Childhood Obesity has become an epidemic in America. Although it seems that the main concern with obesity is about external appearances, the true problem lies with the health problems associated with it. According to the CDC, obesity can lead to heart disease, type II diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, and some forms of cancer. Found in all age groups from two year old children to 50 year old men and women, obesity has been linked to everything from the popularity of computers and video games
Words: 285 - Pages: 2
I feel pertain to my chosen article on childhood obesity and associated risk factors. The two peer-reviewed articles I found are “Early Life Risk Factors for Obesity in Childhood: Cohort Study” and “Increasing Fruit and Vegetable Intake and Decreasing Fat and Sugar Intake in Families at Risk for Childhood Obesity”. I was able to find an article while I was going through relevant research that is classified as meta-analysis and is titled “The Obesity Epidemic in the United Sates-Gender, Age, Socioeconomic
Words: 608 - Pages: 3
Childhood Obesity Veronica Titus ENG 122: English Composition II Prof. Matthew Norsworthy February 20, 2012 Childhood Obesity Childhood obesity is a result of unhealthy food choices and not enough exercise. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, “children and adolescents are eating more food away from home and drinking more sugar- sweetened drinks, and snacking more frequently.” (Nutrition and eating habits, 2009) The department further explains,” Convenience has become
Words: 1244 - Pages: 5
Biology of Health and Disease | Childhood Obesity | Healthy Choices | | The book entitled Your Child by David Pruitt, MD. focuses on the increase of childhood obesity in the United States. The book explains that between 16 and 33 percent of children and adolescents are obese. Obesity is among the easiest medical conditions to recognize but most difficult to treat. Unhealthy weight gain due to poor diet and lack of exercise is responsible for over 300,000 deaths
Words: 637 - Pages: 3
and also the instant stimulus of TV can cause a children to become impatient in complex situations (1). o Poor skills in planning and judging. The areas of the brain responsible for these skills are under used and not fully developed if a young child watches too much television and plays too many video games
Words: 1759 - Pages: 8
The Obesity Epidemic Ever looked outside or even been in a store and looked around? Have you realized the problem many people face in our society today with obesity? Obesity is a widespread disease that is influencing many of the people in America. According to National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases states that about 35% of American’s face this problem daily and more are on the verge to being diagnosed with this (Information, Health 1). Treating this disease is harder than
Words: 1018 - Pages: 5
Have you ever wonder what are the causes to the great increase of childhood obesity in the past 30 years? Childhood obesity is a very serious problem and becoming very dangerous. Childhood obesity affects 17% of all children that is triple the rate of just one generation ago. children are becoming are very obese at young ages and they are getting diseases and unhealthy conditions very young. Obesity is now the second most preventable death in the U.S. Up to one out of every five children in the
Words: 1626 - Pages: 7
Child Obesity results and Conclusion Inductions Childhood obesity is pubic crisis in the United States. The occurrence of childhood obesity has increased a lot over the years. The paper I will be writing is how was the results of the data collection method, the data analysis procedure and conclusion of applying the background of the research process to problem in health in the health care on the childhood obesity. The following question I will be answering Data Collection: In what way are the
Words: 828 - Pages: 4
Childhood Obesity in Florida The publication I chose is community partnerships to prevent childhood obesity. This publication is about an health issue which is childhood obesity. For over a decade, obesity rates have been on the rise. This health issue has recently been subsiding, but in order for this to continue, all depends on if the government, communities, and private sector continue to take action (NIHCM Foundation, 2013). In Florida, action is continued to be taken to address this obesity issue
Words: 1203 - Pages: 5
Childhood Obesity? Childhood obesity is a pandemic that has reached worldwide distribution. A problem as rampant as this is having a direct negative correlation with education and the way kids learn in America. “More than one third of children and adolescents are overweight or obese” (Center for Disease Control and Prevention). For the next generation to succeed and someday be responsible for many of the leadership roles that run this country, there needs to be immediate action. Childhood obesity has
Words: 2384 - Pages: 10
