Sociocultural factors - overeating and obesity
Sedentary lifestyle and change in eating patterns
Jeffery (2001)
obesity caused by lack of physical activity
sedentary lifestyle - use of cars and inc. TV viewing
bad eating behavior (processed food high in energy)
Prentice and Jebb (1995)
changes in phys. activity
British sample
positive correlation: increase in obesity w/ car ownership and TV viewing
supports idea of relationship between sedentary lifestyle and increase in obesity rates
correlation, doesn't establish cause-effect
Food promotion and eating behavior
Elliot 2005
possible cause obesity: food packaging to present products as "fun food"
Food Standards Agency (2003)
118 studies on food promo to kids
food promo dominated by TV
promo food in terms of fun, fantasy, taste
no promo health and nutrition
eat for fun, and eat unhealthy
Socioeconomic Factors
Consistent link: low socioeconomic status & high rate obesity
Petersen (2006)
increased polarization regarding health
higher ed. - eat healthier, more exercise
higher ed. - respond positive to health campaign tips on staying healthy