Obesity Epidemic

Question 1

Analyze and explain the associated health problems of the obesity epidemic and eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating.

Write a response of at least 350 words that explains the associated health problems of the obesity epidemic and eating disorders. Address the following:

• Describe the risks associated with excess body fat.
• Discuss at least five factors that influence the obesity epidemic.
• Assess the various techniques for measuring body fat.
• Explain the various strategies for weight loss.
• What are some health problems associated with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder? Explain how each of the eating disorders mentioned may lead to health problems. What are the treatment options for these disorders?

Include references with citations in APA format.

Question 2

The purpose of this study was to provide an estimate of the extent of malnutrition in community-dwelling people who have Parkinson’s disease. The Subjective Global Assessment (SGA) and Patient Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA) were used to assess nutritional status in 125 participants who have Parkinson’s disease. In addition, body weight, standing or knee height, mid-arm circumference, and waist circumference were measured. There were 19 (15.2%) who were moderately malnourished. The symptoms most influencing intake were loss of appetite, constipation, early satiety, and problems swallowing.