https://padlet.com/nborden/bz9w54l074lz The rise of obesity poses major healthy concerns globally, but with education on what is a healthy diet, the obesity epidemic can be reversed. en-us 2016-11-18 00:01:22 UTC 2024-11-14 06:24:42 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png nborden https://padlet.com/nborden/bz9w54l074lz/wish/138590163 A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
(WHO, 2016)]]> 2016-11-18 00:07:31 UTC https://padlet.com/nborden/bz9w54l074lz/wish/138590163 nborden https://padlet.com/nborden/bz9w54l074lz/wish/138590186 An unhealthy lifestyle of not incorporating nourishing foods and physical activity into a daily routine is the cause of obesity along with other diseases, cancers, and nutritional deficiencies. ]]> 2016-11-18 00:07:46 UTC https://padlet.com/nborden/bz9w54l074lz/wish/138590186 nborden https://padlet.com/nborden/bz9w54l074lz/wish/138590206 To reverse obesity rates, healthcare communities, and schools should put more emphasis on healthier food choices and physical activity in the direction of preventative medicine. ]]> 2016-11-18 00:08:01 UTC https://padlet.com/nborden/bz9w54l074lz/wish/138590206 nborden https://padlet.com/nborden/bz9w54l074lz/wish/138590229 “The American Cancer Society and the American Institute for Cancer Research both estimate that more than 30 percent of cancer can be prevented through healthy diet, physical activity, and maintaining a healthy weight” (Cohen, 2013).]]> 2016-11-18 00:08:20 UTC https://padlet.com/nborden/bz9w54l074lz/wish/138590229 nborden https://padlet.com/nborden/bz9w54l074lz/wish/138590733 Being healthy involves having a balanced diet made up of whole foods (not processed) and being physically active. This does not mean depriving the body of cravings. So have that cookie!]]> 2016-11-18 00:14:02 UTC https://padlet.com/nborden/bz9w54l074lz/wish/138590733 nborden https://padlet.com/nborden/bz9w54l074lz/wish/138591229 “Eating a healthy, balanced diet is especially important for young children’s development; it also helps older people to have healthier and more active lives” (WHO, 2016).]]> 2016-11-18 00:19:07 UTC https://padlet.com/nborden/bz9w54l074lz/wish/138591229 nborden https://padlet.com/nborden/bz9w54l074lz/wish/138591299 “According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 35.7 percent of adults and 17 percent of children are obese” (Paula, n.d.). ]]> 2016-11-18 00:20:12 UTC https://padlet.com/nborden/bz9w54l074lz/wish/138591299 nborden https://padlet.com/nborden/bz9w54l074lz/wish/138591857 “Improper nutrition also accounts for approximately 71 billion dollars in yearly medical costs, according to the United States Department of Agriculture” (Paula, n.d.).]]> 2016-11-18 00:27:05 UTC https://padlet.com/nborden/bz9w54l074lz/wish/138591857 nborden https://padlet.com/nborden/bz9w54l074lz/wish/138592185 “Early education may directly impact what children consume and how active they are, as well as help them develop a foundation of healthy habits for life” (CDC, 2015).]]> 2016-11-18 00:31:05 UTC https://padlet.com/nborden/bz9w54l074lz/wish/138592185 nborden https://padlet.com/nborden/bz9w54l074lz/wish/138592540 A diet with fresh foods and variety of colors, protects the body from diseases including cancer and obesity. Exercise also protects the body from diseases and obesity.]]> 2016-11-18 00:36:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nborden/bz9w54l074lz/wish/138592540 nborden https://padlet.com/nborden/bz9w54l074lz/wish/138592806 Through lifestyle choices, more than 50 percent of cancers and diseases can be avoidable (Cohen, 2013).]]> 2016-11-18 00:39:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nborden/bz9w54l074lz/wish/138592806 nborden https://padlet.com/nborden/bz9w54l074lz/wish/138595509 2016-11-18 01:06:17 UTC https://padlet.com/nborden/bz9w54l074lz/wish/138595509 nborden https://padlet.com/nborden/bz9w54l074lz/wish/138935312 2016-11-20 15:01:10 UTC https://padlet.com/nborden/bz9w54l074lz/wish/138935312 nborden https://padlet.com/nborden/bz9w54l074lz/wish/138935379 2016-11-20 15:02:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nborden/bz9w54l074lz/wish/138935379