Why has obesity become an issue in the past ten years?

Answer 1

Rising numbers of children are obese new figures published today by The Information Centre for health and social care suggest. New statistics from the annual Health Survey for England 2004 show levels of obesity among children have risen over the past ten years. Around one in four 11 to 15 year olds are considered obese. Obesity prevalence for the period 1995 to 2004 increased from 14% to 24% for boys and from 15% to 26% for girls. Obesity prevalence in boys aged 2 to 10 increased from 10% in 1995 to 16% in 2004 and for girls from 10% in 1995 to 11% in 2004. Around 2000 children between the ages of 2 and 15 took part in the survey, which involved interviews and assessments of height and weight. Professor Denise Lievesley, Chief Executive of The Information Centre, said: "Whilst a relatively small sample, the survey supports the view that there is a longer term trend towards more obesity among children in England and provides additional evidence to support concerns around children's weight problems." The Health Survey provides detailed, annual insights into health related factors including smoking, drinking, physical activity and the consumption of fruit and vegetables. Key findings were first published as trend tables in December 2005. Key findings include: * One in four adults are now obese. For men this figure has nearly doubled since 1993 (13% rising to 24% in 2004). For women the increase is slightly lower (16% rising to 24% from 1993 to 2004). * Fewer people are smoking, although there are now slightly more female than male smokers. Between 1993 and 2004, the number of men who smoke dropped from 28% to 22%, while the numbers of women smokers moved from 26% to 23%. * Fruit and vegetables play a greater part in the nation's diet. Those eating a minimum of five portions of fruit and vegetables a day increased from 22% to 24% for men and 25% to 27% for women between 2001 and 2004. * The proportion of men taking part in 30 minutes moderate exercise 5 or more times a week increased from 32% to 35% between 1997 and 2004 and from 21% to 24% for women during the same period. 10% to 14% for boys in 5 years overweight 10% to 17% for girls 5 years overweight. * 19 per cent of boys are obese. * 18 per cent of girls are obese. Childhood obesity doubled in past 30 years. Rising numbers of children are obese new figures published today by The Information Centre for health and social care suggest. New statistics from the annual Health Survey for England 2004 show levels of obesity among children have risen over the past ten years. Around one in four 11 to 15 year olds are considered obese. Obesity prevalence for the period 1995 to 2004 increased from 14% to 24% for boys and from 15% to 26% for girls. Obesity prevalence in boys aged 2 to 10 increased from 10% in 1995 to 16% in 2004 and for girls from 10% in 1995 to 11% in 2004. Around 2000 children between the ages of 2 and 15 took part in the survey, which involved interviews and assessments of height and weight. Professor Denise Lievesley, Chief Executive of The Information Centre, said: "Whilst a relatively small sample, the survey supports the view that there is a longer term trend towards more obesity among children in England and provides additional evidence to support concerns around children's weight problems." The Health Survey provides detailed, annual insights into health related factors including smoking, drinking, physical activity and the consumption of fruit and vegetables. Key findings were first published as trend tables in December 2005. Key findings include: * One in four adults are now obese. For men this figure has nearly doubled since 1993 (13% rising to 24% in 2004). For women the increase is slightly lower (16% rising to 24% from 1993 to 2004). * Fewer people are smoking, although there are now slightly more female than male smokers. Between 1993 and 2004, the number of men who smoke dropped from 28% to 22%, while the numbers of women smokers moved from 26% to 23%. * Fruit and vegetables play a greater part in the nation's diet. Those eating a minimum of five portions of fruit and vegetables a day increased from 22% to 24% for men and 25% to 27% for women between 2001 and 2004. * The proportion of men taking part in 30 minutes moderate exercise 5 or more times a week increased from 32% to 35% between 1997 and 2004 and from 21% to 24% for women during the same period. 10% to 14% for boys in 5 years overweight 10% to 17% for girls 5 years overweight. * 19 per cent of boys are obese. * 18 per cent of girls are obese. Childhood obesity doubled in past 30 years.

Answer 2

60% if your on a+,

150% if you want the truth. Go get some sunshine.

Probably 200%^ For the truth, hahaha.

Answer 3

Because of the rapidly increasing percentage of Obesity sufferers, particularly in the western world.

Answer 4

People are fatter now then 10 years ago. I'm not exactly sure how many though. My whole grade is full of fat people. A few of us are skinny though.

Answer 5

it has increased by 50%

Answer 6

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