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How does weight affect people emotionally?

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How does weight affect people emotionally?

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People living with obesity often have issues with mood and anxiety disorders. Adults with excess weight have a 55% higher risk of developing depression over their lifetime compared to people that have not faced obesity. Many people can have negative body images of themselves and develop bad habits that perpetuate cycles of repetitive issues.

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Obesity is a disorder involving excessive body fat that increases the risk of health problems. Due to the increased risk of deadly diseases, it is seen in a negative light.

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What roles should schools play in addressing childhood obesity?

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What roles should schools play in addressing childhood obesity?

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Schools should educate their students on the importance of healthy nutritious diets and good amounts of physical activity. This is important for schools to implement into their daily schedule and not simply tell students. Schools providing good school lunches and allowing time for healthy activity is important.

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As long as the person doesn't exercise to eat more calories, physical activity lowers fat around the waist and total body fat, slowing the development of abdominal obesity. This will also help the person feel more energized, sleep better, and releases chemicals in the brain such as dopamine.

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Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Childhood Obesity Prevention Challenge Area.

Regional Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Centers of Excellence (RNECE)

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You are more prone towards:
-Diabetes
-Stroke
-Cancers
-Heart disease
-Sleep apnea
-Hypertension

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Who should inform parents about obesity in their children?

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Who should inform parents about obesity in their children?

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Doctors are the most qualified to inform parents of obesity in their children. Approaching the situation is very important for both the parent and child. Being gentle, not blaming anyone, and making sure that the child gets proper care is of paramount importance.

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https://www.ncoa.org/article/how-excess-weight-impacts-our-mental-and-emotional-health
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/wecan/health-professionals/index.htm
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesity-causes/physical-activity-and-obesity/#:~:text=Physical%20activity%20increases%20people's%20total,the%20development%20of%20abdominal%20obesity.

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Obesity in the United States troubles 100.1 million (41.9%) adults and 14.7 million (19.7%) children and causes around $147 billion in yearly health care costs.

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Lifestyle issues such as too little activity and too many calories from food and drinks are the main contributors to childhood obesity. Genetic and hormonal factors can play a role as well.

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Obesity increases the risk of several debilitating, and deadly diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers.