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Definitions Obesity- Having an excess of body fat Disease- Any interruption of the function of an organ or system History/ Origin of Obesity- From the Latin word “Obesus” which means “Huge”

History of Obesity Greeks were the first to identify obesity as a medical disorder. Indian Surgeon Sushruta related obesity to diabetes and heart disorders. During the Medieval Times, obesity was a sign of wealth and prosperity. Most doctors knew that it was a medical disorder, but the public chose to ignore it.

Signs/Symptoms Symptoms of Obesity- Breathlessness, sweating a lot, snoring, difficulty sleeping, tiredness, joint pains Obesity increases risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. How long they should last before concern: - Obesity has a wide range of forms. Adults should become concerned when their BMI reaches above 30. The reason for obesity all depends on a person’s body type, genetic susceptibility, and lifestyle.

Effects If the obese person is a parent then the child might take after the parent and become obese too. For the rest of the family the obese person becomes separated from the rest of the family because he or she is addicted to food and they might become poor because they will have to help pay for your diabetes medical bills and all the food that your body thinks you need. Also some jobs need you to not be obese like the milatary, modeling, dancing, and many jobs that have to do with physical activity.

Treatment/ Management Once you are obese, there are a few things you need to do: Eat healthy, exercise, get enough sleep Role of diet: To stop further weight gain, you should establish a reasonable weight loss goal by following the food pyramid. On top of that, you should also exercise. Role of Exercise: Exercising not only reduces stress but it helps you loose weight and gain self confidence. Once you get into a good habit of exercising, your brain releases endorphins that make you happy. Role of Family: They help the obese person by making healthier meals for one another, joining a gym and having a positive attitude.

WOW #1 From 1991 to 2000, the average weight of Americans increased by 8.5 pounds.

WOW # 2 Obesity is a lifestyle disease and women tend to be more obese than men

WOW #3 Mississippi is the home of the mud pie, Cajun fried pecans, sweet potato crunch, fried shrimp, and catfish. Mississippi is also home to the country’s fattest people—more than 25 percent of adult Mississippians are obese.

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