Childhood Obesity 1. Problem identification and overview 1. Problem identification The problem issue of childhood obesity is regarded in a very serious light by nursing and healthcare profession. It is considered to be “…the most common prevalent nutritional disorder of US children and adolescents, and one of the most common problems seen by pediatricians”( Childhood Overweight. NASO). However, it is also important to see this problem in the large problem of obesity in the country
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dramatic increase in the number of children and adolescents becoming diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in recent years. Multiple risk factors exist for type 2 diabetes including family history, sedentary lifestyle, and diet (especially when diet leads to obesity). School lunches, often high in carbohydrates, are a key factor in contributing to the increase in childhood type 2 diabetes,
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red meats, sugary beverages, snacks, eggs, and butter. The Western diet, which is low in potassium, high in sodium, fats, and simple carbohydrates, has been implicated in many diseases, including atherosclerosis, type II diabetes, hypertension, and obesity”(Western
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In class we talked about how hunger is related to our motivation and emotion. We discussed how obesity is a rising problem in America. It was also brought up that America has the highest obesity rate of anyone in the world. We then got into a conversation of how we think all of the obesity in America is caused. On reason that was brought up is that when children don’t finish all their food, parents often will not let them leave the table until they are completely finished. By parents doing this,
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Addressing the Obesity Epidemic Joanne Bertrand The Center for Allied Health Nursing Education Abstract The prevalence of obesity is increasing in the United States and globally. Obesity has been linked as a precursor to many diseases and conditions. It has been recognized as a risk factor to many chronic diseases and premature death. Children, especially ethnic minorities and low income populations are more at risk for obesity and its co-morbidities. Some contributors to obesity are physical
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calorie intakes are different than an adult’s intake. Calorie intakes can also change depending if the teen or adult is active. Americans should be on a healthy diet because it reduces the chances of health issues such as diabetes, heart issues, and obesity. Eating healthy is the most important part of any Americans life, not many Americans know why healthy eating is the most important part of being healthy. Eating healthy consists of eating fruits, vegetables, whole grain foods, meats, and poultry
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INTRODUCTION I. I was 24 years old and going in and out of the hospital for the past 4 months. My wife was already six months pregnant with our first child and during those four months I went to the hospital more times then I been in my entire life. This time I was going to get answers and finally find out what was wrong with me and why am I having chest pain and my heart rate speeds up randomly. The doctor came in and told me that I have high blood pressure and pre-diabetic. This surprise me I
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change afterwards. An individual who is obese much like myself, needs to have a revelation to change their lifestyle. Fortunately, the birth of my son was enough to change previous bad habits. Unfortunately, majority of individuals suffering from obesity experience a different form of revelation that involves a doctor, hospital or worse, a trip to the emergency room. The decision to change one’s lifestyle comes at a cost. Change is inevitable whether it is voluntary or involuntary; however, it is
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industries of America to shed some light on the reasons for the obesity epidemic. He gathered crucial information and concepts from his experiment to create a greatly needed educational film about America’s health. The first main point Morgan made in his film was that there is undoubtedly an obesity epidemic in our country and it’s quietly getting out of control. 66% of American’s today are overweight or obese. That’s 2 out of 3 people! Obesity contributes to diabetes, stroke, heart disease, hypertension
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Parental Responsibility: Childhood Obesity Name Here Devry University Parental Responsibility: Childhood Obesity Obesity causes approximately 300,000 preventable deaths that come with an annual price tag of 161.3 billion dollars a year (Hojjat, 2015). Childhood obesity has become a worldwide epidemic that is leading to a multitude of severe health and emotional problems in children. As this epidemic has progressed, society has gone through many changes that have brought about new acceptable
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