Influences of Obesity in Australia
High fat, low prices, fast food, easy to find
Fatty foods are low in price, tasty and fast, perfect for a busy lifestyle. With Happy meals now selling for $4.50 at McDonald's to a $2.50 Krispy Kreme now available at your local petrol station, fast food is always easy to find.
Genes
Obesity can run in the family, being passed down from generation to generation.
Metabolism
How your body turns food into energy. A person with a slower metabolism is more likely to put on weight from eating the same foods as someone with a higher metabolism.
Eating Habits
Whether you just like to eat, you’re an emotional eater, you’re a quick eater, you’re a pleasure eater or a Non-Pragmatic eater, and eating habits are dangerous and should be monitored and controlled.
Lifestyle
Whether you’re on the go or short of money, foods high in fat are usually quick and cheap, encouraging purchase. Social eaters are more likely to gain weight as their lives are focused around eating.
Psychological factors
Some people find that eating relieves stress, tension and blocks out negative or distressing thoughts. This all affects weight gain. Eating like this should be managed and stopped by seeing a psychologist.
Exercise Regime
People with poor exercise regimes are more likely to gain weight as a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a day is advised.
Fatty foods are low in price, tasty and fast, perfect for a busy lifestyle. With Happy meals now selling for $4.50 at McDonald's to a $2.50 Krispy Kreme now available at your local petrol station, fast food is always easy to find.
Genes
Obesity can run in the family, being passed down from generation to generation.
Metabolism
How your body turns food into energy. A person with a slower metabolism is more likely to put on weight from eating the same foods as someone with a higher metabolism.
Eating Habits
Whether you just like to eat, you’re an emotional eater, you’re a quick eater, you’re a pleasure eater or a Non-Pragmatic eater, and eating habits are dangerous and should be monitored and controlled.
Lifestyle
Whether you’re on the go or short of money, foods high in fat are usually quick and cheap, encouraging purchase. Social eaters are more likely to gain weight as their lives are focused around eating.
Psychological factors
Some people find that eating relieves stress, tension and blocks out negative or distressing thoughts. This all affects weight gain. Eating like this should be managed and stopped by seeing a psychologist.
Exercise Regime
People with poor exercise regimes are more likely to gain weight as a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a day is advised.