Obesity and T2DM

Question 1

Describe the components of the runaway weight gain train and examples for each.

Answer 1

Steep slope - Obesogenic environment
Ineffective breaks - Knowledge, prejudice, physiology
Accelerators - Low socioeconomic status, ineffective dieting

Question 2

What are the 3 mechanisms that maintain overweight?

Answer 2

Physical/physiological - more weight = more difficult to exercise

Psychological - low self-esteem and guilt lead to comfort eating

Socioeconomic - reduced employment opportunity

Question 3

Describe some interventions to manage obesity

Answer 3

Individual level:

• Physical activity
• Eat according to Eatwell guide

Wider level:

• Increasing access to healthy food
• Change4Life campaign
• Changes in transport infrastructure
• Sugar tax