in the U.S., ,lack of access to full service grocery stores selling affordable health foods and Less healthy food and beverage advertising across the nation (CDC, 2015). In addition to dietary behaviors of individuals, the food environment has grown to encourage higher caloric intake as evidenced by the availability of large portion sizes when dining out (CDC, 2015).
Do inequities exist? If yes, describe and document your sources:
Obesity is a complex phenomenon with physical, psychological and socio-cultural contributing factors that result in stigma (Teixeira et al., 2010). Research has shown a positive correlation between perceived weight stigmatization, such that obese individuals who experience stigma and discrimination are more
Do inequities exist? If yes, describe and document your sources:
Obesity is a complex phenomenon with physical, psychological and socio-cultural contributing factors that result in stigma (Teixeira et al., 2010). Research has shown a positive correlation between perceived weight stigmatization, such that obese individuals who experience stigma and discrimination are more