Chubby isn't Cute, it's an Epidemic How many people choose to cruise through the drive through instead of their own refrigerator on a weekly basis? How many pick movie night over a morning run? These habits might be convenient, but for some people it can be deadly. According to the American Heart Association, one in three American kids and teens in overweight, which can lead to heart attack, stroke, and premature death. The average American child has a poor concept of what they should be eating
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The increase in childhood obesity over the past several decades, together with the associated health problems and costs, is raising grave concern among health care professionals, policy experts, children's advocates, and parents. Patricia Anderson and Kristin Butcher document trends in children's obesity and examine the possible underlying causes of the obesity epidemic. They begin by reviewing research on energy intake, energy expenditure, and "energy balance," noting that children who eat more
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CHILDHOOD OBESITY Obesity in children And adolescents is a serious issue in America today, causing many health and social consequences for our Nation’s youth. Preventing obesity and learning more about treatment Options is a key step in controlling the obesity epidemic. In situations where there is serious health, psychological or social problems, parents should seek out the best possible advice (Child Hood Obesity, n.d.). CAUSES • Physical Activity: Lack of
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The health of Australian children and young adults, in particular obesity, has become a major concern in the past few decades (Allison, Bray, & McElory 2006). Australia has always been viewed as a country full of healthy and attractive people, however in the last two decades there has been an increase in diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension among adults and children (Gavin, Dowshen, & Izenberg, 2004). These adverse health conditions are more common in Australian obese children
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Running head: CHILDHOOD OBESITY 1 Childhood Obesity Reginald Shaffer and Heather Dumas PSY/315 September 16, 2013 Dr. Robert Newton Child Obesity A plan to diminish the chance for obesity in children is frequently focused on sustaining a high level of physical activity along with improving eating habits. Although these two examples are great ways to target the issue, one other way to cut down the risk of obese children could also come down to positive parenting. What are the
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In the world we live in today, our children are not as active as we were when we were younger. We do have a problem with the issue of weight. When I was younger we used to be so active, we used to play outside, or even doing some chores. Now looking at the problems that children have with weight it is a growing problem that is facing our children today. It is not only the activity that our children should do, but it is also some of the medications that children may be on as well. There are some things
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The New England Journal of Medicine: Incidence of Childhood Obesity in the United States General Summary: Childhood Obesity is a growing epidemic in the United States. Prevalence data has been documented; however, gaps in the incidence study still exist. Thus, a study was conducted on data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health in order to track the incidence of obesity. The National Center for Educational Statistics selected a nationally representative cohort using probability
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Summary: Childhood obesity is a disease that affects a lot of American children. From 1980 to 2012 the percentage of obese kids rose from 7% to 18%. There could be many reasons for this rise, including poverty and less access to nutritious, healthy foods. Kids who grow up with unhealthy eating habits typically raise their children the same way. However, a recent study on the HealthDay Reporter states that there is another, less obvious, reason. Lead study author Marie Bragg
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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
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Time to Reverse Childhood Obesity Brian Brown ENG/147 May 11, 2015 Kevin Phillips Obesity in Children Is childhood obesity a personal choice or genetics? It could be both. Studies have indicated that a genetic predisposition to obesity may exist, but that the interaction of genetic and environmental factors may also cause obesity (Larsen, Mandleco, & Williams, 2006). Children ages 12 and under account for one-third of those with Type 2 diabetes resulting from improper
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