Mariana Valdez CHHS 302-2 Kinesiology

Mariana ValdezKinesiologyU.S. Public Health: The Contributing Factors of

Obesity is a world wide issue affecting many people out in our society. Professional Interest

Obesity is increasingly becoming an important public health concern among all age groups, which is associated with numerous health effects (Silihu, 2009).

60 percent of the U.S population does not participate in physical activity

More than 19 million Americans are overweight and obese in this country (Doane, 2010). What is the problem?

Obesity has been going on for two decades.

300,000 deaths each year in the U.S are attributed to obesity (Stein, 2004).

Obesity affects our society by contributing to multiple elements of health and well-being (Cavasos, 2011).

Rhetorical Timing

family genetics and lifestylepsychological problemssocial and environmental factorssedentary past timetechnology dietary factors & lack of exerciselack of sleep

Causes:

Hypertension

Coronary heart disease

Diabetes

Psychological effectsEffects:

Changing eating habits

Physical activity

Reducing television & computer time

Learning portion sizes

Eating daily fruits & vegetables

Drinking less sugary drinks

Solutions

Who need to hear about my research?

People interested in learning more about obesity

Those people who are unaware of the different health effects obesity can cause

Everyone can learn about obesity, even if they are not obese.

The information can help out a friend, family member, or a co-worker who needs more information on the topic.Community Connection

Images ReferencesImage 2: http://www.completelydevoted.org/2011/12/perfect-timing/

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Image 5: http://www.drsharma.ca/physical-activity-from-genes-to-policy.html

Image 6:http://www.choosemyplate.gov/print-materials-ordering/graphic-resources.html

Image 7:http://www.neatorama.com/2012/04/09/rethink-your-drink/

Cavasos, M. (2011, 01 02 ). How is obesity affecting us today? . Retrieved from http://www.livestrong.com/article/347708-how-is-obesity-affecting-us-today

Doane, S. (2010, January 08). Battling obesity in America. CBS News. Retrieved from http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18563_162-6069163.html

Galletta, G. M. (2013). Obesity. Retrieved from http://www.emedicinehealth.com/obesity/page2_em.htm

Lemonick, M. D. (June 07, 2004). America's Obesity Crisis Evolution: How We Grew So Big. Time Magazine, Retrieved from http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,994385,00.html.

Silihu, H. M. (2009). Obesity: What is an elderly population growing into? Maturitas, 63(1), 7-12. Retrieved from http://www.sciencedirect.com.library2.csumb.edu:2048/science/article/pii/S037851220900070X

Stanford Hospital and Clinics. (2013). Retrieved from http://stanfordhospital.org/clinicsmedServices/COE/surgicalServices/generalSurgery/bariatricsurgery/obesity/preventing.html

Stein , C. (2004). The epidemic of obesity. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 89(6), 2522-2525. Retrieved from http://jcem.endojournals.org/content/89/6/2522.full

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