...According Waters E, de Silva-Sanigorski, “Overweight and obesity are terms used to describe an excess of adiposity above the ideal for good health.” 1 Childhood obesity is becoming an increasingly problematic issue. According to Fielding JE and Teutsch SM, “Among the countries 5th, 7th, and 9th grade public school students, obesity prevalence increased from 18.9% in 1999 to 23.0% in 2008.” 2 As this statement shows children are becoming increasingly overweight. Some children do suffer from overactive thyroid and other medical conditions but most of time its due to a poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle. What causes childhood obesity? There are many causes of childhood obesity such as high calorie diets, inactivity, medical conditions and more. “A decrease in physical activity, whether due to increased screen time, a lack of exercise or play opportunities, or the absence of community policies that enable or promote active living, is a primary contributor to growing obesity rates among children.” 3 says Werner D, Teufel J, Holtgrave P, Brown S. One significate factor in child obesity is a sedentary lifestyle. Children need to be physically active; whether it be walking or running; any type of aerobic exercise is better than no exercise....
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...never failed to imitate them.”(Baldwin, 2003). Childhood obesity is a medical condition that affects too many children today. Who is to blame? (Slovieiter, 2008). “Childhood obesity is not a problem with the children it’s a problem with the parents.” (Baldwin, 2003). Parents do not educate their children about the importance of eating healthy and exercising. They are too busy with work and other things to take the time to prepare a healthy meal or snack, so they buy fast foods for their children to eat. Most of these parents do not understand how important it is for their children to eat healthy and exercise. Many do not even think exercise is critically important for themselves and their children. However, research have has shown exercise to be essential for one’s health. Therefore, opening a fitness center and providing educational classes can help with the problem. Childhood obesity has increased over the years. There are many factors that contribute to this increase, like for instance parents. Many parents do not know what childhood obesity is, and the effects it can have on their children. So they have failed short on educating their children on the importance of eating healthy and exercising. I interviewed a parent on the topic of childhood obesity. Jamikia West, a mother of three, who has one child that is obese. The conclusion from the interview was that she is a parent who does not know what childhood obesity is. Parents tend to go by the knowledge of what...
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...Group: AD228 4B Topic: CHILDHOOD OBESITY Central Idea: I. Causes of Childhood Obesity II. Effects of Childhood Obesity III. Prevention of Childhood Obesity Submitted to: Pn. Mastura Misdan Submission Date: 6th November 2015 Color Coding ARTICLE 1 GENERAL INTERNET JOURNAL ARTICLE 2 GENERAL INTERNET ARTICLE ARTICLE 3 GENERAL INTERNET ARTICLE ARTICLE 4 GENERAL INTERNET ARTICLE Bibliography Internet Sources Journal Mahshid Dehghan, Noori Akhtar-Danesh, and Anwar T Merchant, P. R. (2005). Childhood obesity, prevalence, and prevention. Nutrition Journal 4:24 Article Childhood Obesity Causes & Consequences. (2015, June 19). Retrieved November 5, 2015, from http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood/causes.html Childhood Obesity Facts. (2015, August 27). Retrieved November 5, 2015, from http://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/obesity/facts.htm Obese Youth over Time. (2015, September 27). Retrieved November 5, 2015, from http://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/obesity/obesity-youth.htm Obese Youth Over Time. (2015, September 22). Retrieved November 5, 2015, from http://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/obesity/obesity-youth-txt.htm Childhood Obesity Facts. (2015, June 19). Retrieved November 5, 2015, from http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/childhood.html Childhood obesity. (n.d.). Retrieved...
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...Poverty and Welfare on Childhood Obesity1 Poverty and Welfare on Childhood Obesity Paul D Stasiak Self Study Childhood obesity has become a growing concern in the eyes of many Americans, yet not every parent can identify if their child or one they care for is overweight. Understanding dietary intake for our children is a very important. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2014), childhood obesity has more than doubled and young adult obesity has quadrupled in the last 30 years (p. 1). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention define being overweight as having an excess body weight for a given height, specifically as having excess body fat. The number of obese children today is higher than it has been in the past. However, times are changing and the fast food companies are growing more and more popular each and every day. This paper will examine the research which states that a child is more likely to be obese as an adult if they were obese all throughout their adolescent years and poverty’s effect on childhood obesity. According to Feeding America (2013), 45.3 million Americans were living in poverty (p. 1). This number is very high considering the 318.9 million that are living in America. The unemployment rate in January of 2015 was 5.7%. As a result of unemployment or living in poverty conditions, some families have resorted to buying less expensive food options for their children in order to...
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...Television Associated With Childhood Obesity COM 156 Introduction Childhood obesity has become a national dilemma. Recent studies have shown several causes for this public health epidemic. The evidence between childhood obesity and children’s excessive amount of time in front of the television has done nothing but increase each year. How long do children watch television each day. Does the media target children television? What are the health risks involved with childhood obesity? Childhood obesity continues to increase dramatically as the young viewers are victimized by television. Television Associated With Childhood Obesity During a recent study at UCLA School of Public Health, Sarah Anderson stated “The association between television viewing and childhood obesity is directly related to children’s exposure to commercials that advertise unhealthy foods.” (Anderson. S 2010) Researchers Frederick J. Zimmerman and Janice F. Bell conducted a study that involved 3,563 children, ages ranged from infants to 12-year-olds. Primary caregivers reported children’s activities and television viewing during the week. Studies had shown that commercial viewing had a significant affect with a higher BMI. According to Zimmerman and Bell, “steering children away from commercial television may be effective in reducing childhood obesity, given that food is the most commonly advertised product on children’s television and the fact that almost 90 percent of children begin watching...
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...Running head: CHILDHOOD OBESITY 1 Childhood Obesity Diane Troche English 122 Prof. Yanessa Page September 11, 2012 1 1. Childhood Obesity Diane Troche... Good job with organizing the contents of your title page and running head according to APA format! Perfect! [TA King] [YaShekia King] -1- Running head: CHILDHOOD OBESITY While we were growing up our parents and grandparents had time to cook us healthy and wholesome meals, but due to the changes in the times that is not the case anymore and the percentage of children with childhood obesity has increased dramatically. Childhood obesity is it genetic or is it a sign of the times that as parents are we too consumed or overwhelmed with work, school, and financial responsibilities that there is not enough time in a day to properly prepare a wholesome and healthy meals? Many people in today’s society would like to blame it on genetics but they often overlook the aspects of parental influence and family structure. 3 2 1 2 1. While Good job with this topic sentence! This paragraph contains a topic sentence that gives the paper direction, sets up the rest of the paragraph, and connects back to the thesis. Note though that the writing needs to be objective and impersonal and in the third person unless otherwise stated in the assignment guidelines, per APA style. [TA King] [YaShekia King] 2. structure. Your introduction is well done! It includes a clear thesis statement that tells the reader what your paper will be...
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...Res/531 June 19, 2011 Dr. Ed Yancey Topic Childhood Obesity in the Mid-South is a growing disease. Description of Childhood Obesity Childhood Obesity is defined as children having the condition of being excessively overweight (The American Heritage, 2002). The Centers for Disease Control reports that this country has been struggling with obesity for well over 20 years now and regarding childhood obesity, it is no less daunting. Data from their surveys comparing the 1970's to the 2000's show that the prevalence of obesity has increased for children of all ages at least 3 times over to about 20% of our population less than 19 years old (adult obesity approaches almost 35% in some states). There is an eye-opening depiction of U.S. obesity trends by state and race/ethnicity over the past 4 years. Obesity appears to be most commonly seen in the African American, Hispanic, and Native American populations and in lower income families (CDC, 2009). Why this Topic This topic was chosen because there is an overwhelming increase of children who are suffering from this disease. Obese children are also more likely to become overweight adults. 70% of obese children had at least one Cardiovascular Disease risk factor, and 39% had two or more (Freedman, 2007). This paper will show why childhood obesity has become such an epidemic and what can be done to counter this disease. Description of Childhood Obesity Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that affects...
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...Community Health C229 1 ! ! ! ! ! ! CKA Task 1 Sharon Wiggins Western Governors University ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Community Health C229 ! ! Date Spent ! ! 6/19/15 ! 6/19/15 ! 6/19/15 ! 6/29-7/2 ! 7/11/15 1200-1700 ! 8/30/15 1100-1600 ! 9/4/15 1100-1200 ! ! 9/9-10/15 0800-1700 0800-1200 ! ! Fieldwork Study Activity Location and Contact Time Windshield Survey Dakota County, Minnesota 10 Cultural Survey Dakota County, Minnesota 5 Scavenger Hunt Dakota County, Minnesota 10 Childhood Obesity attended conference, interviewed other attendees and exhibitors 8757 Rio San Diego Dr, San Diego, CA 92108 (619)692-3800 30 Festival of Farms attended festival interview with community members and exhibitors Lakeside Prairie Farm 20503 180th Ave Barrett, MN 56311 320-492-2526 5 Minnesota State Fair attended & interviews and surveys 1265 Snelling Ave St Paul, MN 55108 (651) 288-4400 5 Dr Koch interviewed Dr. Koch Physician Fairview Ridges Clinic 303 E Nicollet Blvd # 160 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 460-4000 1 Communities for Health attended conference, interviewed other attendees, exhibitors Duluth Convention Center 350 Harbor Dr Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-5573 12 1 Community Health C229 ! 9/12/15 1200-1500 ! ! 9/18/15 0800-1200 ! 9/19/15 0800-1300 Farm Fest attended, interviewed ...
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...Running head: CHILDHOOD OBESITY 1 Childhood Obesity Diane Troche English 122 Prof. Yanessa Page September 11, 2012 1 1. Childhood Obesity Diane Troche... Good job with organizing the contents of your title page and running head according to APA format! Perfect! [TA King] [YaShekia King] -1- Running head: CHILDHOOD OBESITY While we were growing up our parents and grandparents had time to cook us healthy and wholesome meals, but due to the changes in the times that is not the case anymore and the percentage of children with childhood obesity has increased dramatically. Childhood obesity is it genetic or is it a sign of the times that as parents are we too consumed or overwhelmed with work, school, and financial responsibilities that there is not enough time in a day to properly prepare a wholesome and healthy meals? Many people in today’s society would like to blame it on genetics but they often overlook the aspects of parental influence and family structure. 3 2 1 2 1. While Good job with this topic sentence! This paragraph contains a topic sentence that gives the paper direction, sets up the rest of the paragraph, and connects back to the thesis. Note though that the writing needs to be objective and impersonal and in the third person unless otherwise stated in the assignment guidelines, per APA style. [TA King] [YaShekia King] 2. structure. Your introduction is well done! It includes a clear thesis statement that tells the reader what your paper will be...
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...Rohana, A.J. and Aiba, N. (2012) ‘Childhood obesity in Japan: a growing public health threat’, Int. Medical Journal, Vol. 19, No. 2, pp.146–149. This article is about growing trend of childhood obesity in Japan. The study details the reason, causes and effects of obesity. Obese children in Japan has been noticed with existence of other co-morbidities and the main reason for obesity is found to be irregular food habits and lack of physical activity. It is also noted that childhood obesity is positively correlated and leads to adult obesity. It is also established that monitoring childhood obesity will reduce the risk and complications of adult obesity. This article is peer reviewed because it has been reviewed by biomedical, editorial board and others. Karnik, S. and Kanekar, A. (2012) ‘Childhood obesity: a global public health crisis’, Int. J. Preventive Medicine, Vol. 3, No. 1. The study is focused on childhood obesity and how the rate is increased due to food intake and less activities. It also states that obesity is influenced by genetic, behavioral and environmental factors and how the problem should be addressed through effective interventions and methods. This article is peer reviewed because it has collected materials from previous studies. Llyod, LJ., Langley-Evans, SC. and McMullen, S. (2010) ‘Childhood obesity and adult cardiovascular disease risk: a systematic review’, Int. J. Obesity, Vol. 34, pp.18–28. ...
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...The Problem: Childhood obesity has been a significant problem across our nation for decades, and can be clearly associated with insufficient nutrition, health, and wellness. Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) at or above the 95th percentile for adolescents within the same age group (8). The most recent data show that the national childhood obesity rate for those between 2-19 years old is 18.5% (1). This equates to nearly 1 in 5 school age children being classified as obese (2). The figure below visually represents the prevalence of obesity among youth aged 2-19 years by sex and age in the United States between the years of 2015-2016. Consequently, childhood obesity is a major threat to children's health in the USA and is "regarded as the most common prevalent nutritional disorder of US children and adolescents, and one of the most common problems seen by pediatricians" (3). However, treatment and prevention of obesity are considered the primary responsibility of the individual children and their parents, and public health guidelines and economic policies for the prevention and treatment of childhood obesity are often not taken seriously (4). The Consequences:...
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...Childhood Obesity in United States Janet Henry Ashford University English 122 Instructor: Teresa Plummer July 16, 2012 Childhood Obesity in United States Obesity is having excess body fat. In the young generation obesity has become a major factor and it continues to grow. According to the Center for Diseases Control and Prevention childhood obesity has more than tripled in the last 30 years. By being obese, it cans lead to many different diseases; it can result in a shorter life span. It often causes depression, and other physical and psychological problems. In this paper, I will talk about Childhood Obesity in United States. Most of the preliminary findings will be directed towards the initial cause of Childhood Obesity in United States and what we can do to try to correct it in the adolescent children age and what can be done to help prevent it. It is very important that the world must step up and do our part and educated our young children so fewer children will continue to be obese. Our schools need to be a safe place where children can receive the nutrition they need to grow. They need to be able to learn and fuel their active minds, and exercise their physical bodies. U.S. first lady Michelle Obama has adopted a healthy eating and fighting childhood obesity program by creating a community garden. (Charles, 2012) Without help to control their weight, obese children are prime targets for a variety of health-related problems, including heart disease...
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...Laurie Clark Health Prevention of Childhood Obesity June 23, 2015 Specific Purpose: To Inform Parents and children Primary Prevention of Childhood Obesity Introduction I. Obesity has doubled in American children the last three decades a. Increase in inactivity b. Increased in high fat, sugar, and processed foods c. Immediate and long term health effects. II. Increase in inactivity d. Children are watching more television associated with obesity i. 89% of children aged between four and five years spend more than two hours watching TV, Videos or DVDs every day (Kehl, 2006). ii. Food is heavily marketed on the television 1. The more likely they are to eat while watching television 2. The foods they consume are likely the foods advertised on television (YouTube 2015) e. Children walking and biking to school has decreased while car transport has increased iii. Result of changes in community composition iv. Concern for child safety III. Increased in high fat, sugar, and processed foods f. Foods Consumed decades ago were almost void of processed foods g. In today’s family less fruits and vegetables, increased processed, high calorie foods v. Increased cost of healthful foods vi. Decreased cost of junk food vii. Increased variety viii. Increased school vending machines and a la cart foods (YouTube 2015) ...
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...RUNNING HEAD: CHILDHOOD OBESITY 1 Childhood Obesity C. Kevin Barr SOC120 John Meeks February 8, 2013 CHILDHOOD OBESITY 2 Childhood Obesity and the Health Concerns Obesity is such a hot topic in America today and childhood obesity and the ethical arguments over obesity has greatly increased over the last 10 years. Health problems that occur from this deadly disease is something that no one wants to talk about. When people think about health, what usually is discussed is cancer or heart disease. Not many people really think about one of the biggest issues out there that is really not taken very seriously and that is obesity. In America there are hundreds of thousands of children that are overweight. Obesity is a disease, a disease associated with many other health issues, including congestive heart problems, diabetes among other physical and mental complications associated with this disease. We will discuss throughout this paper how one of the classical theories would help resolve the problems that are associated with the dangers of childhood obesity, then discuss the perspective of society and how it relates to relativism in today's world. There are many arguments about how childhood obesity starts, who's to blame for allowing this to happen and societies ethical and moral obligation associated with fixing the problem. Who or what is to blame for the...
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...29 January 2013 Group 3D Duane de Freitas Academic year 2012/2013 Academic English and Skills Semester 1, period 3 Regulations on food and beverage marketing to children Ieva Margevica 10360956 During the last twenty years marketing to children has become a vigorous tendency. As claimed by Schor (2004, p. 21), in 1980s companies used to spend 100 millions of dollars on marketing to kids. Whereas today, according to Eggerton (2007) in Linn’s and Novosat’s (2008, p. 134) research, this number has reached 15 billions of dollars, expended only on food and beverage marketing directed at youth. Additionally, in the last decades, as stated by de Onis, Blossni and Blogher (as cited in Carter, Petterson, Donovan, Ewing & Roberts, 2011), obesity and other health problem rates among kids have been rising along with the marketers’ attention to children. These simultaneously growing processes have led to the debates of marketers’ responsibility related to increasing rates of childhood obesity, diabetes and food preference distortion (Linn & Novosat, 2008, p. 134; Carter et al., 2011, p. 962; Boyland & Halford, in press, p. 1). As acknowledged by Carter’s et al. (2011, pp. 962-968) research, children are a vulnerable and easily persuadable group of society, which should be protected from marketing’s aspirations. In accordance with Boyland and Haford (in press, p. 2), the adopted regulations deviate between countries. With regard to previous studies about...
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