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IDS402: Module Four ActivitySouthern New Hampshire UniversityIDS402: Wellness 09:29:49 GMT -05:00IDS402: Module Four ActivityI. Factors That Could Impact TopicFactors that impact obesity are biases and assumptions. Negatives biases and assumptions have existed for several years regarding those who are obese. Cossrow et al. (2001) states “Obese people are typically characterized as physically unattractive, flawed in character, and personally responsible for their overweight condition. They are commonly described as‘lazy,’ ‘ugly,’ ‘stupid,’ ‘lacking willpower,’ ‘incompetent,’ and ‘indulgent.’ The consequences of such stereotypes have been shown in several studies” (par. 2). These biases and assumptions of those impacts perceptions and do not benefit those who are obese or motivate them to educate and make changes, but rather typically make this disease worse for them. Itis common for society to blame victims when it comes to conditions like obesity, rather than consider environmental factors and changes that need to be implemented to improve the wellness of all (Cossrow, 2001). Conversations should be made on how nutritional health and resources can be more accessible for all, as opposed to using negative stereotypes to insult those who are obese.II. Potential ObstacleA potential obstacle to obesity is lack of health education