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Eating habits of obese people
HAVLÍKOVÁ, Alena
Obesity is a global problem, and number of obese people is still increasing. In the Czech Republic, 20 % of men and 18 % of women live with obesity. Because these numbers are not very low, we need to respond to this situation. This bachelor thesis deals with eating habits of obese adults, which can be very important problem in the development of obeisty. The thesis is divided into 2 parts. The theoretical part is focused on the definition of obesity, its history, kinds, and further, it focuses on eating habits. The practical part focuses on eating habits in obese people , specifically on the amount of received nutrients, on the variety and regularity of eating in obese people, as well as their happiness with their eating habits. A significant group was made up by a total of 50 people aged 30 to 60 suffering from obesity, respectively having a BMI over 30. They all completed a questionnaire about dietary habits. 10 selected people continued to write seven-day menus. The results prove that obese people receive a lower o ran optimal amount of protein than they should. The received fats make up a higher proportion of the total energetic intake than recommended. The intake of carbohydrates is lower or optimal. The intake of fiber is very low. Obese people also consume an insufficient amount of whole-grain products, legumes, and fish. They eat superfluous amounts of meat and meat products. They eat dairy every day, but only a little share consists of sour milk products. In general, they consume an insufficient amount of fruits and vegetables. Considering the regularity of their diet, they consume 3 to 5 portions of food a day. Obese people receive smaller amounts of energy in food than the energy they produce. They do not adapt their energetic intake to the output during the day.
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