America is considered the fattest nation in the world. However, obesity is a disease that is sweeping the nation. 63% of Australians are overweight or obese and one in four of Australian children are overweight.(Supersize Me, 2013) Other countries such as Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, UK and Malaysia and many more have recorded an increase in the rate of obesity in their countries, especially in young children. (Fed up, 2014) See figure one below. Obesity can cause heart diseases, strokes, sleep apnea, respiratory problems, breast, prostate and colon cancer, polycystic ovarian syndrome, diabetes, osteoarthritis, hypertension and gallstones. All of these diseases are very serious and can be life threatening. Not only can obesity cause physical diseases but can also cause mental illnesses.
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Children are unsure of a healthy, affordable and proper way of restoring their health.The ‘eat less, exercise more’ approach is not working and now it is time to consider whether the government should be educating the children on healthy foods, correct exercising regimes and what is in the foods they eat. (Fed up, 2014)
Figure one, (Grc.com)
They 're are certain macromolecules in foods responsible for weight gain. Calories are a quantity of food capable of producing such an amount of energy. Your body needs calories for energy however, too much calories and not burning enough off through exercise can lead to weight gain. (Kidshealth.org, 2015) Fat is a macromolecule. There are two main types of fat in food. Saturated fat increases LDL cholesterol levels. Due to it’s chemical structure, fat is usually hard at room temperature. It is fully saturated with hydrogen atoms and has no double bonds between carbon atoms. It is found mainly on meat and dairy products. (Eatforhealth.gov.au, 2015) Unsaturated fat are considered the healthy fats. Their chemical structure contains double bonds between carbon atoms and is liquid at room temperature. These fats
Children are unsure of a healthy, affordable and proper way of restoring their health.The ‘eat less, exercise more’ approach is not working and now it is time to consider whether the government should be educating the children on healthy foods, correct exercising regimes and what is in the foods they eat. (Fed up, 2014)
Figure one, (Grc.com)
They 're are certain macromolecules in foods responsible for weight gain. Calories are a quantity of food capable of producing such an amount of energy. Your body needs calories for energy however, too much calories and not burning enough off through exercise can lead to weight gain. (Kidshealth.org, 2015) Fat is a macromolecule. There are two main types of fat in food. Saturated fat increases LDL cholesterol levels. Due to it’s chemical structure, fat is usually hard at room temperature. It is fully saturated with hydrogen atoms and has no double bonds between carbon atoms. It is found mainly on meat and dairy products. (Eatforhealth.gov.au, 2015) Unsaturated fat are considered the healthy fats. Their chemical structure contains double bonds between carbon atoms and is liquid at room temperature. These fats