1. The readings this week have posed an alternative view of the “epidemic of obesity,” questioning the health dangers of the rise in average weight or BMI.
What about this view or information is surprising to you? For example, review the assumptions discussed on pp. 2-6 of the Bacon & Aphramor article, Weight Science. Did the information contradicting common assumptions surprise you?
How pervasive do you think discrimination against fat people is in our world? Can you think of specific examples, and how might discrimination play a part in the health effects associated with obesity?
Have your own views changed at all, and if so, how?
This week there are two forums. You can participate in both, and if you have skipped Forums before, I recommend you do. If you have completed all the Forums so far this semester, you may select to participate in just one of the 2 forums this week – it’s up to you. Each Forum is worth 10 points, and your final grade for Forums is based on your top 15 out of 18 scores.
2. The readings this week propose several concrete strategies for increasing access to good nutrition and physical activity. Pick ONE of these strategies, and describe how you would like to see it implemented in your local community.
** you can either describe an existing local program, or invent one!
What is the program?
Who is or would be involved?
How would you know if it was working or not?
Would you consider this to be Primary Prevention, Secondary Prevention or Tertiary Prevention? (To refresh your memory, refer to the section on the Public Health Model from Week 1.)
Please reply to one other post.
(There are 2 forums this week – if you have skipped previous weeks, this is a good chance to catch up – post to both. If you have not skipped any forums yet, you can skip one of the ones this week if you like – as your final grade for forums is calculated on your best 15 out of 18 scores.)
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