1. Obesity
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2. Information on Obesity
Is an epidemic in America that affects almost 93 million
In America, obesity percentage is 42%
Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater, severe at 40 or greater
Health issues
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Type 2 diabetes
Osteoarthritis
Stroke
Some cancers
etc

3. Cont’d Causes Behavior Environment Genetics Why we eat
The people we’re surrounded by
Genetics
Affects your eating patterns

4. My Community Service Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) Donated $20
Work to educated people on obesity, eliminate discrimination, and provide support to those that are obese

5. Common Good
“… for the common good is a good to which all members of society have access, and from whose enjoyment no one can be easily excluded.”
Healthy living is something that can benefit us all
No one should be excluded from this
It’s easy to help someone
Less likely to have diseases
Live a longer life
Happier
Be more active in society

6. References
Adult Obesity in the United States. (2015, September). Retrieved from Velasquez, M., Andre, C., Shanks, T., S.J., Meyer, M. J., (1992). Issues in Ethics. V5, N1. What Are the Health Risks of Overweight and Obesity?. (2012, July 13). Retrieved from topics/topics/obe/risks#