As the percentage of our population that is overweight increases, health related problems with obesity becomes a concern. If you are overweight, you are at higher risk to develop heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, some cancers, gout, gallbladder disease, osteoarthrites, and sleep apnea, to mention just a few. These diseases are nutritionally related and you might say you are what you eat. You may use books, magazines, encyclopedias in the library or browse the web. The diseases researched in this webquest are not limited to overweight, but research indicates that the risk for these diseases increase with increased weight.
Many overweight people have difficulty reaching a healthy weight goal.
Research shows that even a small weight loss of 10-20 pounds can improve health. Sometimes focusing on improving behaviors such as binge eating will result in a slower more permanent weight loss. Dieting is often focused on a quick weight loss which often results in only temporary weight loss. Often the person feels deprived of things they enjoy and often return to binge behaviors. WebQuest may be addressed by email to Evelyn Hodges .