Health Sciences 1001A/B Chapter 4: Chapter 4 on Weight Management
4 Dec 2013
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Stigma a set of negative and often unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about something. Overweight body weight falls above the recommended range for good health. In 2012, 41. 3% of canadian men and 26. 9% of women were classified as overweight. 19% of men and 18% of women were classified as obese. 65% self report as overweight, 15% as obese. # of obese adults doubled from 1978-2004. By 2021, 70% males and 50% females will be overweight. 5. 5 million canadians have bmi +30 (obese) Canadian women 2x likely as men to be morbidly obese. Canadian children have become more overweight and obese. 5-17yr olds 19. 8% overweight, 11. 7% obese compared to total of 15% in 1978. Linked to insulin resistance, type 2 dm, discrimination and emotional well being. 85% type 2 dm children overweight or obese. Tracks to adulthood important to intervene during childhood. Body = fat free mass + body fat.
