic of obesity. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 89(6), 2522-2525. Retrieved from http://jcem.endojournals.org/content/89/6/2522.full