https://padlet.com/jalcamo2015/3ezoxqimccxh A growing concern en-us 2019-04-14 14:52:53 UTC 2019-04-14 15:12:27 UTC hello@padlet.com jalcamo2015 https://padlet.com/jalcamo2015/3ezoxqimccxh/wish/351473240 In the last few decades, the amount of people that have become overweight has increased substantially. Obesity is a lifestyle disease that not only is on the rise in the united states, but also many other developed countries. What makes obesity such a serious menace is the fact that it is the leading cause of opportunistic fatal diseases which include hypertension, cancer, and heart failure. ]]> 2019-04-14 14:58:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jalcamo2015/3ezoxqimccxh/wish/351473240 jalcamo2015 https://padlet.com/jalcamo2015/3ezoxqimccxh/wish/351473280 There are rare single gene defects that cause very sever obesity that could begin in the first few years of childhood. These rare gene defects are associated with extremely high levels of hunger. A small fraction of the heritability for obesity and many genes remain to be discovered; However, efforts in obesity gene identification greatly modified our understanding of this disorder ]]> 2019-04-14 14:59:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jalcamo2015/3ezoxqimccxh/wish/351473280 jalcamo2015 https://padlet.com/jalcamo2015/3ezoxqimccxh/wish/351473295 A sedentary lifestyle can start at any age but many of those that are affected are usually influenced to engage in that type of lifestyle. A child may never get the correct nurturement from their parent would result in lack of encouragement to get their children to go outside and be active. Instead, many children spend too much time indoors and waste their day away by sitting in front of a television or computer ]]> 2019-04-14 14:59:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jalcamo2015/3ezoxqimccxh/wish/351473295 jalcamo2015 https://padlet.com/jalcamo2015/3ezoxqimccxh/wish/351473307 As a society, we need to find a solution to our obesity epidemic. There are variety of sultans they we can partake in ranging from individual, community, and government solutions. As individuals, we can do the bare minimum by taking care of our own bodies. ]]> 2019-04-14 14:59:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jalcamo2015/3ezoxqimccxh/wish/351473307 jalcamo2015 https://padlet.com/jalcamo2015/3ezoxqimccxh/wish/351473321 Obesity is frequently by depression and two can trigger and influence each other. Within our culture, people who look slim, fit, and toned are somewhat worshiped. Everybody wants the “perfect” body. Overweight or obese people are often looked down upon by their peers and this can cause them to become anxious or even depressed. This can cause an overweight person to develop obsession when it comes to controlling their food intake ]]> 2019-04-14 14:59:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jalcamo2015/3ezoxqimccxh/wish/351473321 jalcamo2015 https://padlet.com/jalcamo2015/3ezoxqimccxh/wish/351473370 Obesity is an enormous problem within the united states and it shows no sign of slowing down. Many people are ignorant to their life threatening situation and how damaging obesity can be to one’s body. Obesity is one of Americas biggest problems and it will continue to be, unless something can be done about it. America needs to find a way to encourage our fellow Americans to live a more health-enhancing lifestyle.]]> 2019-04-14 15:00:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jalcamo2015/3ezoxqimccxh/wish/351473370