Childhood Obesity Khalid Hassan Mrs.Timm 12G 10 March 2013
Introduction -What is Obesity? -Causes of Obesity. - Contribution to Obesity. - Effects on Health. Is fast food the major contributor to childhood obesity?
What is Obesity? Obesity is abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health.
Causes of Obesity
Contributions to Obesity Behavior and Environment Socioeconomic status and culture Advertisements
Effects on Health Physical Health Mental Health
Physical Health Heart disease Diabetes Cancers hypertension Stroke Respiratory problems
Mental Health Low self esteem Difficulties in socializing Fatigue Sleep apnea
Obesity Cycle
The power of the fast-food empire Average TV time Average exposure to commercials Teletubbies and the Emperors Mcdonalds in the Media Increase in soft drink consumption
What can the Law do? Banning schools from selling Junk Food Banning Advertisements which encourage on buying Junk Food Redbull example in Bahrain
What can an Obese Person do?
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