Obesity Obesity continues to sweep
across the nation, taking hundreds of thousands of loved ones with it.
"Approximately 300,000 adult deaths in the United States each year are
attributable to unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity or
sedentary behavior"(4). In order to prevent the diagnosis of obesity,
we must first familiarize ourselves with the topic.
According to stanfordhostpital.org, "obesity is a serious, chronic disease that can negatively effect the health of any number of systems in your body" (5). Individuals that have an amount of body fat that is higher than what is considered healthy obese. (6). Individuals that are overweight or obese have a greater chance of developing diseases ranging from heart disease, bone and joint disease, and type 2 diatbetes (5). Being obese not only gives us a greater chance of getting diseases, but it also causes malfunctions within our cells. A well-known one is cell death. It causes cells to die earlier than usual. An excessive amount of cell death causes health problems. The U.S. Surgeon General has officially declared that the amount of overweight and obese individuals in the United States has reached epidemic proportions. 35 percent of women and 31 percent of men are seen as seriously overweight. 15 percent of the children, whose age lies between six and 19, have been classified as overweight (5). How do we determine if we are overweight or obese? Depending on our Body Mass Index (BMI), we are able to determine whether we are obese. If so, we should contact our doctor and find ways to prevent further weight gain. Are you obese? Find out NOW! |
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To the left is a picture of a famous Hawaiian musician, Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole.
Also known as "Bruddah Iz", he is well-known for his medley of
"Somewhere Over the Rainbow", which was originally sung by Cimarons,
and "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong. Kamakawiwoʻole died at the age of 38 due to respritory failure, which was caused by his obesity.
Want to Listen to His Rendition? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ltAGuuru7Q Want to Learn More About Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole? http://www.anb.org/articles/18/18-03801.html |
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