How does obesity affect emotional health?

Answer 1

There are many emotions that can go along with being overweight or obese. While some people are able to embrace their size and love them selves, many cannot. These people are often targets of hurtful words, especially children who are teased. Media often negatively portrays people who are overweight or obese. This can lead to low self-esteem, low sense of self-worth, and - more seriously - depression and isolation. Many people do "emotionally" or "comfort" eat, meaning that they consume food when they feel upset or angry or any other specific emotion. Food triggers an immediate happiness, but this does not last long and this is an unhealthy way to cope with emotions.

Answer 2

According to the National Institutes of Health, 65 percent of adult Americans were overweight or obese in 2005, and 16 percent of American children were overweight. More than twice as many children are overweight now than they were three decades ago.

The problem with being overweight or obese is more than just size; it puts those individuals at risk for developing chronic illnesses such as Heart disease, Diabetes (especially type 2 diabetes), and Asthma.

Being overweight or obese also causes other physical health problems including sleep apnea,menstrual abnormalities, and orthopedic problemsProblems of the skeletal system that can include bone deformities such as bowed legs or flat feet, as well has hip and knee problems due to overweight or obesity., fatigue, as well as emotional and social health problems.

Emotional health problems can include low self-esteem, negative body image, and depression. Social health problems can include discrimination, teasing, and bullying.

Answer 3

Depression, negative body image, and low self-esteem can be caused by being overweight or obese.

Answer 4

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