usually linked to eating energy dense foods without
undertaking exercise. Can be caused by biological
NHPA b/c relationship to the development of other conditions
including CVD, diabetes, arthritis and kidney disease
reduce impact of other diseases
obesity rates have increased
mostly preventable through education and awareness.
encourages people to change their lifestyle and maintain
healthy body weight
Costs
Direct
ambulance cost
linked to other diseases
weight management and medication
Indirect
Individual
loss of income
employ people to take out regular duties
Community
loss of productivity
welfare support
costs for carers
Intangible
self esteem
sleep disturbances
unintensified exercise
lack of energy to
complete daily tasks
dietary changes
Deteminants
Biological
Age
metabolism slows down with age, difficult
to maintain weight
Genetic Predisposition
more susceptible to obesity
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
lower BMR means less energy is used leading to obesity
Hormonal Disturbances
Leptin can lead to an appetite and fat
distribution. Disturbance can result in
increase weight
Behavioural
Lack of Physical Activity
less energy and less fat burnt, increasing weight gain
Excessive Alcohol Consumption
energy from the alcohol can increase the chance of individuals gaining weight
Consuming an energy dense diet
food with large amounts of carbs such as sugar
usually have a large amount of fat. fat is not burnt
off, the individual may gain weight
Physical Envrionment
Access to Recreational Facilities
walking and cycling paths promote exercise. No
access can result in weight increase
Work environment
no stairs and walking around can result in having
a sedentary lifestyle at work, therefore, weight
gain occurs.
Transport Systems
Car travel can contribute to putting on weight. People who don’t have access to
transport can lose access to fresh fruit and veggies which strengthens the reliance on
processed food.
Social
Socioeconomic status
Low SES more likely to be overweight because
of an energy dense diet and lack of physical
activity
Food Security
Reliance on processed foods adding kilojules to an individuals diet
Stress
eating food may be a response to stress resulting in weight gain
Early Life Experiences
Kids more likely to be obese adults by 80%. Result of continuance on behaviours
adapted at childhood
Health Promotion Programs
aim to decrease the BOD
Go 2 for 5
increase fruit and vegetable consumption
Shape Up Aus
Fed gov. swap less healthy food for
healthier ones