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Why Is Obesity A Political Problem | |
File name | Why Is Obesity A Political Problem |
File Description | The debate over obesity, it turns out, is a lot like the debate over global warming. In both cases, major companies protect their profits not only by lobbying against policies they don't like, but also by financing advocacy groups devoted to debunking research whose conclusions they don't like. What are leading theories in our environment making obesity worse? Diet Lack of exercise Inadequate sleep. (Average sleep amounts have fallen, and many studies tie sleep deprivation to weight gain.) Increases ghrelin. Endocrine disruptors, which are substances in some foods that may alter fats in the body. (HFCS) Nice temperatures. (Air conditioning and heating limit calories burned from sweating and shivering.) Fewer people smoking. (Less appetite supression.) Medicines that cause weight gain. |
Category Name | Public Health |
Subject Name | Obesity and Public Health |
Module Name | Obesity |
Micro Category Name | Direct medical cost |
Level | Masters |
File Type | PPT |
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