Weight Issues by William Crouch https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl Health Issues Facing Australia's Youth en-us 2017-03-23 01:39:05 UTC 2025-12-06 14:16:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Ninja.png Under Weight crouwill https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162003569 2017-03-23 01:42:37 UTC https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162003569 Overweight and obesity are increasingly common conditions. They are caused by the increase in the size and the amount of fat cells in the body. Doctors measure body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference to diagnose overweight and obesity. Obesity is a serious medical condition that can cause complications volkchlo https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162004353 2017-03-23 01:49:31 UTC https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162004353 crouwill https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162004507 Underweight is a term describing a person whose body weight is considered too low to be healthy.  Being underweight can indicate that the nutrients the body requires for optimal health and development are not present. 

]]> 2017-03-23 01:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162004507 This is relevant to youth because it can have lifelong implications and contribute to many leading causes of death among adults such as cardiovascular disease, some cancers and type 2 diabetes. volkchlo https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162004515 2017-03-23 01:51:06 UTC https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162004515 In 2007-08, one-quarter of all Australian children, or around 600,000 children aged 5-17, were overweight or obese. At the current rate, it is predicted that 65 per cent of young Australians will be overweight or obese by 2020. volkchlo https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162004807 2017-03-23 01:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162004807 Youth crouwill https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162005110 In 2011-12, 5 percent of those aged 12-17 were considered to be underweight. For those underweight it causes an inability to concentrate at school due to low energy levels, delayed puberty, developmental processes such as increase in muscle mass and bone mass are not usually achieved. it is also proven that 2.5 percent of all Australian's who are considered to be underweight are also experiencing stress.]]> 2017-03-23 01:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162005110 People who are obese, compared to those with a normal or healthy weight, are at increased risk for many serious diseases and health conditions including the following: volkchlo https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162005151 high blood pressure
 heart disease 
diabetes
high blood cholesterol
cancers 
and sleep disorders]]> 2017-03-23 01:57:19 UTC https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162005151 PHYSICAL HEALTH volkchlo https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162005327 2017-03-23 01:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162005327 MENTAL HEALTH volkchlo https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162005351 2017-03-23 01:59:20 UTC https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162005351 SOCIAL HEALTH volkchlo https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162005364 2017-03-23 01:59:28 UTC https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162005364 Psychological disorders which obesity may trigger include depression, eating disorders, distorted body image, and low self-esteem. They reported that the depression scores for obese people were as bad as, or worse than, those for patients with chronic pain. volkchlo https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162005410 2017-03-23 02:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162005410 More likely to suffer from discrimination in some situations for example employment, travel, schooling, healthcare. Fewer friends Lower educational achievement Lower employment Low self-esteem and confidence volkchlo https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162005553

]]> 2017-03-23 02:01:28 UTC https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162005553 PHYSICAL HEALTH volkchlo https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162005881 When you are underweight your immune system is not 100%. People underweight have a greater risk of infection and disease due to having a weak immune system. They also have low energy levels as they do not have a correct nutritional diet giving them their daily nutritional needs. People underweight often have a delayed onset of puberty which causes developmental processes like increase of bone mass and muscle mass to not be achieved. 

]]> 2017-03-23 02:04:56 UTC https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162005881 MENTAL HEALTH volkchlo https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162005894 Being underweight can affect your thinking processes, concentration and mood. It may be difficult to switch between topics or stayed focused on a single thing. It can cause moodiness and make you easily irritated. It can also cause stress, anxiety and depression. This is particularly significant if being underweight is due to an eating disorder.]]> 2017-03-23 02:05:06 UTC https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162005894 SOCIAL HEALTH volkchlo https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162005904 People underweight will usually have to try and deal with negative comments about their appearance. It can cause people to be self-conscious and possibly prevent you from participating in social activities such as a certain sport or stop you from going out with friends and spending time in public. ]]> 2017-03-23 02:05:14 UTC https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162005904 Over Weight volkchlo https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162006389 2017-03-23 02:11:01 UTC https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162006389 Exercise, Diets, Medicines and Surgery volkchlo https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162662914  If you're overweight or obese, losing weight can bring you a range of important health benefits. The key to success is making realistic changes to your diet and level of physical activity  that can become a part of your daily routine

Most people will need to reduce their daily kilojoule intake in order to lose weight. One way to do this is to swap unhealthy and high energy food choices such as fast food, processed food and sugary drinks for healthier choices.  

There are several prescription and non-prescription medicines available for weight loss in Australia, however it's important to use these in combination with reduced kilojoule intake and increased physical activity.

Obesity surgery  can help some people to lose weight by changing the way the body digests and absorbs food. 
]]> 2017-03-26 22:18:47 UTC https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162662914 Counseling. Therapy with trained mental health or other professionals can help you address emotional and behavioral issues related to eating. Therapy can help you understand why you overeat and learn healthy ways to cope with anxiety. You can also learn how to monitor your diet and activity, understand eating triggers, and cope with food cravings. volkchlo https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162663756 2017-03-26 22:29:00 UTC https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162663756 Weight Watchers is a program that sets out a meal plan for you and brings you healthy frozen foods ready to be heated up. They help to assist in weight loss and maintenance. volkchlo https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162664182 2017-03-26 22:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162664182 Health promotion strategy crouwill https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162664931 Returning to a healthy weight can be difficult for someone who is significantly  underweight. It is helpful to see a health care provider and rule out any underlying condition, such as an autoimmune disorder or digestive malabsorption issues, that are causing you to lose too much weight. When you are trying to put on weight you should focus on consuming nutrient dense, high calorie foods. Food options like complex carbohydrates brown rice and oats and healthy fats including, avocados and nuts. Big meals might be an issue to eat for people underweight so more smaller meals throughout the day will  do the job.]]> 2017-03-26 22:42:53 UTC https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162664931 volkchlo https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162665626 2017-03-26 22:51:39 UTC https://padlet.com/crouwill/qimiwh18w3bl/wish/162665626