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Fuller, Justin
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2021-09-14
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Obesity has become an epidemic in the United States, our population has become
accustomed to overeating, often eating foods that are high in fat and cholesterol. Americans not
only have forgotten about what and how much portion sizes are, but Americans are physically
inactive too. When combining the lack of activity and nutrition, an obese individual may face
serious health concerns such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), type two diabetes (T2DM),
hypertension, cancer and even death in some cases. One of the biggest issues the obese
population faces is that keeping the weight off for long periods of time is extremely difficult.
Lifestyle modifications are a popular method individuals use to combat obesity. Lifestyle
modifications target diet and physical activity but they also include behavior therapy. Due to the
rate in which obesity has spread throughout the United States, other models such as Multiple
Behavior Change have become increasingly popular. Research done on Multiple Behavior
Change suggests that when participants combine diet and exercise the likelihood of weight loss is
much greater. To make an impact on the obesity epidemic, effective multiple behavior
interventions must focus on physical activity, diet, and sedentary behaviors. This is especially
important for our youth because active children often become active adults. Therefore,
intervening early is necessary for them to establish active lifestyles they will hold onto for a
lifetime.