...Assessment 2: Group Research Proposal Project “The effect of soft drinks on human weight” Done By: Dana Sahwan 201000400 Maryam Ali 201000402 Zahra Almeshaimea 201000392 Hawra Ali 201000334 Abrar Almajed 201000333 1/3/2013 Bahrain Polytechnic Luke Snelling Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction. 3 1.1 Abstract. 3 1.2 Relevance to the Bahrain Business Community. 3 2.0 Main Body. 3 2.1 Literature Review. 3 2.2 Methods. 7 3.0 Conclusion 8 3.1 Time. 8 3.2 Cost. 8 3.3 Examiners. 8 3.4 Sources. 9 3.5 Final Result. 9 4.0 Bibliography 10 1.0 Introduction. 1.1 Abstract. This proposal aims to test the effect of soft drinks on the human weight. This topic is vital because obesity leads to serious deceases and stops people from participating in the simplest activities, and in terms corrupts the living of a normal lifestyle. The methods we are aiming to use are experiments and interviews. 1.2 Relevance to the Bahrain Business Community. Researches were conducted on the effect of drinking soft drinks on a human’s body, clarify that it would increase the chances of getting overweight. Overweight can lead to serious deceases, such as strokes, cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, Bahraini businesses would be exposed to the possibility of reduced productivity rate, because of the consumption of soft drinks on their employees. As a result of reduced productivity, a company's profit can possibly be minimized which in terms could...
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...Honesty/Cheating Policy. By affixing this statement to the title page of my paper, I certify that I have not cheated or plagiarized in the process of completing this assignment. If it is found that cheating and/or plagiarism did take place in the writing of this paper, I understand the possible consequences of the act/s, which could include expulsion from Indiana Wesleyan University. Obesity in the USA versus Asian Countries 2 Introduction Obesity is a health condition that is characterized by an individual having too much body fat. The tool that measures body fat is called the Body Mass Index or BMI. The chart in Appendix A, outlines what is considered a normal BMI versus obesity BMI for adults age 20 and Older and children ages 2-19 years. Obesity leads to other chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart conditions. Obesity has become a focus in the healthcare industry worldwide. However, it appears to be more prevalent in the United States than in Asian countries. The causes of obesity are continually researched. Is it the environment that effect different cultures? Is it socioeconomics or is it that Americans just eat more fast food and junk food? China is the largest of the Asian countries and has the largest population. Therefore, for the purpose of this paper, the obesity rates of the United States and...
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...\ Introduction The majority of overweight children become overweight adolescents which leads them to become overweight adults. The bureau’s recommendations included treatments that included the family as well as the child. Research shows that overweight children are likely cause from lack of parental support or guidance the proposed solution provides the grounds for families to become active in each others lives as well as teaching the children to take charge of their outcomes as well. The goal of any preventive measures for obesity is to look at behaviors, medical goals and weight goals. Permanent change and weight loss should be the ultimate goal, not quick fix treatments for rapid weight loss. The goal of this project is for the children involved in the study to lose 10-20% of body weight and for the child and the family to have necessary tools, such as recipes, ideas, act ivies, and positive behavior patterns, in order to keep the weight off. Daily as well as weekly weigh-ins for the children will monitor their results. A staff member will administer the quizzes to the children and in the last four weeks two staff members will administer the quizzes one to the families and one to the children. Goals are 10-20% of being body weight and 90-100% on daily quizzes. After successfully completing first course take plan with outcomes around to neighboring doctors, clinic, and hospitals, in hope of building community success and to share the importance of...
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...Obesity and Overweight in Hispanics in the United States Maria Teresa Carrasco Francisca Velasco Adrian Rodriguez RES 341 November 19, 2011 Deborah Green Obesity and Overweight in Hispanics in the United States The purpose of the research that will be conducted is to validate what studies have shown about that Hispanic Americans have higher levels of overweight and obesity than Non – Hispanic Whites. “In accordance with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services information in 2008, Hispanic Americans were 1.2 times as likely to be obese than Non-Hispanic Whites. Among Mexican American women, 73 percent are overweight or obese, as compared to only 61.6 percent of the general female population. In 2007 – 2008 Mexican American children were 1.4 times more likely to be overweight as Non-Hispanic White children. In 2007, Hispanic adults were 50% less likely to engage in active physical activity as Non-Hispanic Whites” (OMH – Source: CDC, 2010) Impact of obesity and overweight The problem with obesity and overweight has affected the Hispanic race in many ways. Obesity and overweight are two different problems. A person with a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 25-29.9 is considered overweight and a person with a BMI of less than equal to 30 is considered obese. Based on the information gathered by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of minority health, more than 80% of the Hispanic overweight population tends to develop diabetes. Tests were driven...
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...Health Campaign Part 1 Violet Sowell HCS 535 – Concepts of Population Health February 23, 2015 Instructor Patti Mataxen Health Campaign Part 1 In the paper the topic to be discussed is health campaign of a public health issue aligned with a nationally identified health objective. There are many public health issues that people face daily and one major public health issue is obesity. When dealing with public health issues physical activity is important to help reduce health issues such as obesity which can lead to serious health problems. The main points that will be discussed are identification of a specific issue and nationally identified health objective which will be obesity. Other points to be discussed are identification of federal, state, and local agencies tasked with addressing and managing obesity and describing the models and systems used to determine and analyze obesity, including sources of data. Defining the community and targeted population that the identified objectives address which could include women, older adults, or African Americans and describing the epidemiologic surveillance systems used for monitoring the issue will be addressed. Finally, analyzing epidemiology tools within other areas of the health care system – risk assessment and trends in disease and health – needed to address obesity will be discussed. Obesity Obesity is a leading cause of death which consists of many health conditions that could develop. Health conditions that are related...
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...quantity of life. Across our country approximately one in three children are overweight or obese (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2010). In Iowa alone, approximately 16% of children are overweight with another 14% classified as obese (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2010). Obesity unaddressed in childhood tends to increase when children enter adulthood (Singh, Twisk, & Van Mechelen, 2008). These statistics worsen when children reach adulthood. An estimated 65% of Iowa adults are overweight, with more than 28% of those ranking as obese (CDC, 2010). This paper will evaluate the concern of weight among school age children. Community health options available to the school-age children of Humboldt County and will provide a plan to reducing obesity rates among the youth. Assessment State statistical information does not include the estimated 8% of children who do not receive medical services in a physicians’ office (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2012). Physical assessments are an important measurement of a child’s health and well-being. Without these essential assessments children are not properly diagnosed and treated for a variety of health conditions. The state of Iowa does not require physical health screenings to attend school. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Association of School Nurse’s recommends every child in school has a yearly physical that includes a BMI screening (Davis, Glance-Cleveland, Hassink, Johnson, Paradis...
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... Various researchers such as Charlesworth (2013) assert that the trend has significantly increased since the 1960s, an issue that has necessitated further research on the subject .For instance, Akabas et al., (2012) assert that 14 to 16% of 5 years old and 17 to 19% of 19 years old are overweight. This has been necessitated by the fact that the older/obese a child becomes the likelihood that the child will become obese in adulthood (Charlesworth, 2013). Thus, considering this became a matter of global concern. Further, studies have been done to ascertain the probability of a child becoming obese if not breastfed in the first six months. For a thorough comprehension of the topic, it was concluded that it is necessary to explore issues such as defining overweight and obesity for children, genetic predisposition to weight and obesity, behaviours that affect childhood overweight and obesity. Also, how breastfeeding aids in curbing obesity and overweight in children and how the role of a mother and family in preventing obesity and overweight in children is also addressed. Finally, recommendations were made regarding how childhood obesity can be curbed. This paper researches whether breastfeeding can play a critical role in the first six months in curbing childhood obesity. Defining Obesity and Overweight for Children Charlesworth (2013) confirms that overweight and obesity are terms that are employed interchangeably despite the fact that they do not mean the same. Cole...
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...obesity. There are several ways each study is conducted. Throughout this paper one will learn of at least one way a study was conducted, and the results of that particular study. One will learn of the information that was collected as well as the procedure to keep the results and information private. The study that one will learn about throughout this paper on childhood obesity will give one some basic information that was used to show what areas are affected by childhood obesity and will also show one that childhood obesity not only starts at home but carries over into the school life of a child. The data collected in the study of childhood obesity was collected by the use of the telephone; this method is called survey research. This type of research was appropriate for the study because it reached more subjects for the research, and the questions asked in the survey were specific. Since there are many people who believe that childhood obesity is not a real or serious problem, the survey did not require millions of dollars to conduct making the survey important at the same time reducing the amount of funds required to conduct this survey. Also, this survey and research done on childhood obesity did not require children to be seen by a physician or to be studied like guinea pigs and being poked by needles or stressed by questions. This research allowed parents to answer simple questions about the children in their home. By using the telephone interviewing for the...
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...hypnotherapy (or hypnosis) for advancement of a weight-loss program. Hypnotherapy has been seen to be a valuable tool so far in the modifications of problem behaviors, such as overeating for a person who is overweight or obese. The hypothesis of the research proposal is that those who receive hypnotherapy in conjunction with a supervised diet and exercise program will lose more weight that those who only participate in the diet and exercise program. METHOD: The 20 participants will be chosen from a target population. In order to be a participant in the research proposal the individual must be between the ages of 21 and 45, of either gender, have a primary diagnosis of obesity (with or without co-morbidities), have tried at least one weight-loss program prior, and be either referred to the bariatric program by a physician, or be a current patient of the bariatric program. The participants will be broken into two groups of 10 participants. Group 1 consists of 10 participants who will participate in hypnotherapy in combination with a diet and exercise program established by a dietary team. Group 2 contains 10 participants who will participate in only a diet and exercise program established by a dietary team. This research proposal is an example of a quasi-experiment. The measurements will be obtained with a standard digital scale. RESULTS: The data of the proposal will consist of weight measurements from each participant. The data will be analyzed...
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...Netherlands – Health Summary This paper shows the trends in the prevalence of overweight (body mass index [BMI] ≥ 25 kg m−2) and obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg m−2) in the Netherlands. Overweight (obesity) prevalence in adult males increased from 37% (4%) in 1981 to 51% (10%) in 2004, and in adult females from 30% (6%) in 1981 to 42% (12%) in 2004, according to self-reported data. In boys and girls, obesity prevalence doubled or even tripled from 1980 to 1997, and again from 1997 to 2002–2004 a two- or threefold increase was seen for almost all ages. According to the most recent data, overweight (obesity) prevalence figures range, depending on age, from 9.2% to 17.3% (2.5–4.3%) in boys, and from 14.6% to 24.6% (2.3–6.5%) in girls. There is a lack of data on the national prevalence of overweight and obesity based on measured height and weight and on prevalences in different subgroups of the population. Regular national representative health examinationsurveys that measure height and weight are needed to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity and its distribution over subgroups in the population, and to properly direct and evaluate prevention activities. Introduction Obesity and overweight have reached epidemic proportions globally and are accompanied by a range of serious health consequences (1). The Dutch National Health Council confirmed the seriousness of the epidemic of overweight and obesity in the Netherlands (2). The aim of this paper is to describe the trends in prevalence...
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...hospital with an acute illness as well as obesity as a co-existing condition. This paper will be explaining the action plans, which nurses and or any other health care workers can help and educate these adolescent and their family on healthy life style during their hospital stay. Childhood obesity is a condition where excess body fat negatively affects a child's health or wellbeing. Due to the rising prevalence of obesity in children and its many adverse health effects it is being recognized as a serious public health concern. The term overweight rather than obese is often used in children as it is less stigmatizing. The mixture of diet along with sedentary lifestyles is creating a generation of children who are facing adult health issues. Changing the trend in the rate of child obesity in America is not difficult as long as parents are willing to accept their responsibility for teaching their children healthy lifestyles (Mayo clinic 2011). There are various ways one can diagnose childhood obesity. As part of regular well-child care, the doctor calculates the child's body mass index (BMI) and determines where it falls on the national BMI-for-age growth chart. The BMI helps indicate if child is overweight for his or her age and height. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), help identify overweight and obese children. BMI-for-age between 85th and 94th percentiles is overweight. BMI-for-age 95th percentile...
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...CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH 1.0 Introduction To Research Performance and achievement can be gain by having a productive and organize work environment. To have a productive environment, student must able to separate time for work and time for personal matters equally. They also must be able to do assignments professionally. The performance will be increase as long as the students give commitment to do whatever they can to be productive. So, this research will study if there is relationship between student’s health status and their academic performance. It is being identify the factors affecting health status are Body Mass Index (BMI), blood pressure and glucose. The body mass index (BMI) is the metric currently in use for defining...
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...10:119 doi:10.1186/1479-5868-10-119 Mandy Ho (mandy.ho@sydney.edu.au) Megan Gow (megan.gow@health.nsw.gov.au) Jocelyn Halim (Jocelyn.halim@health.nsw.gov.au) Kerryn Chisholm (Kerryn.chisholm@health.nsw.gov.au) Louise A Baur (louise.baur@health.nsw.gov.au) Manny Noakes (Manny.Noakes@csiro.au) Katherine Steinbeck (kate.steinbeck#@health.nsw.gov.au) Michael R Kohn (michael.kohn@health.nsw.gov.au) Chris T Cowell (chris.cowell@health.nsw.gov.au) Sarah P Garnett (sarah.garnett@health.nsw.edu.au) ISSN Article type 1479-5868 Research Submission date 1 July 2013 Acceptance date 17 October 2013 Publication date 24 October 2013 Article URL http://www.ijbnpa.org/content/10/1/119 This peer-reviewed article can be downloaded, printed and distributed freely for any purposes (see copyright notice below). Articles in IJBNPA are listed in PubMed and archived at PubMed Central. For information about publishing your research in IJBNPA or any BioMed Central journal, go to http://www.ijbnpa.org/authors/instructions/ For information about other BioMed Central publications go to © 2013 Ho et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and...
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...Title Fast-Food Restaurant Advertising on Television and Its Influence on Childhood Obesity Author Shin-Yi Chou, Lehigh University and National Bureau of Economic Research Inas Rashad, Georgia State University Michael Grossman, City University of New York Graduate Center and National Bureau of Economic Research Introduction Childhood obesity around the world, and particularly in the United States, is an escalating problem that has received much attention of late. In less than thirty years, the prevalence of overweight children and adolescents in America has more than doubled. In the 1963-1970 period, 4 percent of children aged 6 to 11 years and 5 percent of adolescents aged 12 to 19 were defined as being overweight. The percentage of children who are overweight has more than tripled by 1999, reaching 13 percent. For adolescents, the incidence of overweight has nearly tripled in the same period, reaching 14 percent (Centers for Disease Control 2001). Finding the causes of this dramatic increase in obesity among children and adolescents is an important input in designing prevention policies. On the simplest level, weight gain is caused by more energy intake than energy expenditure over a long period of time. The problem of energy imbalance is not purely due to genetics, since our genes have not changed substantially during the past two decades. Researchers have tended to focus on environmental factors such as the availability of highly palatable and calorie-dense fast...
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...obesity. Peer pressure and social circles also create an epidemic of children overweight or obese. Intervention by parents, physicians and the educational system with support and nutrition with physical activity instruction can help create a culture of informed children. Childhood obesity is a major concern for parents, teachers and health care providers. Children will gain weight as they grow and develop. The problem presents when a child has extra pounds not needed for normal growth and development. Extra weight leads to obesity and particularly for a young child or adolescent can create serious medical conditions continuing into adulthood. Researching and determining particular and specific causes for childhood obesity can help in educating and motivating children and parents towards behavior changes to correct and prevent childhood obesity. Criteria for determining obesity in children rely on body mass index (BMI) in relation to overall weight, age, height and body structure. A BMI in children ages 6 to 19 years of age between the 85th and 94th percentiles is considered in the normal range, while anything over the 95th percentile is considered obese (Hampl and Summar, 2009). While there are many factors believed to be directly related to childhood obesity, the parents’ perception of weight and healthy lifestyles directly impact children. Not all unhealthy conscious parents will produce unhealthy children; the effect still remains on a child’s upbringing. Beyond a child’s...
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