that they don't want to because they are obese. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 16.9% of U.S. children and adolescents aged 2–19 years are obese, and another 14.9% are overweight (2011–2012). Childhood obesity rates have tripled in the last 30 years. Moreover, research indicates that overweight and obese children are likely to become overweight or obese adults. Being overweight or obese can contribute to other chronic health problems, such as Coronary
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Linking Factors to Childhood Obesity and Interventions: A Literature Review Dontonio Earls Colin University Abstract The prevalence of childhood obesity worldwide has created an immense concern in how to combat the chronic disease; however, researchers have found that there are fundamental risk factors that contribute to childhood obesity. Because of this immense concern, researchers have examined several risk factors that may be linked to the rising number of obesity among children. The literature
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Obesity is considered to be a global epidemic that is linked to early mortality and severe morbidity rates (Ko et al., 2007). The prevalence of childhood obesity in the United States has increased a lot over the last thirty years. This causes a problem, since being obese may create other problems for these youths as adults, specifically diabetes and chronic illness. There are many causes for obesity: increased access to foods high in fats and sugars, larger portion sizes, increased calorie intake
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Children and Obesity Sharletta Guy-Pope SOC490: Social Science Capstone Raqota Berger June 18, 2012 Introduction Due to the growing concern and increase prevalence of childhood obesity around the world the population of children as it relates to childhood obesity indicates that these children will suffer even greater as adults. This increasing concern has become a public health issue and a social issue with children. Furthermore, research shows
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Obesity, also called corpulence or fatness it is the excessive accumulation of body fat that is caused by the consumption of more calories than the body can use. It is a condition in which the body accumulates an abnormally large amount of fatty tissue or fat. It is a chronic disease that is rapidly increasing and having devastating effects on health especially in the United States. Effects of obesity can cost us personally or as a community, it is the second cause of death yearly. Some contributing
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The rising obesity rate amongst school aged children and the need for better quality foods, not less expensive easy-access meals, raises an important question: “Should changes be made to the regulations for foods that are served in public schools or should responsibilities lie exclusively on educating parents about making better food choices for their children?” Parents and the community have a responsibility to help prevent childhood obesity by empowering children with the knowledge and tools they
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Public Awareness and Human Diseases HCA/ 240 Melissa Braxton May 29, 2011 Gioia Scoppa Obesity is a major problem in society today. The current generation of children is said to be the first generation of children that will not out live their parents. In the following I will discuss an overview of obesity and a current program that educates the community about obesity. I will also discuss some ways that the program could be improved. An obese person is defined as a person who weighs 20%
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Childhood Obesity Jennifer Beam ECE 214 Barbara Hollinger August, 18 2014 Childhood obesity is at an all-time high. Studies suggest that “Between16 & 33% of children and adolescents are obese” due to the over use of chemical additives and preservatives in food(American Academy of Child and Adolescent Pediatrics, 2008) Additives and preservatives are added to food to enhance color, flavor, and appearance. Those additives are known to cause cancer, diabetes, obesity, and death
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Option #2: McDonald’s and Obesity Lauren Derman CSU-Global Campus International and Multi-Cultural Marketing MKG400-1 Michael Aubry July 28, 2016 Option #2: McDonald’s and Obesity Obesity, as it relates to fast food, has been tied together in controversy for many years. It is an uphill battle that continues to occur throughout the globe; however, one fast food restaurant, in particular, has been blamed for contributing to the obesity problem especially in young people as this epidemic continues
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Childhood Obesity and its Relation to Adult Hypertension Team C Childhood Obesity and its Relation to Adult Hypertension Childhood obesity has become a growing global epidemic, specifically impacting the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2014) childhood obesity has doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents over the past 30 years. One of the main dilemmas in childhood obesity is the risk factor of comorbidities leading to adult hypertension
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