Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to assess the social challenges associated with obesity.
Directions
Part 1:
You wake up in the morning and realize that you now weigh 500 pounds! As you go through your daily routine, think about the physical and social challenges you face at your new body weight. Some things you might keep in mind are:
· Moving around (walking, exercising, bending and reaching to complete daily activities, etc.)
· Physically fitting into things (chair seats, car/seatbelt, shower/bathtub, clothes, etc.)
· Social stigmas (how might people view or judge you on your food choices, activities, etc. in certain situations)
Part 2:
Answer the following questions:
1. What physical challenges did you experience? I need help writing my essay – research paper list and describe in detail a minimum of 5 challenges you encountered.
2. What social challenges did you experience? I need help writing my essay – research paper list and describe in detail a minimum of 5 challenges you encountered.
3. How did this assignment raise your awareness of challenges facing obese individuals? Did it change the way you view obese individuals? Give specific examples to illustrate your answers.
