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1. Introduction 3
2. Problem Statement 4
3. Problem Effects 5
4. Finding (A) 6
5. Finding (B) 7
6. Finding (C) 8
7. The ways to overcome the problem of obesity 9
8. Table / Pictures 10
9. Reference 11
Introduction:
Obesity is a complex, chronic disease with several causes that lead to excessive body
fat and sometimes, poor health. Body fat itself is not a disease, of course. But when
your body has too much extra fat, it can change the way it functions. These changes
are progressive, can worsen over time, and they can lead to adverse health effects.
The good news is that you can improve your health risks by losing some of your
excess body fat. Even small changes in weight can have a big impact on your health.
Not every weight loss method works for everyone. Most people have tried to lose
weight more than once. And keeping the weight off is just as important as losing it in
the first place
Obesity affects your body in many ways. Some are simply the mechanical effects of
having more body fat. For example, you can draw a clear line between extra weight
on your body and extra pressure on your skeleton and joints. Other effects are more
subtle, such as chemical changes in your blood that increase your risk for diabetes,
heart disease and stroke. Some effects are still not well understood. For example,
there is an increased risk of certain cancers with obesity. We don’t know why, but it
exists. Statistically, obesity increases your risk of premature death from all causes. By
the same token, studies show that you can significantly improve these risks by losing
even a small amount of weight (5% to 10%).
Problem Statement
What are causes of obesity?
Unhealthy eating behaviours
Lack of physical activity
Not getting enough good-quality sleep
High amount of stress
Health conditions
Genetics
Medicine
Relate obesity to processed and junk food
Junk food is associated with higher body mass index, less successful weight-loss
maintenance and weight gain.
Junk foods fall into this category of food. Junk foods are typically:
High in calories
High in fat
High in saturated and trans fat
High in sugar
High in simple carbohydrates
High in sodium (salt)
Examples of healthy and unhealthy foods
Healthy foods:
Water. Drink 8 to 12 cups of water daily.
Dark green vegetables.
Whole grains.
Fish.
Berries.
Unhealthy foods:
Cakes and biscuits.
Fast foods (such as hot chips, burgers and pizzas)
Chocolate and sweets
Sugary drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Problem effects
What are the effects of obesity?
Obesity can affect most areas of the body. It can also increase a person’s risk of serious
health conditions. These include type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular
disease.
Experts determine obesity as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more. This means
obesity occurs when a person’s weight is higher than what healthcare professionals consider
healthy for their height.
Several factors can contribute to a person gaining weight and developing obesity. These
factors include:
Eating habits
Physical activity habits
Sleep routine
Health conditions
Genetics
Medications
Finding
a) List the student’s details (sample for 1 class students)
No Name Class Height Weight BMI Classification of BMI
1 Aaron Daniel 2 Cyberlink 162 cm 62 kg 23.6 Normal
2 Charlotte 2 Cyberlink 158cm 54kg 21.6 Normal
3 Khadija 2 Cyberlink 152cm 42kg 18.2 Underweight
Medina
4 Nareshwar 2 Cyberlink 176cm 92kg 29.7 Overweight
5 Ethan Julian 2 Cyberlink 168cm 49kg 17.4 Underweight
6 Arvinder 2 Cyberlink 166cm 45kg 16.3 Underweight
7 Naufal 2 Cyberlink 155cm 44kg 18.3 Underweight
Firdaus
8 Fazlyly 2 Cyberlink 155cm 39kg 16.2 Underweight
Khalisah
9 Thaneeya 2 Cyberlink 163cm 43kg 16.2 Underweight
10 Maurisha 2 Cyberlink 160cm 40kg 15.6 Underweight
11 Nur Dania 2 Cyberlink 165cm 44kg 16.2 Underweight
Iman
12 Nur Amyra 2 Cyberlink 159cm 49kg 19.4 Normal
Azri
13 Deschawn 2 Cyberlink 158cm 38kg 15.2 Underweight
14 Nisha 2 Cyberlink 155cm 57kg 23.7 Normal
15 Shurruthi 2 Cyberlink 163cm 46kg 17.3 Underweight
16 Mugaashini 2 Cyberlink 164cm 65kg 24.2 Normal
17 Shashidhar 2 Cyberlink 176cm 65kg 21 Normal
18 Airil Danish 2 Cyberlink 165cm 47kg 17.3 Underweight
Classification of BMI from 2 Cyberlink Students
5.56%
33.33%
61.11%
Underweight Normal Overweight
The ways to overcome the problem of obesity
a) Suggestions on how to prevent obesity
Encourage physical activity. Children should have 60 minutes of moderate physical
activity most days of the week. More than 60 minutes of activity may promote weight
loss and provide weight maintenance
Reduce screen time in front of phones, computers and TV to less than one to two
hours daily
Encourage children and teens to eat only when hungry and to eat slowly.
Don’t use food as a reward or withhold food as a punishment.
Keep the refrigerator stocked with fat-free or low-fat milk, fresh fruit and
vegetables instead of soft drinks and snacks high in sugar and fat.
Serve at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily.
Encourage children and teens to drink water rather than beverages with added sugar,
such as soft drinks, sports drinks and fruit juice drinks.
b) Suitable menu suggestion for sale in school canteen
Table / Pictures
Pictures of food sold in the school canteen
Pictures of obese students
Pictures of diseases caused by obesity
Reference
Website address
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/effects-of-obesity
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/
obesity/preventing-obesity#:~:text=More%20than%2060%20minutes
%20of,withhold%20food%20as%20a%20punishment.
https://www.heartfoundation.org.nz/resources/school-sample-menus
https://assets.heartfoundation.org.nz/documents/shop/food-industry/pdfs/
sample-canteen-menus.pdf
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/201887995784853066/
https://www.news-medical.net/health/Obesity-and-Fast-
Food.aspx#:~:text=Fast%20food%20and%20BMI,raising%20their
%20risk%20of%20obesity.
