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When it comes to being overweight or obese, a person of any age, race or gender is at risk. According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, this has been an issue that has been rising for the last thirty years. During this time obesity in children has tripled. When you are overweight or obese, you are more at risk for heart attacks, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, cancer, reproductive problems, gallstones and other weight related diseases. While these are serious health concerns, there are many things that people can do to prevent or treat being overweight or obese. By setting goals, being active, reducing screen time, eating healthy and seeking support of friends and families, you can avoid the risks associated with obesity.
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Don't have time to go to the gym? Try the popular seven minute workout anyone can do!
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It's important to exercise and eat healthy to avoid the harmful effects of obesity, however some would argue that those who are trying to lose weight do more harm than good. There is the danger of losing weight quickly and then gaining even more. People might say that it can lead to eating disorders, binge eating and fatigue. One of the biggest arguments is that it makes a person focus on their looks instead of their self worth. With all of the health risks that were mentioned above, obesity can be fatal. The arguments that might be used against dieting and exercise can be avoided, however. By losing the weight slowly, working on small goals, and maintaining a support system a person can avoid these issues. If you are finding yourself not losing weight, after meeting with a doctor, there are FDA medications that have been approved to help with obesity and weight loss surgeries. The goal is to be healthy and live an active life, not to use an extreme limited diet to lose weight quickly.
Resources:
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/obe/treatment
https://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-image-health-risks-obesity-image19318676
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/09/the-scientific-7-minute-workout/?_r=0
http://www.healthyweightnetwork.com/top10.pdf
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Message one induces fear by listing a wide variety of health issues that can arise when a person is overweight or obese, and it is partnered with an intense image. It ensures that people can avoid and treat these problems through diet and exercise among other activities. Message two uses a simple eye catching image with a total workout that takes less time than it takes to get ready to go to a gym. It is simple and requires no thought, it is all planned out and a person might think "This will take no time at all, I might as well do it". Message three uses the arguments people use, associating losing weight and being healthy with fad diets. Most people I talk to think that dieting is the only way to lose weight, especially friends who might be overweight. My argument explains that this is not the case and it is important to do it slowly and to be healthy and have a support group. The focus is not solely on physical appearances.
