Obesity Padlet- Luczak by Elizabeth Luczak https://padlet.com/10107661/ocvxd0pk4m3ya7v6 en-us 2023-03-14 14:07:58 UTC 2023-03-15 18:44:38 UTC hello@padlet.com What is obesity? 10107661 https://padlet.com/10107661/ocvxd0pk4m3ya7v6/wish/2516181629 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. ]]> 2023-03-14 14:11:11 UTC https://padlet.com/10107661/ocvxd0pk4m3ya7v6/wish/2516181629 What are the health risks? 10107661 https://padlet.com/10107661/ocvxd0pk4m3ya7v6/wish/2516186825 Obesity increases the risk of several debilitating, and deadly diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers. ]]> 2023-03-14 14:14:02 UTC https://padlet.com/10107661/ocvxd0pk4m3ya7v6/wish/2516186825 What leads to childhood obesity? 10107661 https://padlet.com/10107661/ocvxd0pk4m3ya7v6/wish/2516189549 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.]]> 2023-03-14 14:15:39 UTC https://padlet.com/10107661/ocvxd0pk4m3ya7v6/wish/2516189549 What are the stats? 10107661 https://padlet.com/10107661/ocvxd0pk4m3ya7v6/wish/2516192559 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.]]> 2023-03-14 14:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/10107661/ocvxd0pk4m3ya7v6/wish/2516192559 Costs of being obese: 10107661 https://padlet.com/10107661/ocvxd0pk4m3ya7v6/wish/2516203020 You are more prone towards:
-Diabetes
-Stroke 
-Cancers
-Heart disease
-Sleep apnea
-Hypertension ]]> 2023-03-14 14:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/10107661/ocvxd0pk4m3ya7v6/wish/2516203020 What programs exist to combat obesity? 10107661 https://padlet.com/10107661/ocvxd0pk4m3ya7v6/wish/2516205647
  • Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Childhood Obesity Prevention Challenge Area.
  • Regional Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Centers of Excellence (RNECE)

    • ]]>     2023-03-14 14:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/10107661/ocvxd0pk4m3ya7v6/wish/2516205647     How does exercise help? 10107661 https://padlet.com/10107661/ocvxd0pk4m3ya7v6/wish/2516210606 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. ]]> 2023-03-14 14:27:27 UTC https://padlet.com/10107661/ocvxd0pk4m3ya7v6/wish/2516210606 Who should inform parents about obesity in their children? 10107661 https://padlet.com/10107661/ocvxd0pk4m3ya7v6/wish/2516216579 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. ]]> 2023-03-14 14:30:56 UTC https://padlet.com/10107661/ocvxd0pk4m3ya7v6/wish/2516216579 What roles should schools play in addressing childhood obesity? 10107661 https://padlet.com/10107661/ocvxd0pk4m3ya7v6/wish/2516221261 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. ]]> 2023-03-14 14:33:38 UTC https://padlet.com/10107661/ocvxd0pk4m3ya7v6/wish/2516221261 How does weight affect people emotionally? 10107661 https://padlet.com/10107661/ocvxd0pk4m3ya7v6/wish/2516225149 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. ]]> 2023-03-14 14:35:50 UTC https://padlet.com/10107661/ocvxd0pk4m3ya7v6/wish/2516225149 sources: 10107661 https://padlet.com/10107661/ocvxd0pk4m3ya7v6/wish/2516227844 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.]]>     2023-03-14 14:37:26 UTC https://padlet.com/10107661/ocvxd0pk4m3ya7v6/wish/2516227844     10107661 https://padlet.com/10107661/ocvxd0pk4m3ya7v6/wish/2516231169 2023-03-14 14:39:23 UTC https://padlet.com/10107661/ocvxd0pk4m3ya7v6/wish/2516231169 10107661 https://padlet.com/10107661/ocvxd0pk4m3ya7v6/wish/2516232279 2023-03-14 14:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/10107661/ocvxd0pk4m3ya7v6/wish/2516232279 10107661 https://padlet.com/10107661/ocvxd0pk4m3ya7v6/wish/2516233331 2023-03-14 14:40:36 UTC https://padlet.com/10107661/ocvxd0pk4m3ya7v6/wish/2516233331