The Obesity epidemic

The Obesity Epidemic

Introduction

Obesity in the United States and other countries are a significant and rising general fitness crisis. Obesity is growing in United States with an increasing rate. Obesity amongst adults, young people, and children is gradually more encountered in medical settings, and a responsiveness of present etiological models, evaluation strategies, and involvement methodologies is essential for the optimal organization of this significant health problem.

The main responsibility lies in individuals. The individuals should exercise; consult with physicians, dieticians, nurses, doctors, physical therapists to control one's obesity. It is the individual's responsibility for one hand and then on the government. Physicians should be consulted on a regular basis. The people should make good and healthy dietary choices. Exercise should be done regularly. The lifestyle changes of an individual and on substantial basis can change in preventing obesity in America (French, 2001).

A wide variety of health problems are associated with obesity. It has been estimated that 325,000 deaths could be attributed to obesity each year. The issue is relevant for obesity because perhaps 30% to 40% of individuals with binge eating disorder are also obese. In addition, individuals with binge eating disorder have higher levels of depression than do non-binge eating controls. American Heart Association has estimated that 27 million children below the age of 19 were affected by high cholesterol, while 22.2 million children have high blood pressure. Quality of life of the children is affected. Study shows that obese children have more chances of an impaired quality of life which is 5.5 times more than the normal children.

The article by Serlachius (2007) links stress with weight gain. The study shows that the more stress found in the students, the more they are obese. The study conducted by Nishitani (2009) on Japanese male workers showed that the more stress found ...