Question

Define obesity. Look up the BMI ratio that defines obesity, Write down the different types of obesity and define each with 1 sentence. Explain why 1/3 of Americans are obese? Define stigma. Explain if obesity is a stigma amongst your social group. Explain how media (pick one: TV, movie, magazines, etc.) defines obesity. Remember to explain an explain of each situation, give a short scenario. Why do you think obesity should or should not be treated as a disease? Do you think it is really a disease? If so, is it a mental and/or physical one Define social determinants. Should health care workers focus more on the social determinants or medical issues of obesity? Explain why you think one focus would work better than another. Explain Health at Every Size Principle". Do you agree with this principal? Do you think health or size matter more in a person's life, as person's social life and a person's health?

Answer 1

1. According to WHO, obesity is defined as the excessive fat accumulation in the body of an individual which can cause serious health issues. BMI ratio of 30 or more than 30 is considered as obese. Types of obesity include class I, class II and class III.

BMI of 30.0-34.9 is considered under class I obesity. BMI of 35.0 to 39.9 is class II obesity and class III obesity includes BMI of more than 40.

1/3 Americans come under the obese category due to consumption of large portions of fast foods and performs little or no exercise. Fast foods have excessive amount of sugar and added fats which are contributing factors of obesity.