Obesity in America Introduction Definition of obesity Causes of obesity Statistics of Obesity in America. Obesity is a condition where an individual have excess body fats leading to health problems. Obesity is an increasing problem in America with the rise in cases causing an alarm for the need to reduce the problem and promote healthy living. Statistics data released by health facilities and health institutions show an increasing trend of obesity in America. Obesity is caused by the uptake of high calorie food, genetic factors, lack of exercise and presence of underlying medical conditions. 2 Effects of Obesity Low Quality Life Increased medical expenses Health problems High Blood Pressure Type ii Diabetes Coronary heart Disease Stroke Hyperlidimia Obesity has is associated with increased medical costs due to the health problems posed by the condition. Health problems associated with obesity are high blood pressure due to the high fat content deposited in the blood vessel lining. It also causes coronary heart disease, diabetes, stroke among many others. The condition also contributes to low quality life with high chances of causing death. 3 Inherency Cause Results from body storing excess energy in form of stored fats, thus by reducing intake can be a control measure. Regulation of food intake as researched by professional cannot sustain control of increases in cases of obesity in society today. several factors interactions contribute to the situation. the causes have to first be understood. While most of the obesity cases are caused by excess consumption of food by an individual, it is also clear that some conditions are caused by more than excess consumption. This may include genetic, or other body disorders. The prevalence of the problem is increasing instead of reducing. Obesity rates have increased across all the population groups in the United States. It is therefore important to approach the problem from a different perspective. Challenges being experienced can be grouped into the following major levels. Intrapersonal Level Interpersonal Level Community/Institution Level Macro/Public Policy Level Medics and nutritionists have viewed the problem continuously as it could be solved through reducing the amount of food intake. However, body’s regulation of food consumption is not enough to deal with the epidemic. It is not a matter of the obese people decision to eat less food than they have been doing. It has been seen that obesity can be reduced through a different treatment of the problem. This may involve first deciding the root cause that triggers a person to eat so much food. consumption is not enough to deal with the epidemic. It is not a matter of the obese people decision to eat less food than they have been doing. It has been seen that obesity can be reduced through a different treatment of the problem. This may involve first deciding the root cause that triggers a person to eat so much food. In.

1. Obesity in America
Introduction
Definition of obesity
Causes of obesity
Statistics of Obesity in America.
Obesity is a condition where an individual have excess body
fats leading to health problems. Obesity is an increasing
problem in America with the rise in cases causing an alarm for
the need to reduce the problem and promote healthy living.
Statistics data released by health facilities and health
institutions show an increasing trend of obesity in America.
Obesity is caused by the uptake of high calorie food, genetic
factors, lack of exercise and presence of underlying medical
conditions.
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2. Effects of Obesity
Low Quality Life
Increased medical expenses
Health problems
High Blood Pressure
Type ii Diabetes
Coronary heart Disease
Stroke
Hyperlidimia
Obesity has is associated with increased medical costs due to
the health problems posed by the condition. Health problems
associated with obesity are high blood pressure due to the high
fat content deposited in the blood vessel lining. It also causes
coronary heart disease, diabetes, stroke among many others. The
condition also contributes to low quality life with high chances
of causing death.
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Inherency
Cause
Results from body storing excess energy in form of stored fats,
thus by reducing intake can be a control measure.
Regulation of food intake as researched by professional cannot
sustain control of increases in cases of obesity in society today.
several factors interactions contribute to the situation. the
causes have to first be understood. While most of the obesity
cases are caused by excess consumption of food by an
individual, it is also clear that some conditions are caused by
more than excess consumption. This may include genetic, or
other body disorders. The prevalence of the problem is
increasing instead of reducing. Obesity rates have increased

3. across all the population groups in the United States. It is
therefore important to approach the problem from a different
perspective.
Challenges being experienced can be grouped into the following
major levels.
Intrapersonal Level
Interpersonal Level
Community/Institution Level
Macro/Public Policy Level
Medics and nutritionists have viewed the problem continuously
as it could be solved through reducing the amount of food
intake. However, body’s regulation of food consumption is not
enough to deal with the epidemic. It is not a matter of the obese
people decision to eat less food than they have been doing. It
has been seen that obesity can be reduced through a different
treatment of the problem. This may involve first deciding the
root cause that triggers a person to eat so much food.
consumption is not enough to deal with the epidemic. It is not a
matter of the obese people decision to eat less food than they
have been doing. It has been seen that obesity can be reduced
through a different treatment of the problem. This may involve
first deciding the root cause that triggers a person to eat so
much food. Inherence- refers to barriers that keeps a harm from
being solved.
Eating healthfully and being physically active are major
challenges however this is influenced by individual and
environmental factors interactions leading to for major
categories.

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Intrapersonal Level vs Interpersonal Level
Intrapersonal barriers refers to factors influenced by individual
that may lead unhealthy eating habits like taste, lack of
nutrition knowledge and skills to choosing a healthful diet.
Knowing nutrition content and cooking skills impact food
choice.
Physical activity limitation due to physical condition, carrier or
perception can lead to docile life.
Lack of knowledge and motivation, low self esteem may hinder
a person from engaging in exercises.
Interpersonal level factors involve the primary social
relationships surrounding an individual
Awareness, knowledge, skills, motivation, and confidence are
important on how a person lives. Children's food intake is
related to their parents' nutrition knowledge and food intake,
friends, family, coworkers can also influence eating habits and
physical activities a person engage into.
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Community/Institution Level vs Public Policy Level
At community level it has been observed that socioeconomic
status, socioeconomic characteristics of the environment
influence eating behaviors.
Public policy level factors involve local, state, and federal

5. policies.
Obesity results from the body getting to store the excess energy
injected into it through consumption of more food than the body
needs. As such, medics and nutritionists have viewed the
problem continuously as it could be solved through reducing the
amount of food intake. However, body’s regulation of food
consumption is not enough to deal with the epidemic. It is not a
matter of the obese people decision to eat less food than they
have been doing. It has been seen that obesity can be reduced
through a different treatment of the problem. This may involve
firs deciding the root cause that triggers a person to eat so much
food.
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Obesity Action Plan
Participation of government, relevant bodies and health related
NGO to provide Public Information and Increased awareness on
the dangers
Implementation of healthy food policies
Increased investment on weight management programs
Additional funds from government and NGOs to implement the
plan
Increased access to Physical activities for families

6. It is the responsibility of the state government and relevant
authority bodies with the health related non governmental
organizations to revert the development of obesity. Obesity
could be reduced through the implementation of the healthy
food policies by the state and the enforcement of the existing
food laws to ensure healthy food consumption by the public.
There is also increased resources directed towards the weight
management programs such as public awareness on the risks
associated with obesity.
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Solution
of Obesity
Right choice of food and lifestyle
Reducing high calorie food in the market
Improvise new strategies to curb the problem
Solve health issues related to obesity.
Relevant and honest product information by manufacturers
Full Participation of the relevant government bodies and the
related industries

7. The obesity problem could only be solved through participation
of the different groups ranging from the public, to the
government, health institutions, and health related NGOs. The
right choice of food and lifestyle is key to reducing obesity.
This could be achieved the government regulating the high
calorie food in the market. New strategies and approach ought
to be implemented to reduce obesity cases.
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Advantages
Reduced cases of obesity in the nation
Increased productivity in the nation
Reduced health problems associated with obesity.
The reduction of obesity in the country is of great benefits to
the individuals, government and the society as a whole. Through
the participation of the society there will be reduced cases of
obesity in the country. There would also be increased

8. production as obese people are unable to do much work due to
the health problems such as breathing difficulties.
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Conclusion
There is a growing obesity epidemic in America
Obesity has both economical and health negative effects on
individuals and society as a whole.
The state government and relevant bodies should take
responsibilities in reducing the obesity problem
Well planned intervention plan and change of approach to the
problem should be the solution to obesity in the united states.
The reduction of the obesity cases has health benefits as well as
economic due to reduced costs on medical expenses.