The weight of our nation consequences Part 1

This movie it can be found in youtube.com its a Documentary, “Nutrition Class”

Movie - The weight of our nation (Part one consequences).

  1. Factors leading to obesity:

a. Before seeing this film, what were your assumptions about the factors that have contributed to obesity?

b. Did the film change your views?

  1. Public Health Issue:

a. What are the causes of death that are connected to obesity?

b. How does the knowledge of obesity’s strong connection to several leading causes of death change your

perception of obesity as a public health issue?

  1. Obesity epidemic:

a. Why do you think the obesity epidemic has increased over the last three decades?

b. What has changed in our communities and our country to contribute to this increase?

  1. Public Policy:

a. What did you find interesting about the statistics that represent the people and places most affected by

obesity?

b. Congratulations, you were just elected governor of New York. What kinds of changes will you propose to

reduce the weight of the State?

  1. Current stats*:

a. What are the current rates of obesity in i) adults and ti) children ;

b. Are the rates currently continuing on the upward climb? Online - Contact support elle