if food intake determines obesity and the physiological consequence depends on the environment,
is obesity strictly a first world problem? Or can also be a third world problem?
2006-09-13 01:00:09 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Interesting question. Obesity cannot be seen as a 1st world or a 3rd world problem. Obesity is a function of certain genetic states in the human body. it is the function of the 17th gene in the human body. Which is the cause of increased sub-skin fat (called addipose tissue) and inter-organ fat formation. This can happen to anybody.
yes, in a way you too are right that food intake can have an impact on obesity. Quality of food and quantity of food both play a role and this obesity is reversible. Even smoking adds on to obesity - particularly in the lower part of body - around the waist.
2006-09-13 01:13:00 · answer #1 · answered by bedraj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could exist in third world countries, for example if one individual has a diet high in fat and just does not excessive.
Despite this I do feel that obesity is a first world problem because of the way we redefine work and fill life up with so many stresses that we don't have enough time to even sleep let alone excesses.
2006-09-13 08:07:59 · answer #2 · answered by whuggie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the situation, I think. If you're in a third world country but just sit around and don't do anything, you could get overweight. Also, I'm sure theres theft involved. People will band together and steal things. And the leader gets the most, I'd think. And the leader probably does the least amount of work. Isn't that how most organizations work?
2006-09-13 08:02:33 · answer #3 · answered by xxdominion 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the most part, with some medical exceptions, obesity is the fate of people who have more than enough food and time. 100 years ago a fat person was a sign of wealth, the good life
You might say it is the product of excess.
2006-09-13 08:03:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Food intake is not the only factor in obesity. Activity level,heredity,some diseases/disorders,can cause it. :-)=
2006-09-13 08:02:53 · answer #5 · answered by Jcontrols 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i can't see it being a third world problem really..
as they don't get enough to eat.. let alone the bad food :)
2006-09-13 08:02:15 · answer #6 · answered by steph 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have any clue what the answer is but I have a question for you. I see your name is Strawberry Shortcake...does your hair smell like strawberries?
2006-09-13 08:02:51 · answer #7 · answered by J D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is perhaps more prevalant in the 'first' world, but it could occur in any world.
2006-09-13 08:02:21 · answer #8 · answered by lee17201 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a huge problem beleave me.
2006-09-13 08:01:46 · answer #9 · answered by burcak_cubukcu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
naturally
2006-09-13 08:29:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋