Rodriguez, Crystal

1.) What is obesity?- Obesity is a medical condition where a person has excess body fat. Obesity is not a disease, it's a condition that can increase a person's risk of developing certain health problems. Having a body mass index (bmi) of more than 30 is considered obese.

2.) What's the percentage of obesity in the U.S?- The percentage of obese adults age 20 and over is about 35.9%. Adults of age 20 and over who are considered over weight or obese is about 69.2%. Adolescents age 12-19 are 18.4% obese. This data is for people who live in the United States.

3.) Can obesity lead to any diseases?- Obesity increases the chance to get many different diseases. For example obesity can lead to Cardiovascular disease which is a heart disease and can cause a stroke. Diabetes type 2 is another disease that obesity leads to. Obesity can lead to musculoskeletal disorders especially osteoarthritis. These diseases puts many Americans who are obese in danger.

4.) Is there a cure for obesity?- Lifestyle changes can help with weight-loss, including cutting back on calories. Having 1,200-1,600 a day can help lose weight safely without any medical risks. Eating healthy and exercising well everyday helps a lot. Eating fruits, vegetables, and fat free or low fat dairy products can be a good way to start.

5.) What are causes to child obesity?- A leading cause for child obesity is an unhealthy diet and eating too much junk food. Another cause is lack of exercise because kids are usually playing video games or watching tv so they're not active. Some kids might be obese by genetic factors, it's not too common but can be a reason.

              CITED SOURCES

http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/overwt.htm

http://www.globalissues.org/article/558/obesity#Healthimpacts

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/obe/treatment.html

http://childrens.org/health/causes-of-child-obesity/

http://www.obesityaction.org/educational-resources/resource-articles-2/general-articles/3906-2

  Obesity Research Questions: Michael Villalobos

1.) How do you know if your child is overweight or obese?- Doctors can most definitely inform you by checking your child's BMI which is also known as body mass

index. It's used to see if their weight is appropriate for their height.

2.) Does obesity affect school performance?- It is shown that obese students have lower test scores than the skinnier students. Obese students are most likely to get held back a year or not even attend college. (ex. Kindergarten- 5th grade obese students scored lower in math tests than their slimmer piers).

3.) What are some over eating risks?- It can damage your physical and mental health. It can degrade your self esteem. Separate you from your social and family life. Lastly, you can end up with diabetes and heart disease.

4.) What are some treatments for obesity?- You can make a long term plan with your doctor and make some goals. You can attend counseling and the most common treatment, just plain dieting.

5.) How can you prevent obesity?- Most people become obese due to the lack of physical activity so one thing people should do is exercise more. They should also change their eating habits, reduce the amount of time they spend watching tv, eat slower because that gets you full faster and eat healthier foods.

              CITED SOURCEShttp://www.cnn.com/2012/06/14/health/obesity-affect-school-performance

http://www.patient.co.uk/health/obesity-and-overweight-in-children

http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/obesity-disease-the-possible-effects-of-overeating.html#b

http://www.m.webmd.com/diet/tc/obesity-treatment-overview

http://stanfordhospital.org/clinicsmedServices/COE/surgicalServices/generalSurgery/bariatricsurgery/obesity/preventing.html

Rangel, Vivian

1.) Can children under the age of 10 become obese?- Studies show that more blacks & hispanics are obese compared to whites. More are obese between the ages of 2-19 and can be at risk of Type 2 diabetes. A big reason why this is more common is because children spend more time watching tv then they are outside enjoying the outdoors.

2.) How many pounds over do you need to be in order to be considered obese?- It all has to do with your BMI (body mass index). This is what doctors can do to see if you're in you right weight stage. If your BMI is 25-29.9 you are overweight. If your BMI is 30 or higher you are now considered obese.

3.) What are the risks of obesity?- Some risks are Type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure, fatty liver disease, gallstones and signs of heart disease.

4.) Can obesity affect your relationships with others?- In a relationship where two people are quite big and one is bigger than the other, one feels more hopeless than the other. It can also bring down your self esteem, dignity and you'll have emotional imbalance. Your sad energy can bring everybody else down.

5.) By how many years can obesity shorten your life?- Obesity reduces your life for approximately 3 years. Severe obesity shortens your life for a good 10 years. 10 years is how much your life would reduce if you have been smoking your whole life. (BMI: 30-35 obese ; 40-50 severe).

                CITED SOURCEShttp://www.patient.co.uk/health/obesity-and-overweight-in-children

http://www.childrensdefense.org/policy-priorities/childrens-health/child-nutrition/childhood-obesity.html

http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/adult/defining.html

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/obesity-and-relationships/79097

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090319224823.htm

Alexis Torres

1) How much money does an obese person spend on healthcare?

Obese people spend $1,429 more on health insurance than people with a health weight do.

“ Harvard School of Public Health >> The Obesity Prevention >> Economic Cost.” The Obesity Prevention Source. N.p., n.d. http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesity-consequences/economic/ Web. 05 Sept. 2013

2) How much does the government spend on obese people?

The government spends approximately $147 billion each year.

“HHS HealthBeat (Spetember 28, 2011).” Billions on Obesity. N.p., n.d. http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesity-consequences/economic/ Web. 05 Sept. 2013.

3) How come diet don’t work? Or sometimes exercise?

Diet’s don’t work because they have extremely strict eating guidelines that are unrealistic. Most of these diets result in muscle loss, so your metabolism slows down. Thus causing the restriction of more calories. At a certain point the dieter can no longer sustain a stable set of mind so they quit to save themselves from physical and psychological strife. Exercise only works when you burn off more calories than you consume. In the event that the number of calories that you burned off is less than the number of calories consumed, you will gain weight.

“Heathy Michigan – Why Diets Fail.” Healthy Michigan- Why Diets Fail. N.P., n.d. Web. 05 Sept. 2013 http://www.michigan.gov/healthymichigan/0,4675,7-216-33084_33092_33097---,00.html

http://mb-house.co.za/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Why-Exercise-Wont-Make-You-Thin-TIME.pdf

4). Any type of food should be eaten in moderation, pending on what part of the food group(s) it falls under. The amounts vary on age, se and activity level but for any person on a 2000 calorie diet, the portions should follow as such: 6 ounces of grains, 2 ½ cups of vegetables, 2 cups of fruit, 3 cups of dairy, and 51/2 ounces of meat per day. Fats and oils should not be consumed often.

“How Much Do I Need to Eat?” How Much Do I Need to Eat? N.p., n.d. http://www.fns.usda.gov/eatsmartplayhardhealthylifestyle/smartchoices/howmuchdoineedtoeat.htm Web. 05 Sept. 2013

5) How much does it cost to eat healthy?

For a family of four (a couple, and two offspring) the cost is about $175 per week.

http://www.choosemyplate.gov/foodgroups/downloads/ConsumerEconomicsPerspective.pdf

Jennifer Rico

On average, about how many fast food advertisements are shown to minors on television per day? A typical preschooler (ages 2-5) sees 2.8 TV advertisements; children (ages 6-11) see 3.5 TV ads;

teenagers (12-17) see 4.7 ads per day.

http:// www.fastfoodmarketing.org/fast_food_facts_in_brief. aspx

What health risks could obesity lead to? Obesity could lead to: high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, joint problems (osteoarthritis) sleep

apnea, respiratory problems, cancer, metabolic syndrome, and psychosocial effects. http://standfordhospital.org/clinicsmedServices/COE/surgicalServices/generalSurgery/bariatricsurgery/obesity/effects.html

What is the world’s fattest country? The world’s fattest country is currently Mexico with 32.8 percent of adults obese, but not far behind is

The United States with 31.8 percent of adults obese. http://news.yahoo.com/blog/news/america-fattest-obese-un-144341236.html

How many people have died from obesity over the years? Obesity has doubled since 1980. At least 2.8 million adults die from obesity each year, leading to the 5th

leading risks of global deaths. http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs311/en

Are poor people more likely to be obese than wealthy people? Yes, a study in Utah showed that people making $25,000 or less had 30% of adults obese compared to

people making $75,000 or more who had 23% of adults obese. This could be due to lack of exercise from working too much, not being able to afford gyms or fitness centers, buying food that has more calories because it’s cheaper. http://institutefornaturalhealing.com/2011/04/the-economics-of-obesity-why-are-poor-people-fat/

Yesenia Devora

What causes overweight and obesity?There are many causes that make

obesity possible. One of many is a lack of energy balance. Lack of energy balance is when you don’t balance the food you eat because you don’t exercise.

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/healthtopics/topics/obe/causes.html

1. What are the health risks of overweight and obesity?Coronary

Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Stroke, Cancer, and many more. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/obe/risks.html

2. How can we prevent obesity?Following a healthy

lifestyle can help you prevent overweight and obesity

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/obe/prevention.html

3. How has the childhood obesity rate changed over the years?

The percentage of the childhood obesity has skyrocketed. From the year of 1980 to 2008, in only 28 years, obesity has nearly tripled in the group ages from 18 years and under.  http://www.sparkpe.org/blog/how-has-the-childhood-obesity-rate-changed/

4. Who is to blame for obesity?There is no reason to

blame the individual because the society has motivated many people to buy fast food than vegetables. No one can say that they saw a commercial to buy carrots and tomatoes. http://www.apa.org/monitor/2012/10/pc.aspx

Guadalupe Lopez

11. How often do people eat fast food every week?

People (Americans) eat fast food about 4 to 5 (4.8) times a week. For other nations this ratio is lower: 1-3 ratios. This is due to the fact that other societies haven’t really adopted to the “American way” – our daily lifestyle. Other countries have different traditions as well as different life styles.

11 Facts About American Eating Habits | Do Something www.dosomething.org/tipsandtools/11-facts-ab out - american - eating -habits 11 Facts About American Eating Habits. Recommend . Tweet Widget , , , , , , , , , ,

www.foodinsight.org.

12. How much health care does obesity cost?

• As a nation the “ U.S. spends as much as $147 billion annually on the costs of obesity, CDC squ” (indirect medical costs)

-In 2006obesity accounted for 9.1% of medical spending’s”

• “People who are obese spend almost $1,500 more each yr. on health care”

-…almost 41% more than an average weight person.

Fact Check: The cost of obesity - CNN.comwww.cnn.com/2010/ HEALTH /02/09/fact.check. obesity /index.html Feb 09, 2010 · The White House on Tuesday unveiled its campaign to fight childhood obesity. First lady Michelle Obama is spearheading the effort.

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13. What are some solutions to control obesity, have they helped?

Solutions to control obesity include: exercising, dieting (going on diets), taking pills, and surgery. These solutions aren’t very effective due to every one’s different body. The solutions mentioned above take a lot of time in one way or another include dedication/effort and can damage your health if done incorrectly, as well as hurt your pocket.

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Healthy diet to prevent obesity. Eat plenty ... Walking is the best exercise that every body can do. ... Get off from the bus one or two stops before your destination.

14. How has the solution helped?

The solutions mentioned above can help to stop people from becoming more obese. Depending on your body and what solution you choose can also make you not obese. Also different methods can help prevent others from becoming obese as well as encourage other obese people to try these methods. Spreading the word to others about solutions that have worked to stop/ end you from being obese also creates new “much effective” methods, and “inspires” others.

Preventing Obesity - Western Washington Universitywww.wwu.edu/ healthy living/education/ obesity / prevent ion.shtml Jul 6, 2010 - Activities of Daily Living (ADL); Diet; Non-exercise Activity ... Further, exercise can help prevent obesity from hypokinesis (lack of regular physical activity). ... and the decrease in HDL cholesterol (the “good” cholesterol) that is ...

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15. does fast food really have part in saying that it’s part of the cause of the obeisity problem/who are it’s companions?

Everyone likes to blame obesity on fast food but really the fast food chain has its companions. One of the fast food chains best friends is the American Life style” our own society Our society is focused on the working the whole day sitting down on a chair next to a desk and not having any time to cook something g when we get home. The time limit forces people to consume fast food.

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Edyth Rosales

1. Why is obesity happening?

Obesity is happening because maybe people can’t afford fruits and vegetables because the prices have

gone up. For example the tomato is like a dollar something each pound.

2. How is obesity important to our lifestyle?

Obesity is important to our lifestyle because there are obese people in your family or your friends that

need you to be there for them to support them.

3. Why is the fast food industry gaining more money than education funds?

Fast food industries are gaining more money than education funds because they advertise on T.V. and

then kids want to go to that fast food place. The parents then take them because they can afford it or the kids

were doing a tantrum and that’s the routine for most people.

4. Why is obesity impacting children?

Obesity is impacting children because all they want to eat is chicken nuggets. They also don’t exercise

they just sit down and watch T.V. and play video games all day.

5. Why did they name type 2 diabetes a child disease?

They named type 2 diabetes a child disease because more children have this disease. Also people who are

overweight are more likely to have this disease. Type 2 diabetes is genetic so if the dad has it he can pass

it down to his children.

Web addresses

http://www.cdc.gov/nchs

http://m.kidshealth.org/parent/medical/endocrine/type2.htm

Manuel Miranda9/9/13

Per.5RESEARCH QUESTIONS

Q: What is the life expectancy of a healthy person?A: In the United States, the average life expectancy at birth is 79 years old.(http://gamapserver.who.int/gho/interactive_charts/mbd/life_expectancy/atlas.html )

Q: What is obesity's effect on the average person's lifespan.A: Obesity can reduce a person's lifespan by 10 years, the equivalent of lifelong smoking.(http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090319224823.htm )

Q:How many fast food commercials does a child see in a day?A: A child will see over ten fast food commercials in a day(4000 a year)(http://www.preventioninstitute.org/focus-areas/supporting-healthy-food-a-activity/supporting-healthy-food-and-activity-environments-advocacy/get-involved-were-not-buying-it/735-were-not-buying-it-the-facts-on-junk-food-marketing-and-kids.html )

Q:What is the average age of obesity in the United States?A: The age in which obesity peaks is 45-64 years.(http://www.gallup.com/poll/142736/obesity-peaks-middle-age.aspx )

Q: How more or less expensive is a homemade meal compared to a fast food meal?A: A homemade meal is significantly cheaper than a fast food meal when comparing the price of a fast food meal, to the price of ingredients to make a homemade meal. (http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/feature?section=news/food_coach&id=6702155 )

Jesus Reyes

1.What health problems are common with obesity to children?

-Obesity in children may lead to health problems, which can have consequences in adulthood. Some of these problems include heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, sleep apnea, and social discrimination.

(http://www.letsmove.gov/health-problems-and-childhood-obesity)

2. Do genes have an influence on obesity?

Yes, genes that are passed on in family may contain obesity, but the environment a person is in impacts their diet more than anything.

(http://www.cdc.gov/genomics/resources/diseases/obesity/index.htm)

3. What percentage of the U.S. population are obese that are adults?

-During the 20th century the obesity rates gave increased at a slow rate. Over 35 percent of adults have obesity and this average will keep on rising.

(http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html)

4What are the medical costs of obesity?

-The estimated annual medical cost of obesity in the U.S. was $147 billion in 2008 the medical costs for people who are obese were $1,429 higher than those of normal weight.

(http://content.healthaffairs.org/content/28/5/w822.full.pdf+html)

5.What is the impact of school on obesity?

-A significant influence on children’s obesity is school.

-Some of these factors are the food, which in some cases contain high calories.

-Advertisement on non-healthy foods around schools also impacts a child’s choice.

-Physical activity is limited in school and may sometimes lack.

Dianne Gutierrez

1.How much do low-income families get for food stamps per month?A typical low income family would receive about $150 in food stamps per month, giving that it is a family of three people and were to only earn $6.50 an hour (36 hours a week). http://www.cbpp.org/cms/index.cfm?fa=view&id=1771

2.How much would it cost to live on fast food for a month?The average American (30 years old) spends $150 dollars a month on fast food. http://answers.ifood.tv/question/how-much-money-does-the-average-american-spend-on-fast-food-per-month

3.How much would it cost to live of fresh produce for a month in America?For one 19-50 year old male to live off of produce from the supermarket in America, it would cost about $182 a month. For one female 19-50 years old to do the same thing, it would be about $163 a month. For a nine year old child, the cost for food would be $152 per month http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/USDAFoodCost-Home.htm

4.How much would it cost to live of fresh produce for a month in Europe?In Europe, the average family (two parents & one teen) would spend £228 per month on grocery shopping. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22417334http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2210048/Rises-import-fuel-taxes-push-British-family-food-32-cent-higher-rest-Europe.html

5.How many ethnicities have their-own food pyramid?There are only 6 versions of the food pyramid, one for every race (including American). The differences between the food pyramids are primarily the kinds of food that go into each group. This is not including the vegan, vegetarian, or any other life style food pyramids.http://healthsmartva.pwnet.org/pdf/Cultural_Influences.pdfhttp://thesocietypages.org/graphicsociology/tag/food/http://commonhealth.wbur.org/2011/11/oldways-traditional-eating

Natalie Henriquez

1. Can college make you gain weight?

Yes, college can make you gain weight the fact that they are so busy with their studies and they don’t have a parent buying them food because they live on their own now. The fact that they are so focused on their studies they have no time to go out and buy groceries they just go to fast food restaurants because it is easier for them.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/09/120917123937.htm

2. Could lack of sleep cause you to gain weight?

Studies have shown that when you don’t get enough sleep you can gain weight that can lead to obesity if you stay up every night. Because when you stay up your body tends to get hungry and you begin to reach for a bag of potato chips and that leads even though we don’t realize it. Not only that but the body needs an average of 7.5 percent of sleep and if you don’t get those hours of sleep your metabolism starts to work slowly.

http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/excessive-sleepiness-10/lack-of-sleep-weight-gain

3. Can parents be the cause for there children’s obesity?

It all depends. If a child sees his parents eating junk food or drinking soda he or she will do the same. The parents are the ones who buy the food and have discipline over their kids and if they don’t have discipline over their kids they will end up being obese. Parents are the example to their kids and they need to give them the correct example when it comes to eating healthy. So parents can be the cause for their kid’s obesity.

http://www.livescience.com/3293-parents-blamed-childhood-obesity.html

4. What are some of the leading causes of obesity in America?

One of them is poor nutrition if our body doesn’t get the proper nutrients that it needs; it’s going to begin to slow down, making it even harder to lose weight. Also the lack of exercise slows down a humans metabolism and that doesn’t give them the ability to digest there food correctly.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/262489-the-leading-causes-of-obesity-in-america/

5. Are poor people more likely to be obese?

The fact that poor people work very hard to consume money and probably have two jobs to work by the end of the day there are stressed out and just want to go home and sleep. Not only have that but they just buy something cheap that is unhealthy and they have no axcess to gyms like middled class people do. The main reason to lower income people being overweight is because the unhealthiest and most fating foods are the cheapest.

http://institutefornaturalhealing.com/2011/04/the-economics-of-obesity-why-are-poor-people-fat/

Jocelyn Casillas

1. What is obesity? Obesity is defined as excess body fat.http://www.letsmove.gov/obesity

2. What health conditions can be caused from being obese? “Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer, some of the leading causes of preventable death.”

http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/childhood.html

3. What are the statistics of people being obese in the U.S.?

More than one-third of U.S. adults (35.7%) are obese. 

Approximately 17% (or 12.5 million) of children and adolescents aged 2—19 years are obese.

1 out of 3 kids now considered overweight or obese.

http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/childhood.html http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/body/overweight_obesity.html

4. Are low-income children more likely to be obese? A recent study in Los Angeles County showed that adolescents living in low-income neighborhoods were nine times as likely to be overweight as those living in well-off neighborhoods. 

http://www.childrensdefense.org/policy-priorities/childrens-health/child-nutrition/childhood-obesity.html

5. How many people die due to obesity annually?

There is an annual estimate of 365,000 deaths from poor nutrition and physical inactivity.

http://www.cdc.gov/PDF/Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Calculating_Obesity-Related_risk.pdf

Audrey ZhaoTeen Obesity Questions

1. How many lives are held back due to obesity?About 70% of obese youth are likely to have at least one risk factor upon cardiovascular disease. They are also likely to have prediabetes, bone and joint problems and adult health problems.(“Childhood Obesity Facts”, http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/obesity/facts.htm)

2. How much exercise do we need a day? Teens need at least an hour of exercise a day. (“How Much Exercise Do You Need”, http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/physical-activity-guidelines/ )

3. How many calories do we need a day? At the age of fifteen, boys need 2820 calories, and girls need 2390 calories a day.

(“How many calories do teenagers need?”, http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/how-many-calories-do-teenagers-need.aspx?CategoryID=51&SubCategoryID=165 )

4. What is the fattest state in the country?Mississippi is the fattest state in the country.(“F as in Fat: Top 15 Fattest States in US”, http://www.cbsnews.com/2300-204_162-10008479-16.html )

5. How does our obesity rate compare to the years back?Teen obesity rate increased from 5% in 1980 to 18% in 2010. (“Childhood Obesity Facts”, http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/obesity/facts.htm)

Raquel Garcia

Obesity Research Questions

1. How many people have died over obesity in past years?

-300,000 deaths each year in the United States are associated with obesity. http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/calls/obesity/fact_consequences.html

2. How many adults in the U.S are or have been obese?

- 61% of adults in the United States were overweight or obese in 1999. http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/calls/obesity/fact_glance.html

3. How bad has obesity affected kids?

- 13% of children aged 6 to 11 years and 14% of adolescents aged 12 to 19 years were overweight in 1999.

http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/calls/obesity/fact_glance.html

4. Are women more likely to get obese or are men?

- In women, overweight and obesity are higher among members of racial and ethnic minority populations than in non-Hispanic white women.

- 69% of non-Hispanic black women are overweight or obese compared to 58% of non-Hispanic black men.

- 62% of non-Hispanic white men are overweight or obese compared to 47% of non-Hispanic white women.

http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/calls/obesity/fact_consequences.html

5. What can obesity cause?

- Premature death

- Cancer

- Heart disease

- Diabetes

- Breathing problems

- Arthritis

- Reproductive complications

http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/calls/obesity/fact_consequences.html

Trujillo, Paul

1. How many people die of obesity each year?

A: The lives taken by obesity average out to about 850 lives a day, 300,000 per year. However that is only the average, the number is increasing at an inevitable rate.

Source: http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Many-People-Die-From-Obesity-Each-Year?---Shockingly-Hundreds-Per-Day!&id=3827239

2. Who is most affected by obesity?

A: Studies show that non-Hispanic blacks are affected most by obesity (about 49%). This is compared to Mexican-Americans (about 40%), all Hispanics (about 39%), and non-Hispanic whites (about 34%).

Source: http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html

3. How much does obesity really cost?

A: It is estimated that the annual cost for obesity is about $147 billion dollars in 2008. It is also stated that the cost is about $1,429 more for someone who is obese rather than someone who us normal weight.

Source: http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html

4. What percentage, in the U.S alone, of children is obese?

A: Approximately 17%, which is about 12.5 million, of children between the ages of 2-19 are obese. Since 1980, the rate of obesity has almost tripled.

Source: http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/childhood.html

5. What can you do to prevent obesity?

A: There are many ways to do this. First off, you can exercise. Studies show that adults need at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate to rigorous exercise a week, plus muscle strengthening activities on 2 or more of those days. Also, you can work on improving your lifestyle. Now, your lifestyle is now only your diet, but also a state of mind, you must tell yourself you can do it in order to be successful.

Marcos Enriquez

1. Are obese people low-income or high-income ?

People coming from low -income are more likely to become obese. For children it is 2 times as likely to be obese if you come from a family that is low-income.

http://frac.org/initiatives/hunger-and-obesity/are-low-income-people-at-greater-risk-for-overweight-or-obesity/

2. How many obese people die per year?

One out of every eight deaths in America is caused by an illness directly related to overweight and obesity.

http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/news/testimony/obesity07162003.html

112,000 deaths are associated with obesity each year.

http://www.cdc.gov/PDF/Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Calculating_Obesity-Related_risk.pdf

3.Do all obese people have health problems?

 Being obese increases the risk of many different types of health problems.

Coronary heart disease

Type 2 diabetes

Cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides)

Stroke

Liver and Gallbladder disease

Sleep apnea and respiratory problems

Osteoarthritis (a degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint)

Gynecological problems (abnormal menses, infertility)

http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/effects/

4. What are the effects of fat camps?

Couldn't find a definitive answer.

5. What is the most common age for obesity?

Approximately 3 out of every 10 Americans in the age range of 45-64 are obese, which is the highest amongst any other ages.

http://www.gallup.com/poll/142736/obesity-peaks-middle-age.aspx 

Presiliana Aburto

1. What is the obesity rate among race/ ethnic groups?

Blacks: 49.5%; Mexican American: 40.4%; Whites:34.4%

2. Definition of obesity and overweight?

Labels for ranges of weight that are greater than what is considered healthy for your given

height.

3. Has obesity increased or decreased in the past few years?

In 2000, no state had a prevalence of 30% but in 2010, 12 states had a prevalence of 30%. In

2012, obesity prevalence ranged from 20.5%- 34%, 9 states ranging from 20%-25%, and 13

states ranging from an equal or higher 30%.

4. Top 6 countries with the highest obesity rate in 2012.

1- American samoa:74.60%

2-Tokelau: 64.40%

3-Tonga: 56.00%

4- Kiribati: 50.60%

5-Saudi Arabia: 35.60%

6-United States: 33.60%

5. What is the trend of obesity among adolescents?

In 1980, 7% of 6-11 year-olds and 5% of 12-19 year-olds were obese. In 2010, 18% of 6-19

year-olds were obese; overall, one third of the nation’s children were obese.

1.http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html 2.http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/adult/defining.html 3.http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html#Prevalence 4.https://www.cia.gov/news-information/featured-story-archive/2012-featured-story-archive/obesity-

according-to-the-world-factbook.html 5.http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/obesity/facts.htm

Brenda Sanchez9/9/13 Per.6Research QuestionsQ1. How many people die due to obesity in America?        About 300,000 deaths per year are a cause of obesity.(http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/calls/obesity/fact_consequences.html)Q2. What percent of Americans have type2 diabetes?About 23.6 million people in the US have diabetes & 90 percent to 95 percent have type 2 diabetes.

(http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/patientcare/healthcare_services/diabetes_endocrine/about_diabetes/statistics_about_diabetes/Pages/index.aspx)Q3. How many fast food restaurants are there in America?        There are more than 500,000 fast food restaurants in America.(http://www.pamf.org/teen/health/nutrition/fastfood.html)Q4. What percent of Americans are obese?        35.9% of adults age 20 years and over are obese.69.2% of adults age 20 years and over are overweight, including obesity.18.4 of adolescents’ ages 12-19 years are obese.18.0% of children ages 6-11 years are obese.12.1% of children ages 2-5 years are obese.(http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/overwt.htm)Q5. What was the child obesity rate in America 2012?About one in three American kids and teens are overweight or obese. (Tripling the rate in 1963) (http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/Overweight-in-Children_UCM_304054_Article.jsp)

Anferny Ramirez

How many people died from obesity every year?

Every year, 3.1 million people die from obesity.

http://www.wellsphere.com/healthy-eating-article/sugar-shock-can-be-deadly-high-blood-sugar-triggers-about-3-1-million-deaths-a-year-researchers-find/533407

What percentage of Americans have diabetes?

25.8 million Americans have diabetes, and every year 1.9 million more people are diagnosed with diabetes.

http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/consumer/research.htm

How many fast food restaurants are there in America?

There are 160,000 million fast food restaurants in America.

http://www.numberof.net/number-of-fast-food-restaurants-in-america/

What is the worst food company to eat at?

Any fast food restaurant you eat at, is the worst one to dine at because either way , you are still eating unhealthy food.

http://www.ehow.com/info_8068947_worst-foods-eat.html

What food company is the most likely to cause diabetes?

Any type of food which is unhealthy at any restaurant can cause diabetes, so the restaurant that most likely could cause diabetes is all type of restaurants.

http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/condition/diabetes

Why are the healthier foods at fast food companies cost more than the non-healthy food?

Healthier foods cost more than fast food , because the healthier foods such as salads, fruit or vegetables might be harder to find in those locations. As well as the cost of supplying the healthier food which cost more than supplying fast food.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/386036-why-is-healthy-food-more-expensive-than-fast-food/

Miguel LopezPer 2

9/10/13 What are fat camps?Fat camps are summer camps that focus on healthy eating and exercise to help over weight people control their weight. They have activities such as swimming, horseback riding, weight training etc.http://www.fatcamps.net/fat-camp.htmAre fat camps successful?Fat camps or weight loss resorts are not for everyone. They may work for some people but it may not work for everyone. The results may be temporary and you might gain the weight back.http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/04/11/adult.fat.camp/index.htmlIs obesity affected by your environment or is it genetic?Obesity is affected by both your environment and it is genetic. We live in environment where the use of cars and bus transportation is used over walking or cycling to get to any destination. If obesity runs in the family it is going to be in your genetic makeup. It will control your metabolism and all your good or bad eating habits.http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/healthyliving/obesityandweight/whatcausesobesity/the-causes-of-obesity-genes-behaviour-and-the-environmentDo obese people affect the people around them?Obese people only affect the people around them such as their friends when they are in the process of becoming obese. Their friends have a 57 percent chance of becoming obese when they begin gaining the extra weight.http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/25/health/25iht-fat.4.6830240.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0Which gender is more likely to be obese?Many people think that men are the most likely to be obese because men tend to eat more meat and unhealthy people than women but men have a higher metabolism resting rate than women do. Which means men burn more calories resting than women do. http://uhaweb.hartford.edu/IKEACHUMB/

Jaylene Quintana

1.)  What are the obesity rates for children or teenagers in the United States?      -  In the United States, adolescents from ages 2 to19 are obese. For children, approximately 17% are obese.http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/childhood.html

  2.) What kind of defects or illnesses can obesity cause?     - Obesity can cause illnesses such as prediabetes. Prediabetes is in which if glucose levels are high it indicates a high risk for developing diabetes. Obesity can cause other defects such as bone and joint problems. Sleep apnea can become one of them. It can cause emotional defects like low self esteem, social and psychological problems.http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/obesity/facts.htm  3.) How can you help prevent obesity?     - Having a healthy lifestyle can play a big part in helping you prevent obesity. Get involved in physical activities and start eating healthy. Schools can also provide classes or programs that gives students a chance to learn about and practice healthy eating.http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/obesity/facts.htm 4.) What are the obesity rates overall in the United States?     - The obesity in the United States has drastically increased in the past 20 years. 35.7% of adults, and 17% of children/adolescents have obesity in the United States.http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/facts.html  5.) Can obesity and being overweight affect increase your death or disease rate?     - Being overweight does increase the risk for a disease. Yet studies show that being overweight not being obese, did have a lower risk to early death verses normal weight people.http://www.hhs.gov/news/healthbeat/2013/01/20130116a.html

Aryanna Arison, period 2

1. How many obese people are there?

65% of world population is overweight 

http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs311/en/

2. How many children are obese?

More than 40 million children under the age of five were obese in 2011. 

http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs311/en/

3. How many adults are obese?

1.4 billion adults, 20 and over, were overweight. 35% of adults, 20 and over, were overweight and 11% were obese. 

http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs311/en/

4. How many teens are obese?

70% of 5 to 17 year olds are obese 

http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/obesity/facts.htm

5. How many makes are obese? Females?200 million men & 300 million women

http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs311/en/

Brenda Machado

9/9/13

Perid.5

Research Questions

1. What is obesity?

-Obesity is a condition that is associated with having excess of body fat.

www.obesityaction.org/understanding-obesity/obesity

2. What are the causes of obesity?

-Obesity is result when someone regularly takes in more calories than needed.

www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesity-causes/

3. What diseases can be led by obesity?

-Obesity increase the risk of many health conditions, including heart diseases, type 2 diabetes, cancers, high blood pressure, lipid disorders, stroke arthritis, depression and etc.

www.Eric.ed.gov/?=what/diseases/can/be/led/by/obesity/&id=EJ948311

4. What is the average percentage of American obesity for teen, adolescent and adults?

-61% of adults, 13% of children from age 6 to 11 years and 14% of adolescents age 12-19 years were overweight in 1999. This had increased in the past two years.

www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/calls/obesity/fact_glance.html

5. What state has the highest obesity rate?

-Mississippi hast the highest obesity rate with 34.9% of state residents.

http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/health/story/2012-08-13/obesity-rates-states/57031440/1

Sarah Rodriguez

Per.2

5 Research Questions

1. What is the death rate of obesity? The death rate of obesity is estimated at 300,000 deaths a year.

Source: http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/oehp/obesity/mortality.htm

2. How are parents involved in their children’s eating habits?Parents are very involved in their children’s eating habits because the parents are the ones who are

responsible for what their children eat. If a parent is not serving their child the needed nutrients, vitamins, and minerals they are putting their children’s health at risk. Especially if the child is eating nothing but junk food, giving their kids learning bad eating habits.Source: http://www.helpguide.org/life/healthy_eating_children_teens.htm

3. What are the illnesses that obesity can cause?The illnesses that obesity can cause are Coronary heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure. There are many more illnesses that obesity can cause. Source: http://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/AAG/obesity.htm

4. How does obesity affect you physically and mentally? Obesity can affect you physically and mentally by lowering your self esteem. It can also cause

depression and suicidal thoughts. When kids are over weight they at times have issues about how they look or feel. Kids also have trouble physically. Obesity affects your walking, running, and playing any sport. It makes things harder to do. Obesity makes your body get tired faster, sweat faster, and gets your heart beating at a faster rate that it is not used to.

Source: http://www.aboutourkids.org/articles/childhood_obesity_effects_physical_mental_health

5. Does obesity affect the economy? Yes obesity affects the economy majorly. Because many people are obese it leads to many health issues and

many trips to the hospitals. This leads to tax payers paying for the people who cannot afford insurance and who are on welfare. “Overall, obesity-related direct and indirect economic costs exceed $100 billion annually, and the number is expected to grow.”

Source: http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/what_we_do.aspx?id=82

What have researchers proposed to solve obesity?

‘Behavior studies show that recording calories, exercise and weight, adopting modest goals; and joining a support group increase the chances of losing weight or preventing weight gain.’

Source: http://www.pacific.edu/Documents/school-college/psychology/How%20to%20fix%20the%20obesity%20crisis.pdf

 

Causes of obesity; what are they?

The lack of ‘energy balance’; where the energy you take in from food and drinks is equal to the energy you release while doing daily (almost always physical) activities. Being inactive, the unhealthy environment around us (fast food, transportation, etc), genes from your family (genes don’t make you obese, they allow you to be), etc.

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/obe/causes.html

 

Social classes- which is more/less obese and why?

It’s more than likely that the poor Americans are the most obese, they live in areas full of fast food areas, and likely cannot afford healthy food. The more money you have, the less likely you are to be obese. They’re open to Whole Foods and can afford to hire personal trainers.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stanton-peele/americans-are-unhealthy-e_b_719126.html

Age and obesity- children.

Obesity rates affecting children has tripled from one generation ago, 17% of all children and adolescents are overweight/obese.

http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood/

Children with obese parents, are they prone to follow in their footsteps?

In order for parent’s offspring to stay/become healthy, they must lead by example. Teach their children how to eat more fruits and veggies rather than burgers and hot dogs. It’s better to ride bikes together as opposed to watch TV for hours. Children follow their parents, especially with eating habits.

http://teenlife.blogs.pressdemocrat.com/11222/parents-need-to-get-off-couch-to-keep-teens-thin/

Does obesity shorten life compared with others such as smokers?

“Likening obesity's risks to those of smoking, a large European study spanning decades has found that young men who were overweight at age 18 were as likely to die by 60 as light smokers, while obese teens, like heavy smokers, were at double the risk of dying early.”

http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/phcommon/public/newsalert/nalertprint.cfm?id=5472

What can help reduce the obesity rate?

One big way that you can reduce the rate is by getting 150 min. done a week. Although it may seem like a hard process it gets easier as you do it often. This will help reduce the obesity rate and control other health problems.

http://www.cdc.gov

http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/adults.html

Did the rate increase or decline over the years?

More than one-third of adults and almost 17% of youth were obese in 2009–2010.

There was no change in the prevalence of obesity among adults or children from 2007–2008 to 2009–2010

http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db82.htm

What state has the highest obesity rate?

 

By state, obesity prevalence ranged from 20.5% in Colorado to 34.7% in Louisiana in 2012. No state had a prevalence of obesity less than 20%. Nine states and the District of Columbia had prevalence between 20-25%. Thirteen (13) states (Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia) had a prevalence equal to or greater than 30%.

Higher prevalences of adult obesity were found in the Midwest (29.5%) and the South (29.4%). Lower prevalences were observed in the Northeast (25.3%) and the West (25.1%

http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html

How to prevent obesity from a young age?

Establishing the Baseline Height and Weight Status

http://eric.ed.gov/?q=obesity+prevention+froma+young+age&ff1=subPrevention&id=EJ904200

Karla Chihuahua

Period 2

1.Top 5 cities in California with the highest obesity rate? The top 5 cities in California with the highest obesity rate are Santa Barbara(16.4), San Francisco(17.5), San Jose(17.9), San Diego(18.1) and Santa Cruz(18.1).http://www.livescience.com/18886-obese-cities-list-2011.html

2.How does the media influence obesity?The media advertises foods of poor quality constantly, whether it is intentional or more discreet( such as in t.v. shows). Children who own a t.v. are more likely to be obese than those who don't.http://hoodcenter.dartmouth.edu/research-programs/obesity/media_influences.html

3.How does family influence obesity?A family can contribute to obesity by developing poor eating habits. Parents can influence their children with unhealthy eating choices and little to no physical activity. Some families substitute exercise with "push button entertainment".

http://www.education.com/reference/article/home-family-influence-obesity/

4.How does school influence obesity?Many school campuses have unhealthy food choices and sugary drinks. There are a lot of advertisements that depict unhealthy choices. Some schools also have a lack of physical activities planned. There is also a limited access to healthy foods. http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood/problem.html

5.What do people blame obesity on?Many people instantly point fingers at the fast food industries. However, there are a number of factors that affect one's health. To blame the fast food industries would be illogical since people are not forced to consume this food.

http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/insidestoryamericas/2012/05/201251072829602369.htmlhttp://www.debate.org/opinions/is-fast-food-to-blame-for-obesity

Angela Gamboa

                                      Research Questions

Q: How many fast food companies are in America?

A: There are about 550,000 restaurants in America. The 50 largest companies hold           just 20%. http://www.sbdcnet.org/small-business-research-reports/fast-food-business-2012

Q: What food company is most likely to cause obesity?

A: There is no food company that can take the full blame but are a major factor in the causes for obesity. http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesity-causes/food-environment-and-obesity/

Q: How many people have died due to obesity?

A: There are several diseases that are caused by obesity (diabetes, heart disease, cancer) and they cause approximately 300.000 deaths. http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/calls/obesity/fact_consequences.html

Q: What percentage of Americans have obesity?

A: Physicians have officially called obesity a disease due to the fact that US obesity rates have become a record high. In 2011 28.7% of Americans were obese and now in 2012 28.9% of Americans are excessively over weight. http://rt.com/usa/obesity-disease-americans-record-957/

Q: Why are healthier foods more expensive?

A: Studies show that healthier foods are actually less expensive than unhealthier foods. http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/eib-economic-information-bulletin/eib96.aspx

Marlene Barajas

What percentage of Europeans are obese?- 52% of the adult population in the European Union is overweight/obese.http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/sites/9789264183896-en/02/07/index.html;jsessionid=97t37ei8gnkj.x-oecd-live-02?contentType=&itemId=/content/chapter/9789264183896-26-en&containerItemId=/content/serial/23056088&accessItemIds=/content/book/9789264183896-en&mimeType=text/html

What percentage of Americans are obese?

- More than one-third of U.S. adults (35.7%) are obese.http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html

What's the cost of obesity?- It costs about $147 billion in medical costs in the US in 2008. That's $1,429 higher than a normal weight person.http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html

What are the fattest countries in the world?- Mexico takes first place for the fattest country, and the United States is placed at second for the most obese countries.http://www.youngzine.org/article/fattest-country-in-world

What state is the fattest in the country?-Louisiana is the most obese state in the USA, with Mississippi and Arkansas close behind.http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20130822/LOCAL/308229882

Brian Herrera P.5

Research Questions1. How many people are obese in the United States?

Over one third of adults in the US are obese. About 12.5 million (or 17%) children between the ages of 2-19 are obese. 16.7% of white boys, 19.8% of African American boys, and 26.8% of Mexican American boys are obese.

http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/childhood.html

http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/facts.html

http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html

http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/obesity_child_07_08/obesity_child_07_08.htm

2. Who is most likely to be affected by obesity?

Adults of the Mid-west and the South have the most cases of obesity in the United States. Each of these states has an obesity rate of over 29 percent. African American and Mexican American men the have a high income are more likely to be obese than those that don’t. Women with high income are less likely to be obese than women with low income. One of seven preschool children with low income is obese. Mexican American boys and African American girls are most likely to be obese than any other race. http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/obesity_child_07_08/obesity_child_07_08.htmhttp://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db50.pdfhttp://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html

http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/childhood.html

3. What are the consequences of obesity?

Some of the consequences of obesity for adults include heart disease, cancer, type-2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and liver disease. For children some consequences include breathing problems, type-2 diabetes, and joint problems.

http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/adult/causes/index.html

http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood/basics.html

4. What is obesity?

Obesity is a label (or name) given when a person’s weight is greater than the generally accepted weight for his/her height. If a person is obese it increases the odds of that person getting health related conditions. For children obesity is based on weight, gender, and age.

http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood/basics.html

http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/adult/defining.html

5. What causes obesity? For adults and children, obesity is caused by genetics, metabolism, environment and social class. One cause of obesity is when you consume too many calories and don’t do any physical exercise. Some genetic causes are obesity disorders such as Bardet-Biedl syndrome and Prader-Willi syndrome. Some environment causes are workplace and home related. Finally social class can affect food choices because fastfood is cheaper than real food.

http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/adult/causes/index.html

Cesar Ventureno1) what are some negative effects of obesity? Some negative effect can be high blood pressure,diabetes ,heart disease ,joint problems, including osteoarthritis ,sleep apnea and respiratory problems, and cancer. -http://stanfordhospital.org/clinicsmedServices/COE/surgicalServices/generalSurgery/bariatricsurgery/obesity/effects.html 2)what is the most obese country? the most obese country is Mexico. -http://www.theinternational.org/articles/454-mexicos-nutrition-transition-makes-it-th 3)what Country is the least obese? Vietnam is the least obese country. -https://www.cia.gov/news-information/featured-story-archive/2012-featured-story-archive/obesity-according-to-the-world-factbook.html 4) Does culture affect your diet? Yes culture does affect what you eat. -http://www.ujaowaja.org/articles/dieting-articles/how-culture-affects-dieting 5)what is the most obese state in America? the most obese state is Mississippi. -http://grist.org/news/here-is-a-map-of-americas-most-obese-states/

Erick H. Perez: 1. How many people are obese? • More than one third of U.S adults are declared obese. http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html 2. How much have obesity rates risen since 1950?

• Since 1950, the obesity rate of the U.S has risen to 214 percents.\ http://www.livestrong.com/article/384722-how-much-have-obesity-rates-risen-since-1950/ 3. Mexico is now the most obese country in world. What are the statistics compared to the U.S • Mexico’s percentage of obesity is nearly 70 percent. While the U.S is 31.8 percent of the population. http://gawker.com/america-is-no-longer-the-most-obese-country-in-the-worl-714151306 4. Is the biggest loser real or fake? • Kai Hibbard was part of the show and acknowledged the fact the show “biggest loser” is fake.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Biggest-Loser-Contestant-Says-Show-Is-Fake-Very-Dangerous-145292.shtml 5. Is obesity linked to genetics? • The genes regulate of how are body is in its environment. http://www.cdc.gov/features/obesity/