Obesity is a major problem in the United States, which is
one of the main reasons that the diet industry is a multi-billion dollar per
year empire. A study conducted recently known as the Bogalusa Heart Study found
that obesity in children is growing in rapid rates.
Ø
Compared with 1973 to 1974, the proportion of
children 5 to 17 years of age who were obese was 5 times higher in 2008 and
2009.
Ø
23.9 million children ages 2 to 19 are
overweight or obese.
Ø
33.0% of boys and 30.4% of girls are
overweight or obese.
Why Are So Many Overweight?
As you can see obesity in America is a major problem. For
many weight management is a life long struggle. Those who are overweight know
this all too well.
There is a fundamental difference in those that can maintain
a healthy weight throughout their lives and those who are overweight for most
of their lives, and it is often associated with genetic factors in how the body
handles food, issues with metabolism, relationship with food and general eating
habits, for many learned early on in childhood.
The Psychological Aspect
There is a very significant psychological aspect that has a
great impact on obesity rates. People's relationship with food is an essential
aspect that will determine how and what they eat, and consequently their
weight.
Many times people find comfort and emotional well-being in
food, and unfortunately, usually the comfort stems from unhealthy foods, like
sweets and fast food, instead of the more healthy choices like lean proteins,
fruits and vegetables.
Food addiction is very real because there is instant
gratification and pleasure that is registered in the brain when people eat
delicious food.
Bad Habits and Lack of Knowledge
Another big reason for the weight problem in
this country is just a simple case of bad habits and lack of knowledge of
proper nutrition. This has become an issue lately in the public school system
lunch programs, where in several states, officials have received complaints about
what is being served to kids and so many school districts are now revamping
their menus.
Super Size Country
Another big reason that obesity rates are high and climbing
is that we live in a super size country. Super size greasy fries, super size
soda that now comes in a 32 oz. bucket. Big double burgers and more unhealthy food
is commonplace at fast food restaurants.
Also, fitness is not a normal part of the average adults' or
child’s' life. A recent study found that kids who should be getting at least 1
hour of physical activity per day get none, and so obesity rates in children
are climbing at rapid rates.
Too much food, not enough movement and people's
dysfunctional relationship with food are some of the core causes for the
obesity epidemic.
We are a society of excess, lack of exercise, fatty foods, super-sized
fries and cream filled donuts.
Terima kasih telah membaca artikel tentang Introduction: The Obesity Epidemic di blog healthy weight loss diet jika anda ingin menyebar luaskan artikel ini di mohon untuk mencantumkan link sebagai Sumbernya, dan bila artikel ini bermanfaat silakan bookmark halaman ini diwebbroswer anda, dengan cara menekan Ctrl + D pada tombol keyboard anda.
