Size-Health Perspective

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A new size-health perspective Media has created an unrealistic image of the ideal weight for individuals. More people are engaging into unhealthy diets and extreme workouts either to reach the "perfect size" or to escape the criticism of being overweight. Under the new perspective of the ideal weight, obese ad overweight people are viewed to lack self discipline and self control by the society. However, they need to understand that genetics and medications contribute to a person's size. That's why the idea "healthy" weight varies from one person to another. Millions of obese, overweight and even normal sized people have been on constant diets for years. They have been denying themselves the indulgence of sweet food and the consumption…show more content…
The obsession of XXS jeans has actually turned out to be good for business. Whereas, McDonald's extra crispy fries have started to make people feel guilty. Other sugar free, low fat, low carbohydrates, high fiber products have found their way to the market. Almost all food products now have their diet alternatives that are selling fast. In this concept the size zero dream has actually proved to be good for business. It is a well played game with an ongoing cycle. Fast food chains would keep people from losing weight and help them gain more. Media would make people want to lose weight and reach goals that are considered unrealistic for most people. So they refer to the presumably diet versions of products, weight loss products and programs. After months of working hard towards a goal that could never be achieved, they get their chance to fall back to their cravings served by the fast food chains and gain the weight back on. In this way, these businesses will make sure that they all keep the cash…show more content…
Their studies have also shown that the individual's taste perception is affected by genetics and can influence the individual's eating habits. PTC is one of the compounds that have undergone these studies. It is bitter and only a few people are able to detect its presence in certain foods. It is found in cruciferous vegetables. That's why, these people are likely to avoid these vegetables and other foods that have similar bitterness. This also explains why some people find it harder to eat healthy and keep a balanced diet than others. Researches of the center have also shown that there is a direct relation between the BMI (Body Mass Index) or the size of first degree relatives and the susceptibility of individuals to gain
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