HUN 2201 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Hypertension, Basal Metabolic Rate, Adipocyte
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The united nations reports that the united states, with its high standard of living, has one of the highest obesity rates of all populous nations false. The tiny south pacific island republic of nauru is the most obese. Obesity rate began to climb in the 1970s when it boasted the highest per capita income in the world. Almost 3 out of 4 nauruan"s are obese. There is a connection between economic advances and energy expenditure. As people"s income increases jobs become less physically demanding more leisure time food supply become more available and varied. Obesity is a global problem with no easy solution. In the us almost 69% of adults are either overweight or obese. Carrying excess body weight involved excess body fat increases risk of a host of chronic diseases. In 1960, only 13. 4% of american adults were obese. Obesity rates for minorities often exceed those in the general population.
