Abstract
Obesity is a medical condition in wich the body fat is accumulated to an extent that it may have a negative effect on health. To calculate if a person is obese or not we use the formula of body mass index (BMI), in wich weight (in kilogram) is divided by height (in meter) squared. If the BMI of a person is twenty-five or above this person is considered as overweight and if it is thirty or above he is generally considered as obese. It increases the likelihood of various deseases , particulary cardiovascular deseases , type 2 diabet, obstructive sleep apnea, certain types of cancer, osteoarthritis and depression. Obesity is the topic that I have chosen to talk about. In this research paper you are going to read what obesity is, ways to prevent it ,by what is caused and its treatment.
Introduction
Obesity nowadays is considered as a big problem. In Unated States 2 out of 3 people are suffering from obesity. The aim of our research is to know better what obesity is , what causes obesity , how to prevent it , who is at risk and the treatments. I also will present the survey that I did with some obese children. We sow that these people are used with this kind of life and do nothing to change it. Many people refuse to talk because they were afraid from the judgement of our mental sick society.
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Another goal of this research paper is to provide a solution , help people to raise their voice and take a step to explain the importance of knowing and accepting youself as you are. These individs only need support , they need to know that there is someone that belives in their power , because obesity is more complex than we all think and facing it is not easy.
Methods
I chose to talk about this topic as it is an important topic related to health issues nowadays , however it was not easy to to find the right information and to work with it. I read different books , searched online and read about hundred of cases that different people have written about themselves. In general the people that suffer from obesity, have also emotional issues related to it and it is very difficult to have a conversation with them or to make them talk about their problems. Sometimes they even become aggressive because they may not feel comfortable with themselves and the world around them. I made a questionnaire and I came up to my own conclusion that I will present below.
What Is Obesity?
When amount of calories we take is bigger than amount of calories that we burn, in this point we start to add weight. Obesity is defined as having a body mass index of thirty or more. These people are more likely to be affected by serious deseases , such as : type 2 diabets , heart disease and cancer. Obesity in itself is not only calculated according to BMI. It is more than that. It is a multi-factorial disorder where genetics , environment, development and behaviour all play a role in persons likelihood of having obesity. The brain is responsible for everything that happens to our body. Especially hypothalamous that is a part of the brain send signals to our stomach , pancreas , rectum and they send it back not only how much to eat but how much to store. In this kind of people signals are stronger and everything they eat return to fat.
What Causes Obesity?
Lack of activity is one of the factors that causes obesity. Also if you take more calories than you burn in a day causes overweight and then obesity. In general highlights of what causes obesity are:
- Inactivity . ( If you have a sedentary lifestyle you can easily take in more calories and gain weight more easily.)
- Unhealthy diet and eating habits. ( Eating in fast foods or eating in a unhealthy way , and gaining weight is inevitable.)
Also there are some more other factors of gaining weight , like :
- Slepness
- High- Carb food
- Genetics
- Medical Problems
- Pregnancy
- Quiting Smoking
- Age.
Result
People that suffer from obesity had a CC pair of this heterogeneous nucleotide ribonuclear protein DOB-. People who have this CC pair have low levels of brain derived neurotrophic factors and higher levels of obesity. Those people that have a TT pair have high levels of brain derived neurotrophic factor and tend to have leon figures. Those that have a TC pair , have medium likelihood of having obesity. In Albania people tend to have a TC pair. Some people are born obese , that is in their genes. These individual refuse to get medical attention , because they do not see obesity like a disease. They have poorer treatment adherence. They do not trust their helth providers also avoid following up care and there is poor communication. Psychologically we see depression , anxiety , low self-esteem, poor body image , substance abuse and suicidality.
95 million adults have obesity. To treat them doctors use diet , physical activity and weight loss surgery.
International Cases
As a case study we have taken a 52 year old female that her BMI was 38.1 and was near depression. When she was 42 weighed 150 lbs, when her 18 year old son left college and has gained steadily since that time. At september 2004 she entered in a program that changed her life. By doing hypocaloric diet she lost 1 lb per week and set herself a daily walking program. Her goal was 7000- 10.000 steps/day. We went to ask the doctor and he said : “ We did not have problems with this patient , she had improvement in blood pressure and emotional eating. Small changes can produce big results and patient did not have metabolic syndrome. She only had hypertension.” Now she is leaving as all normal people and is happy with her new lifestyle.
Discussion
There has always been a discussion if someone is born with obesity ( may have it genetic or it is created by time). There are many examples for both sides. However, is up to us to control our routine , to take care of ourselves by choosing to have healthy food or to do sports. Even if children are born obese , this kind of routines may help them reduce obesity. Since the rate of obesity is growing up to fast we should do something and the only way is by making good lifestyle choices. Meanwhile the federal goverment are putting an emphasis on healthy choices and activities.
Conclusion
The aim of my report was the right informing about obesity , caouses and how to prevent it. Everyone can suffer from obesity so it is important to know more about it and its consequences. Furthermore, by reading and sharing other people experiences about obesity , it may be easier for someone who is suffering quietly to do something about itself. Obesity is not only a physical “disease” but it is also an emotional one as well. It is very important to be treated in the right way using all methods discussed above. Healthy body , healthy mind , healthy life!
References
- Obesity. Retrieved from https://www.healthline.com/health/obesity.
- Obesity. ( 2015 , June 10). Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/obesity/symptoms-causes/syc-20375742.
- Causes of Obesity. ( 2015, November 20). Retrieved from https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323551.php .
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