Monday, December 8, 2014

12/8/14

Tonight's homework is to complete your notes regarding basic information about obesity, its prevalence, and its consequences.

The task from class...

Develop a better understanding of obesity in the U.S. by thinking and writing about:
- What is obesity? How is it different than being overweight?
- How prevalent is obesity?
- Why should people be concerned about obesity?
- Should obesity be considered an “epidemic?” Why or why not?

-What questions do you have about obesity?
Resources from class today
Obesity and Overweight Statistics
Economic Costs of Obesity

Other resources
Health Effects of Obesity
F is for Americans Getting Fatter
Interactive: Obesity Rates by State


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