Heather Blankenship Obesity in America There is no wonder that we have an obesity epidemic in America. Food is everywhere we turn. Whether it’s sitting along the roadside‚ calling at you in bright colors from grocery store shelves‚ glowing in vending machines or even in the elaborate television commercials we watch. There is no way to escape from the never ending advertisements. This is where the epidemic of obesity begins. We as Americans consume more food portions than our body can handle
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Running Head: Children and Obesity Children and Obesity Angelica Alvarado BSHS 361 University of Phoenix Children and Obesity There are many learned behaviors to pass on to our children. Most parents focus on teaching our children to walk‚ speak‚ read‚ manners‚ sharing and being respectful to others. We forget the important task of teaching the value of eating. Now in days advertisement of candy‚ soda‚ sweeten cereal and even energy drinks have played a big part
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RUNNING HEAD: CHILDHOOD OBESITY Childhood Obesity in America Childhood Obesity in America Childhood obesity is a very serious problem in America that seems to be going unaddressed. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)‚ more than one third of children in America are obese. As parents we are obligated to ensure our children stay active and eat a healthy diet. I have a long history of diabetes in my family and I am committed to ending it with my children
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I. Introduction a. Childhood obesity is a rising epidemic in the United States. b. We can teach children healthy eating habits‚ incorporate physical activity and lead by example. II. Teaching healthy eating habits a. Educate children about healthy foods and their benefits b. Provide healthy alternatives to unhealthy snacks c. Limit fast food for meals III. Incorporating physical activity a. Limit time for electronic use b. Set a specific amount of time for daily outside activity c. Make
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Obesity rates in America have sky rocketed more in the past ten to thirty years‚ than ever before. On average about thirty six percent of adults age twenty and over are obese (as reported from 2009 to 2010) in the United States. However‚ the percent of adult’s age twenty and over who are overweight (including those who are obese) is at a (estimated) staggering sixty nine percent. The amount of obese American adults is becoming a huge health concern nationwide‚ but the amount of Americans in general
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Childhood obesity today has grown to epidemic proportions in the United States. Today over 16% of children and adolescents from six to 19 years of age are overweight and/or obese. Children need to have the proper guidance to eat healthier foods‚ and have more physical activity on a daily basis. Obesity in children carries the risk of‚ high cholesterol‚ depression‚ and type 2 diabetes in children. Our schools need to implement salad bars and replace vending machines with healthier alternatives
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Childhood obesity is a serious health problem. When a child is obese it means that they are above their normal weight for their age and height. Lack of exercise‚ eating habits‚ and genetics all play a role when it comes to childhood obesity. Obesity can lead to serious health conditions like type 2 diabetes‚ high cholesterol‚ and high blood pressure at a younger age. Therefore‚ being aware of the causes and consequences of childhood obesity is important. Intervention should begin at an early age
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Department of Health‚ 2007). According to this statement‚ obesity is becoming more prevalent today and percentages are increasing every year. “The 2007/08 national health survey results indicate that 24.9% of children aged 5-17 years are overweight or obese” (Department of Health and Ageing‚ 2008). The Department of Health and Ageing‚ (2008) states “the consequences of childhood obesity is its persistence into adulthood”. In most cases when a child has been diagnosed as overweight or obese‚ the prospects
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1 Childhood Obesity and Genetics Julianne Jackson September 26‚ 2011 CHILDHOOD 2 Obesity‚ in my opinion‚ is caused by genetics and can also be hereditary. I chose this topic because my grandchildren are both overweight as are most of their fraternal relatives. We all know that childhood obesity is extremely unhealthy and can be very harmful for our nation’s children‚ not to mention that obesity can cause severe psychological problems. “The epidemic of obesity is not yet viewed
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With the new nation of The United States nearing the end of the 18th century‚ many people were still participating in the slave trade. Benjamin Banneker decided to seek the help of the Secretary of State‚ Thomas Jefferson‚ in order to change the country’s position on slavery. By pointing out the faults in one of the most powerful documents in history and forcing Jefferson to decide his own remedies for the situation‚ Banneker disputes a topic that to this day remains controversial. Fifteen years
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