Obesity and Preventative Measures Paper
Resource: Centers for Disease Control: Overweight and Obesity
Write a 1,300- to 1,800-word paper addressing the following:
Explain the biopsychosocial risk factors associated with obesity.
Describe the proven strategies to prevent childhood obesity.
Describe the major preventative measures a person could take to avoid obesity. In addition, explain how you could apply these to someone you know.
Describe the three major categories of eating disorders and the risk factors associated with each.
Taking these factors individually, explain the major preventative measures a person could take to avoid eating disorders.
Describe the mechanisms by which exercise benefits physical and mental health.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines, including at least five scholarly references (a minimum of three references must be peer-reviewed journal articles).