Obesity has basically become an epidemic across America. Sylvia Endahl states that in the year 2010, around 12 states population was over 30% obese. Just ten years ago, there were zero states with a percentage of obesity higher than thirty (p. 23). Obesity is a huge crisis that many countries all around the world are dealing with. However, the largest obesity “epidemic,” is here in America. The problem is that people do not know exactly what is in their food: how many calories, saturated fat, trans
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Abstract In this exploration and analysis, I researched the impact of advertisements on children and examined why the obesity rates of children are higher than ever. I discussed my hypothesis that advertisements do influence the choices children make in regard to their eating habits. I illustrated how these articles set up their research methods, which usually resulted in various categorizing. I also acknowledged any biases or flaws in the study. In the end, fast food advertisements were shown
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Childhood Obesity in Low-Income Families Hello Everyone, How you doing? Nervous like me I bet! Tonight I want to open your eyes in regards to childhood obesity in low-income families, and put an end to the myth that they eat nothing but “Junk Foods.” And I’m going to show WHY they are having a hard time fighting the battle of the bulge, because this is something I deal with on a daily basis. Just like with everyone else there are many factors that can contribute to obesity in children
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Running head: CHILDREN & TECHNOLOGY The overuse of technology and health concerns in child development 1 CHILDREN & TECHNOLOGY 2 The overuse of technology and health concerns in child development Technology is a remarkable achievement. It has surpassed the expectations of former inventors, physicists, and engineers, among them Nikola Tesla who predicted that mobile devices would soon be a reality (Popular Mechanics, 1909). Forward to present day and mobile devices are applied
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illustrated by Ron Tandberg in 2008 that depicts an Olympic race labeled “The Obese Olympics”. In 2008, the Beijing Olympics were being held and Australia was catching up rapidly to America’s fastest growing obesity crisis. This illustration attempts to bring attention to the rising obesity rate in Australia by displaying a group of obese figures that are wearing green and gold to portray Australians. These figures are in wheelchairs and rather than running, they are being pushed, suggesting that
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children. A strong physical education program can strongly promote students to be active and healthy through out their life time. Having an adequate physical education program can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, increase a child self esteem, prevent childhood obesity, and increase test scores in children. Regular physical activity is associated with a healthier longer life and with a lower risk of heart disease. “Current recommendations are for children to engage in at least 60 minutes
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Results and Conclusion: Childhood Obesity Kimberly March HCS 465 April 24, 2013 Dr. Chris Motley Results and Conclusion: Childhood Obesity Childhood obesity is a public health crisis in the United States and internationally. The occurrence of childhood obesity has increased rapidly over the years. This paper will show how the results of the data collection method, the data analysis procedure, and conclusion of applying the background and methodology of the research process to problems in
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with type 2 diabetes. This is due to the dysfunction of the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas that can result in insulin resistance or insulin deficiency. Risk factors that can contribute to the development of type two diabetes include obesity, aging, a less active lifestyle, and unhealthy dietary habits that include food high in saturated and trans fats and certain pre-existing medical conditions. Other medical risk factors that may exacerbate or give rise to type-two diabetes include
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Introduction The dramatic growth in obesity and overweight among Americans has become a health topic, which receives widespread of attention in the media. Providers believe that environmental and community factors contribute to unhealthy habits, which pose a major risk for chronic health conditions. The following are chronic health conditions: diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, stroke, high cholesterol, asthma, and depression. These health consequences can lead to premature
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as any degree of obesity can be considered one of the most preventable causes of death in America (Frankle et al. 1). Obesity in the United States has grown over the years with no real solution, however vegetarianism can contribute to overall well-being of any individual. Karlsberg states that obesity is “the condition of being extremely overweight”, being usually about twenty percent over healthy weight (77). Even if one is not obese, but overweight, the problems that obesity has could be the
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