Obesity
Food Technology
What is Obesity?
Obesity means having too much body fat. It is not the same as overweight, which means weighing too much. Obesity is becoming much more common in childhood. Most often, it begins between the ages of 5 and 6 and in adolescence.
Risks of Obesity
Obesity increases the risk of many diseases. Adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater are classified as obese, but different measures are used for children and teenagers. Chronic conditions and diseases associated with obesity include diabetes, high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, stroke, some cancers and lack of sleep.
Obesity rates in Australia have more than doubled over the past 20 years. Australia is now ranked as one of the fattest developed nations. Around 37 percent of Australians are overweight and 25 percent are obese. Overweight and obesity is more common in men than women (68 percent versus 55 per cent) and in people aged between 65 and 74 years.
Why do people become Obese?
- People are eating much more than they used to
- Not sleeping enough, risks of becoming obese doubles
- Poorly balanced diets and the lack of physical exercise are key factors in the increase of obesity
Causes of Obesity
Causes of Obesity for Children
When children eat more than they need, their bodies store the extra calories in fat cells to use for energy later. If this continues over time, and their bodies don't need this stored energy, they develop more fat cells and may develop obesity.
No single factor or behaviour causes obesity. Obesity is caused by many things, including a person’s habit, lifestyle, and environment. Genetics and some medical conditions also increase a person’s chances of becoming obese.
Causes of Obesity for Adults
How to
Meals for people that are Obese
- Salmon with char-grilled asparagus and tomato salad
- Warm and Mango chicken salad
- Mediterranean Veggie Cakes
- Tortelli Tomato soup
- Fruit Skewers
- Banana Damper
- Apple and Pear Pudding
- Muesli Cookies
- Banana Cake
- Roast Chicken with Caesar Salad
- Slender Slim Pasta with Vegetables and Mince
- Sweet cinnamon Pears with Apricot sauce
- Poached Chicken Salad with Tomato and Raspberry Dressing
- Caesar salad with skinny Yogurt Dressing
- Asparagus Risotto
- Spanish Omelette
Warm and Mango chicken salad
60g salad mix (mis of salad leaves)
1/2 small mango sliced into wedges
1/2 small avocado, sliced thinly
1/4 cucumber, sliced thinly lengthways
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
2 table spoons finely sliced spring onions
s table spoons mango chutney
1 table spoon balsamic vinger
salt and pepper
Bibliography
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Obesity
http://www.healthy-chinese-recipe.com/obesity-diet-recipes-low-fat-low-calorie.html
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/obesity/
http://www.livelifewell.nsw.gov.au/healthyeating/
http://www.google.com.au/imgres?
https://www.michellebridges.com.au/recipes/
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/collections/healthy+chicken+recipes
Junkfood!
Fatty foods may be yummy but their not good for your body, these types of foods could get you into diseases and could make you overweight.
Healthy food!
These types of meals can give you a good life balance, healthy immune system and balanced diet provides nutrients to your body.
5 facts on why you shouldn't eat unhealthy foods
2. Unhealthy foods can attract bad diseases
3. You will get a bad immune system
4. If your an adult\parent and you eat badly then most likely your child will follow what you eat
5. Your body won't keep up with it, and most likely you can die at a young age