Overeating

In a nation leading in obesity, healthy eating is more important than ever, but some individuals may not know where to start with all the ads for new dieting tricks and the variety of foods to choose from. Today I will be discussing what causes poor eating, what makes eating healthier unappealing and what ways can one make healthy eating a part of their everyday life. What causes poor eating? Three main factors that contribute to poor eating are stress, bad habits that are instilled from a…

A Fat Girl’s Diary July, 27 I just wanted to close my eyes and just stand under the hot shower, while the water sooth my swollen body -but I was so afraid of falling down and being stuck in the tub. My mother needed the neighbor’s help to get me out the last time. I got out of the shower and looked at the mirror. Just looking at myself, looking at my reflection, I don’t know who was staring back at me. Am I visible? I see my brown dimple skin, the blubber that hangs around my belly, I see…

There is an overwhelming large number of obese people living in the United States, particularly in the State of West Virginia. The need for a weight loss study to be conducted in this state is so needed. West Virginia has the second largest obesity population. According to the Robert Wood Foundation Obesity Report of (2015), “West Virginia 's adult obesity rate is currently 35.7 percent, up from 23.9 percent in 2000 and from 13.7 percent in 1990”. Obesity increases the risks for developing…

It is crucial to know about the various health and social determinants that contribute toward diabetes. Many type 2 diabetes interventions focus on symptoms, diet, and activity. Chronic stress can lead to anxiety and depression and can lead to overeating, alcohol, and tobacco consumption (Fox, 2013). Childhood obesity can also lead to metabolic changes in adulthood (Berg, 2004). Family genetics plays a big part when it comes to size, shape, and weight. Genetic factors such as endocrine function…

Childhood Obesity Obesity among children may surpass every other public health concern in the United States and around the world if the problem is not addressed to slow or stop its spread. It has been estimated that despite of all the efforts put forth toward defeating childhood obesity over the past decade has not yielded much success. Instead, there has been an increase in the children affected by childhood obesity and a number of reasons can be pointed to as being responsible for this…

problems is the global obesity epidemic. Over the last 30 years, obesity rate has doubled in the countries with a Western lifestyle. Throughout the years, there have been many suggested causes for obesity or weight gain. Current lifestyles, such as overeating and lack of physical activities, are the most prominent ones. However, there is one possible cause that is sometimes overlooked. As health related issues increase, environmental problems escalate as well; this is due to the increase in…

The fast pace lifestyles of Americans can have a big affect on being obese. A person’s emotional state and stress level can cause overeating, which can cause obesity. Having a background of obesity in the family tree can be a factor. Eating fast food restaurants numerous times, like McDonald’s, can also cause obesity. In the Super Size Me film, Morgan Spurlock conducted an experiment…

American society faces an increasing problem relating to obesity and the epidemic of growing health problems among the younger generation. The problem continues to increase because of the failure to educate citizens on the benefits and importance of exercise and proper nutrition. College students face the worst effects by being surrounded by non-nutritional meal options, an abundance of coursework, and maximum amounts of stress. Proper nutrition and daily exercise can serve as a healthy…

(National Institute of Mental Health, 2006) Other references suggest that the development of the disorder is evident through a history of dieting, a previous case of depression or anxiety, or stress from societal pressures that potentially result in overeating behaviors (Thompson & Farrar, 2001). Family and genetic components, such as…

One of the foremost problems impacting college students throughout the nation is a lack of proper dietary and exercise habits. Only about 7% of college students eat five or more fruits and vegetables a day, while 43.6% of college students exercise on 3 or fewer days of the week (Das and Evans, 2014). These poor habits not only result in short-term health consequences, but also impact students’ health in the long run. Poor eating habits and limited physical activity among adolescents are linked…