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... Obesity is an increasing problem in our community; in our country; in lets face it, the world. ... All of these may be true to an extent or in some cases but the main cause of obesity are sedentary lifestyles and high fat, energy dense diets, which CAN in fact be fixed. ... There needs to be an approach that acknowledges that obesity is a normal response to an abnormal environment, rather than vice versa. Which leads me to my main point, which is childhood obesity. ...
Well, parents play a huge role in preventing childhood obesity, as they are important food providers and role models. ... It is a horrible cycle, but it has been shown that compared to adults the treatment of obesity in children is more likely to be successful, and if this unhealthy lifestyle isn’t stopped as a child, then it usually leads to an unhealthy lifestyle as an adult and as a parent.
The affects of obesity are far worse than just low-self esteem though. ... Diabetes for example is just one of the potential outcomes of obesity, but it is one of the most prevalent and serious. ... Other serious conditions linked to obesity are, musculo-skeletal problems, sleep apnoea, breast cancer, endometrial cancer, colon cancer, gall bladder disease, asthma, menstrual abnormalities, high cholesterol and ultimately a shorter lifespan.
Furthermore, Australia is no longer a nation of athletes. Australia’s obsession with sport has moved away from participation and towards ‘spectatorism’.
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