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The environment is one of the biggest influencers on weight and some of the major factors such as socioeconomic environment, food environment, and physical environment are key in maintaining a healthy weight.
A study by Kandice A. KapinosPh.D. and Olga YakushevaPh.D. measured the weight of college students living on campus. It was found that students living closer to dining halls snacked more and "exhibited more weight gain behaviors" than students who did not have quicker access. They also found that students living in dorms further from the gym also exercised less frequently than those living closer.
socioeconomical environment- social or economical status are factors that effect weight, include living in poverty, work, or neighborhood community
Food environment- Food location and availability that determines ones diet
Is time money? and is money exercise?
Is time money? and is money exercise?
Everyone has 24 hrs in a day. That's true, but the demands, value, and capacity to control one's time can differ by income.
Everyone has 24 hrs in a day. That's true, but the demands, value, and capacity to control one's time can differ by income.
Lower income raises the likelihood of physical inactivity by 5%. This could mean unaffordable gym memberships, classes, trainers, daycare, equipment etc.
Lower income raises the likelihood of physical inactivity by 5%. This could mean unaffordable gym memberships, classes, trainers, daycare, equipment etc.
Combined with longer work hours, both increase physical inactivity by 12% making them factors of health inequality.
(Venn & Strazdins, 2016)Combined with longer work hours, both increase physical inactivity by 12% making them factors of health inequality.
"Some of the health conditions typically identified with obesity... may actually be caused by social and environmental health factors that are caused by inequitable social arrangements as well as economic activities currently taking place in capitalist cultures" (Harrison, 2012, p. 329).
"Some of the health conditions typically identified with obesity... may actually be caused by social and environmental health factors that are caused by inequitable social arrangements as well as economic activities currently taking place in capitalist cultures" (Harrison, 2012, p. 329).
But what can we do to help ourselves?
But what can we do to help ourselves?
Do it at home
Do it at home
The cheapest place to exercise can be in the comfort of your home.
The cheapest place to exercise can be in the comfort of your home.
No membership and no equipment required!
No membership and no equipment required!
How much?
How much?
The Department of Health and Human Services recommends adults at least:
150 min per week of moderate intensity exercise (can be broken to 30 min sessions)
2+ days per week of muscle strengthening activities
Time Management
Time Management
You can learn to make time for yourself and your health.
Something is better than nothing!
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