PSYC 2301 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Adrenal Gland, Immune System, Food Industry
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Health affected by: biological, psychological, social/cultural factors. Low self-esteem, depression, stress -> increased risk for obesity. Families that promote good weight-related habits -> lower risk of obesity. Maternal depression, parental stress -> increased risk for obesity. Low cognitive stimulation for very young children -> increased risk for obesity. Less time w/ peers -> increased risk for obesity. Ses, low income families, parents w/ lower education levels -> increased risk for obesity. Low ses + female + aboriginal -> increased risk for obesity. Poor neighbourhood -> increased risk for obesity (40% vs. 27%) Food industry regulations, labelling, content restrictions, combo of fat, salt, & sugar -> impact on obesity. Social: family: family habits, family closeness, family dysfunction (stress), parental stress, maternal depression, low cognitive stimulation, peers, ses: financial strain (stress), females, aboriginal females. National: guidelines, legislation food industry, programs. Notice that risk factors = cumulative, in this example.