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Obesity, Self Esteem, & Depression

Obesity has been a life long struggle. While myself and fifty percent of adults in the United States are battling obesity, the psychological effects have become larger than the obesity itself. Not only are we forced to deal with the physical effects of being overweight, I, like others have had to overcome the psychological effects as well. Low self esteem has been a challenge and has ultimately fueled my bout with depression. Although obesity, low self esteem, and depression are three separate issues, they are all linked and are all relevant to not only me, but to millions of Americans.
OBESITY
Obesity, as defined as a body weight fifteen percent or more above the ideal for one's height and age. It is typically evaluated by measuring body mass index (BMI). According to the National Obesity Association (www.obesity.org), BMI is calculated by dividing one's weight in kilograms by the square of his/her height in meters (BMI = kg / m2). While the BMI of a person of normal......


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