Persuasive Essay On Type 1 Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body uses blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is vital to your health because it's an important source of energy for the cells that make up your muscles and tissues. These diseases can have devastating effects on an individual's life. There is no cure for diabetes, but if treated properly a person can lead a normal life. Chronic diabetes conditions include type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Diabetes mellitus is not limited to one age group; it can affect a person at any age whether they are teens, adults, or even the elderly.
There is a dramatic increase in the number of children who are being affected by diabetes and obesity in America. Sugary drinks and unhealthy snacks should be taken out of the vending machines in schools and replaced with healthier choices to help stop this dangerous trend. Some may argue that taking out the options it is taking away a student’s right to choose, however, by taking away the sugary drinks and snacks, healthy habits are encouraged, future diseases are avoided, and a healthier generation is brought …show more content…
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Despite strict regulations, schools are putting vending machines throughout their buildings. This offers students as much soda, candy, and cookies as they desire. After the lunch break, the “regulated” amount of calories and fats can be easily exceeded if a child decides to eat any food at a vending machine.
From the total snack slots, only a small amount contains a fruit or a vegetable. The rest is filled with candy, chips and sugary baked goods. If the children get hungry, their options are limited to chips, doughnuts, cookies or sweet gum. Some may argue that vending machines can be a benefit to those who are hungry or simply do not get enough to eat during lunch, however, the choices are high in carbohydrates and calories and ultimately will not satisfy anyone’s hunger, only a sweet tooth.
A 12 ounce can of soda contains 39 grams of sugar. According to the American Heart Association, it is recommended men consume 36 grams of sugar daily, while women should only consume 29 grams of sugar daily. It is no wonder America is gaining weight. Just by drinking a can of soda they have already exceeded the amount of sugar suggested for the daily allowance.
Energy drinks contain even more sugar than soda. It is no wonder they are called energy drinks. Sugar can give a person a jolt of energy for a short amount of time, however, because this sugar is burned quickly the “sugar high” fades just as rapidly as it began. Studies have shown that sugary drinks cause weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease.
Sugary drinks are not the only problem. Vending machines are packed with foods that are high in sugar, carbohydrates, and calories. When students approach the vending machine, they have limited options. These options may include chips, baked goods, and candy. While I am not suggesting a can of soda or a candy bar every so often is bad, if not consumed in moderation, diseases can occur.
Obesity, especially in children, is growing at an alarming rate. Today 1 in 3 children is considered obese or overweight. When children start their lives by eating junk food it is more than likely they will continue this habit throughout adulthood. This causes an increase in the severity of the disease as well as some diseases one can get from becoming obese. Several complications accompany obesity. A few common complications include the following: risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes type II, cancer, hardening of the arteries, heart attack and stroke. Other complications are a greater risk for bone and joint problems, sleep apnea, and social and psychological problems such as stigmatization and poor
self-esteem.
Consuming large amounts calories and carbohydrates can also lead to Diabetes Mellitus. Diabetes is a growing concern and will only continue if something is not done about it. Diabetes Mellitus is one of the top ten most common causes of death in the United States. There are two types of diabetes: type I and type II diabetes Type I is diagnosed in youth and is an autoimmune disease that is primarily caused by a selective destruction of islet beta cells of the pancreas. This causes lack of insulin production, and without enough insulin, glucose builds up in the bloodstream instead of going into the cells. The body is unable to use this glucose for energy. The absence of insulin is life-threatening. Some of the symptoms of type 1 diabetes are extreme thirst, feeling hungry, tired or fatigued, having blurry eyesight, losing the feeling or feeling tingling in your feet and losing weight unintentionally. Contrary to what people may think type I diabetes may not be prevented. Many believe that like type I diabetes, type II is unpreventable. This is not the case. Eating unhealthy foods is not a “genetic” disorder. When an individual has type II diabetes, their fat, liver, and muscle cells do not respond correctly to insulin. This is called insulin resistance. As a result, blood sugar does not get into these cells to be stored for energy. Symptoms of type II include bladder, kidney, skin, or other infections that are more frequent or heal slowly, fatigue, hunger, increased thirst, and increased urination. Adults can influence what is going into the vending machines in their child’s school. How? One way would be to educate their children at home about the benefits of eating healthy foods. Having healthy snack choices within a child’s reach is a good option. Educating children while they are young can influence what they eat when they are older. Another way to teach children is to hold family meals together. Having family dinners allows parents to make healthy food choices for their children. Parents should also petition schools to take vending machines out. Unfortunately, the likelihood of vending machines being removed entirely is unlikely. Another option would be to improve the quality and well as nutrition of the foods that are in the vending machines. Soda, energy drinks and sugary juices should be removed. Water, 100 percent all natural fruit juices and milk should be put into the vending machines. America is facing an epidemic. The abundance of unhealthy food items in schools, particularly vending machines, is contributing to the rise in obesity and diabetes. The presence of vending machines in schools is contributing to unhealthy habits in children and teenagers. Obesity and diabetes cause major medical problems that can lead to heart problems, kidney failure, and even death. Parents need to step up and demand a change in the foods that are offered to their children on a daily basis. With the help of parents forming healthy habits at home and school placing healthier options in vending machines students may have a desire to eat healthier. By eating healthier, students will set patterns that could help decrease the number of children who develop obesity, diabetes and other diseases caused by unhealthy eating habits.
Works Cited
Bedard, Megan. Take Part. 25 July 2012. 15 April 2013.
CM Brown, aG Dulloo J-P Montani. "Sugary drinks in the pathogenesis of obesity and cardiovascular diseases." International Journal of Obesity (2008): 4.
DiSalvo, David. "What eating too much sugar does to your brain." Forbes (2012): 1. education, Massachusetts Department of elementary and secondary. Nutrition, Health and safety. 29 March 2013. 15 April 2013.
Encyclopedia, A. M. (2011, August 20). Pubmed Health. Retrieved from Diabetes.
Health, Kids. Overweight and Obesity. 2013. 17 Aprin 2013.
Jacobson, Michael F. "Sweet Nothings." Nutrition Action Health Letter (3013): 1.
Jacobson, Michael. "Funding Schools...with Junk Food." Nutrition Action Health Letter September 2003: 1.
Kosten, Dr. Too much sugar leads to Obesity, other health issues Indiana Channel 13 news. 18 November 2011.
Macnair, Dr. Patricia. Netdoctor. 2011. 17 April 2013.
McCartney, S. A. (2011, April). RNA sensor-inducec type I IFN prevents diabetes caused by a β cell--tropic virus in mice. Retrieved November 2011
Pano. (2011). UDA.gov. Retrieved November 4, 2011
Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and. Adolescent and school health. 19 February 2013. 17 April 2013.
Rose, Gianna. Live Strong. 2013. 15 April 2013.
S Woodruff, R Hanning, K McGoldrick, K Brown. "Healthy eating index-C is positively associated with family dinner frequency among students in grades 6–8 from Southern Ontario, Canada." European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2012): 1.
Staff. "Tear down this vending machine: New proposes for snack choices." 1 February 2013. The Christian Science Monitor. 17 April 2013.
Sugar Stacks. 2009. 15 April 2013.
Viadero, Debra. "Junk Food in Schools." Education Week 9 December 2009: 1.
There is a dramatic increase in the number of children who are being affected by diabetes and obesity in America. Sugary drinks and unhealthy snacks should be taken out of the vending machines in schools and replaced with healthier choices to help stop this dangerous trend. Some may argue that taking out the options it is taking away a student’s right to choose, however, by taking away the sugary drinks and snacks, healthy habits are encouraged, future diseases are avoided, and a healthier generation is brought …show more content…
up.
Despite strict regulations, schools are putting vending machines throughout their buildings. This offers students as much soda, candy, and cookies as they desire. After the lunch break, the “regulated” amount of calories and fats can be easily exceeded if a child decides to eat any food at a vending machine.
From the total snack slots, only a small amount contains a fruit or a vegetable. The rest is filled with candy, chips and sugary baked goods. If the children get hungry, their options are limited to chips, doughnuts, cookies or sweet gum. Some may argue that vending machines can be a benefit to those who are hungry or simply do not get enough to eat during lunch, however, the choices are high in carbohydrates and calories and ultimately will not satisfy anyone’s hunger, only a sweet tooth.
A 12 ounce can of soda contains 39 grams of sugar. According to the American Heart Association, it is recommended men consume 36 grams of sugar daily, while women should only consume 29 grams of sugar daily. It is no wonder America is gaining weight. Just by drinking a can of soda they have already exceeded the amount of sugar suggested for the daily allowance.
Energy drinks contain even more sugar than soda. It is no wonder they are called energy drinks. Sugar can give a person a jolt of energy for a short amount of time, however, because this sugar is burned quickly the “sugar high” fades just as rapidly as it began. Studies have shown that sugary drinks cause weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease.
Sugary drinks are not the only problem. Vending machines are packed with foods that are high in sugar, carbohydrates, and calories. When students approach the vending machine, they have limited options. These options may include chips, baked goods, and candy. While I am not suggesting a can of soda or a candy bar every so often is bad, if not consumed in moderation, diseases can occur.
Obesity, especially in children, is growing at an alarming rate. Today 1 in 3 children is considered obese or overweight. When children start their lives by eating junk food it is more than likely they will continue this habit throughout adulthood. This causes an increase in the severity of the disease as well as some diseases one can get from becoming obese. Several complications accompany obesity. A few common complications include the following: risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes type II, cancer, hardening of the arteries, heart attack and stroke. Other complications are a greater risk for bone and joint problems, sleep apnea, and social and psychological problems such as stigmatization and poor
self-esteem.
Consuming large amounts calories and carbohydrates can also lead to Diabetes Mellitus. Diabetes is a growing concern and will only continue if something is not done about it. Diabetes Mellitus is one of the top ten most common causes of death in the United States. There are two types of diabetes: type I and type II diabetes Type I is diagnosed in youth and is an autoimmune disease that is primarily caused by a selective destruction of islet beta cells of the pancreas. This causes lack of insulin production, and without enough insulin, glucose builds up in the bloodstream instead of going into the cells. The body is unable to use this glucose for energy. The absence of insulin is life-threatening. Some of the symptoms of type 1 diabetes are extreme thirst, feeling hungry, tired or fatigued, having blurry eyesight, losing the feeling or feeling tingling in your feet and losing weight unintentionally. Contrary to what people may think type I diabetes may not be prevented. Many believe that like type I diabetes, type II is unpreventable. This is not the case. Eating unhealthy foods is not a “genetic” disorder. When an individual has type II diabetes, their fat, liver, and muscle cells do not respond correctly to insulin. This is called insulin resistance. As a result, blood sugar does not get into these cells to be stored for energy. Symptoms of type II include bladder, kidney, skin, or other infections that are more frequent or heal slowly, fatigue, hunger, increased thirst, and increased urination. Adults can influence what is going into the vending machines in their child’s school. How? One way would be to educate their children at home about the benefits of eating healthy foods. Having healthy snack choices within a child’s reach is a good option. Educating children while they are young can influence what they eat when they are older. Another way to teach children is to hold family meals together. Having family dinners allows parents to make healthy food choices for their children. Parents should also petition schools to take vending machines out. Unfortunately, the likelihood of vending machines being removed entirely is unlikely. Another option would be to improve the quality and well as nutrition of the foods that are in the vending machines. Soda, energy drinks and sugary juices should be removed. Water, 100 percent all natural fruit juices and milk should be put into the vending machines. America is facing an epidemic. The abundance of unhealthy food items in schools, particularly vending machines, is contributing to the rise in obesity and diabetes. The presence of vending machines in schools is contributing to unhealthy habits in children and teenagers. Obesity and diabetes cause major medical problems that can lead to heart problems, kidney failure, and even death. Parents need to step up and demand a change in the foods that are offered to their children on a daily basis. With the help of parents forming healthy habits at home and school placing healthier options in vending machines students may have a desire to eat healthier. By eating healthier, students will set patterns that could help decrease the number of children who develop obesity, diabetes and other diseases caused by unhealthy eating habits.
Works Cited
Bedard, Megan. Take Part. 25 July 2012. 15 April 2013.
CM Brown, aG Dulloo J-P Montani. "Sugary drinks in the pathogenesis of obesity and cardiovascular diseases." International Journal of Obesity (2008): 4.
DiSalvo, David. "What eating too much sugar does to your brain." Forbes (2012): 1. education, Massachusetts Department of elementary and secondary. Nutrition, Health and safety. 29 March 2013. 15 April 2013.
Encyclopedia, A. M. (2011, August 20). Pubmed Health. Retrieved from Diabetes.
Health, Kids. Overweight and Obesity. 2013. 17 Aprin 2013.
Jacobson, Michael F. "Sweet Nothings." Nutrition Action Health Letter (3013): 1.
Jacobson, Michael. "Funding Schools...with Junk Food." Nutrition Action Health Letter September 2003: 1.
Kosten, Dr. Too much sugar leads to Obesity, other health issues Indiana Channel 13 news. 18 November 2011.
Macnair, Dr. Patricia. Netdoctor. 2011. 17 April 2013.
McCartney, S. A. (2011, April). RNA sensor-inducec type I IFN prevents diabetes caused by a β cell--tropic virus in mice. Retrieved November 2011
Pano. (2011). UDA.gov. Retrieved November 4, 2011
Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and. Adolescent and school health. 19 February 2013. 17 April 2013.
Rose, Gianna. Live Strong. 2013. 15 April 2013.
S Woodruff, R Hanning, K McGoldrick, K Brown. "Healthy eating index-C is positively associated with family dinner frequency among students in grades 6–8 from Southern Ontario, Canada." European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2012): 1.
Staff. "Tear down this vending machine: New proposes for snack choices." 1 February 2013. The Christian Science Monitor. 17 April 2013.
Sugar Stacks. 2009. 15 April 2013.
Viadero, Debra. "Junk Food in Schools." Education Week 9 December 2009: 1.