Obesity in America: Causes, Prevention, and Lifestyle
Many think of obesity as a disease that may need medication to retract, may be genetic in origin and, thus, not the fault of the individual, and, therefore, may be biologically rather than culturally deteremined.
Fast Food, Corn, and Pollan's Case for Eating Naturally
As a kid my mother was very health conscious. We were not allowed to eat chips, sugary cereals or soda with sugar. To go to McDonald's was a huge deal in my family and it was something that happened very rarely, but…
Australia's Obesity Crisis: The Case for a Fat Tax
Abstract
The rising rates of obesity in Australia have been a thorn in the flesh for the federal government, the civil society, and other stakeholders alike. The country currently ranks fourth in the world, with an obese population that exceeds a quarter of the total. Various stakeholders have devised policies and strategies aimed at curbing the spread of obesity and overweight. This text explores one such strategy – the government’s ‘fat tax’ proposal. It examines the arguments both for, and against the proposal, from an Australian Medical Association (AMA) point of view, and gives a personal stand on the same.
Akhtar-Danesh, Et Al., Examines the Parents\' Perceptions
¶ … Akhtar-Danesh, et al., examines the parents' perceptions on why children become obese, on how obesity impacts a child's health, and the challenges involved in preventing a child from becoming overweight and/or obese.