Obesity in America

Obesity in my community is an issue which has caused adverse effects on lives of both children and adults. In my community, obesity has caused health problems, social and psychological effects. A Large number have suffered from High Blood Pressure, breathing problems and cancer. The effects have affected their families and community at large.  The diseases have caused death and the community has lost individuals who could become important people in the society.  In social environment, children are unable to pursue their education well and they end up getting low grades. On the same note, they are unable to interact with other children and this segregation results to depression and low self esteem. Adults on the other hand lack employment opportunities; they are unable to pursue higher education, break marriage relationships and finally commit suicide.

            One contributing factor to obesity is environmental factor. Environmental factors are wide ranging and some of them include lack of health foods such as fresh fruits, eating fast foods, polluting environment, lack of physical activity and lack of safe recreation places. All these are classified under environmental factors which mean that people in modern societies do not value the life style but rather spend much time on technology.

However there are preventative measures which can be used to reduce the environmental factors which cause obesity. First, it is recommended that people should create a healthy eating plan, health choices and more important choose nutritious meals. Second, people are advised to limit screen time and be active.  It is important to have time for physical activities in order to keep the body fit.

 One sociological theory that relates to environmental factor is Functionalist theory. The theory puts emphasize on society and individuals’ role and asserts that the two play a big role in developing obesity since they do not have self control on their diet or on their physical activities. When people suffer from obesity, the entire society is affected. Society on the other hand causes obesity by failing to scrutinize food manufactures distribution chain and health professionals. The theory asserts that it is role of individuals and society to create safe environment and health conditions.