Religion and Obesity
The role food plays in many religious and social functions along with the sense not to exclude overweight members are among the reasons why obesity is predominant in religious groups. Research suggests that the sense of community and shared meals of large portions are a key factor in obesity (Briggs). A Jewish Orthodox sect in Chicago reported that 26 percent of its child congregation was obese and of their parents 70 percent saw no issue with the obesity (Briggs). The perception of obesity is not an issue in many religions, with problems like drugs and alcohol being more capable of destroying lives. However it is important to recognize that obesity can destroy lives too. Serious health problems arise from obesity cardiac,
The role food plays in many religious and social functions along with the sense not to exclude overweight members are among the reasons why obesity is predominant in religious groups. Research suggests that the sense of community and shared meals of large portions are a key factor in obesity (Briggs). A Jewish Orthodox sect in Chicago reported that 26 percent of its child congregation was obese and of their parents 70 percent saw no issue with the obesity (Briggs). The perception of obesity is not an issue in many religions, with problems like drugs and alcohol being more capable of destroying lives. However it is important to recognize that obesity can destroy lives too. Serious health problems arise from obesity cardiac,