DQ: Select an effective current health policy that focuses on or affects population health NUR 550 Topic 7 DQ 2

DQ: Select an effective current health policy that focuses on or affects population health NUR 550 Topic 7 DQ 2

Obesity, or having too much body fat, can be a complex health issue. It can lead to numerous other health conditions including type two diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and stroke. The increasing rates of obesity has led to an epidemic in the United States and globally. In fact, since 1975, the obesity count has nearly tripled (National Institute of Health [NIH], 2021). Obesity has been found to be caused by poor dietary habits and lack of physical activity. Many restaurants cook with a lot of oil and butter, which makes the food delicious. However, Americans, may not be aware of all the fat that is really in the foods at their favorite restaurants. Therefore, we have implemented the food menu labeling law that requires restaurants to list calories and other nutritional information on their menus (U.S. Food & Drug Administration [FDA], 2020). This provides the public knowledge about the food they are intaking so Americans can make informed decisions with their dietary habits.

References

National Institute of Health. (2021, March 23). Obesity. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Retrieved July 27, 2021, from https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/conditions/obesity/index.cfm

U.S. Food & Drug Administration. (2020, April 1). Menu labeling requirements. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Retrieved July 27, 2021, from https://www.fda.gov/food/food-labeling-nutrition/menu-labeling-requirements

DQ: Select an effective current health policy that focuses on or affects population health