Health Sciences 4250A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Externality, Micronutrient, Corporate Social Responsibility
31 Jan 2017
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In 2004, 26% of children and adolescents ages 2 to 17 were overweight or obese based on the bmi. Why are some of the fattest countries the richest in the world? (e. g. u. s. a. , The problem is particularly notable among 12- to 17-year-olds, where the combined overweight/obesity proportion more than doubled from 14% to 29%, and the obesity proportion tripled from 3% to 9%. Overall rise in consumption of sugar beverages (soda and fruit juice) and a decrease in milk consumption. We spend more money on food outside the home, increase on restaurant spending. Not only are we spending more money outside the home, it is more fast-food. Increase in portion size of what we get on out plate and what we put on our plate. Includes transportation systems, architectural design, use of land, parks, and public spaces. Life style discourages physical activity & encourage automobile use. Tall buildings discourage stair case & encourage elevator and escalator use.
