What are the facts? Child obesity is a growing problem in Australia‚ with an estimated 2/3 of children considered overweight‚ 1/3 of which are considered obese. Coincidently‚ Australia not only has the most overweight children‚ it also has the highest proportion of junk food advertising on commercial television (Chapman et. al‚ 2006; Morton‚ 1990; Morton et. al.‚ 2005). In the period between 1985 and 1997 the number of overweight children doubled‚ and the number of obese young Australian’s
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Lin Article Critique: Part 1 Title and Introduction Bonnie J Thomas-Willey Liberty University Coun 503-D10 LUO Research and Program Evaluation Lin Article Critique: Part 1 Title and Introduction Summary Lin‚ Mack‚ Enright‚ and Baskin (2004) state that prior to the writing of this article anger and related emotions have already been associated as triggers within the realm of substance abuse. As way of illustration the authors cite the Project Match 12-step facilitation therapy manual which
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Lin Article Critique Pt.2 Keara Goode Liberty University Online COUN-503 Dr. K. Beard 2-17-13 The purpose of this article is to critique the title and introduction of the Wei-Len Lin (2004) article titled “Effects of Forgiveness Therapy on Anger‚ Mood‚ and Vulnerability to Substance Use Among Inpatient Substance-Dependent Clients”. The study demonstrated the importance of substance dependent inpatients confronting resentments from the past as an aid to emotional recovery (Wei-Lin‚ 2004)
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and Methodology of Childhood Obesity HCS/465 January 16‚ 2014 The Background and Methodology of Childhood Obesity Abstract: Over the years childhood obesity has grown by more than 9 million‚ and this number is expected to grow by even more. Parents are not always heard‚ and often schools are not run the way they would prefer. In this article parents are given a voice and a chance to be heard on what they feel is important for their children’s health. In this article the researchers survey
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Journal Article Critique Student’s Name Institution Affiliation Journal Article Critique The need to adopt and adapt to the ever-changing modern world coupled by the desire to improve productivity and efficiency means that new insights and effective ways of carrying out operations is a welcome reprieve in all professions. An important way through which individuals can identify fresh and effective perspectives and approaches that can foster organizational and profession efficiency and productivity
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Journal Article Critique PRESENTED TO THE DEPARMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION STUDIES MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for Course PHED # 1007 Section # 001 Lynne Lafave By Luis Bravo Vocabulary * Anthropometric Parameters: Different methods established to measure the proportions of the body. * Epigallocatechin Gallate: Powerful antioxidant found in green tea. * Atherosclerosis: Is the accumulation of fatty material in the inner walls of the
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Research Article Review Intro to Graduate Research/ Cameron University June 15‚ 2010 Summary of Article This study examined obesity in the school systems and the factors of the trial were food consumption‚ wellness activities‚ and stress management. Sixteen schools were chosen for the study‚ eight control‚ and eight intervention. At the schools only the staff were measured and took part in the study such as teachers‚ administrators‚ teacher aides‚ and others. The study was testing two hypotheses
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A Quantitative Article Critique 1. The study examine the relationship between the emotional social intelligence and academic performance of adolescent mother in Jamaica; the research focal points are as follows I. Socio-emotional interventions that could be beneficial to a cross section of adolescent mothers. II. The study examines the academic performance of teenage mothers by comparison of average to high levels of ESI to those with low levels of ESI. III. The research
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Program to Prevent Childhood Obesity William H Martin SPHE379 B001 I. Introduction a. Research has indicated that obesity in children is a spreading problem that poses serious health risks. It has also been indicated that good fitness in childhood improves cognitive development. b. Programs to improve the fitness of children should be enacted to protect and improve their lives. II. Combating childhood obesity c. Risks of childhood obesity i. Most industrialized
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Bibliography "Advertising & Childhood Obesity." Children Now Advertising & Obesity. Web. 06 Apr. 2012. http://www.childrennow.org/index.php/learn/advertising_obesity Fundamentally‚ this source collectively illustrates the dangers that childhood obesity has upon children in America. Yet‚ the main focus falls upon something extremely important. Continuously‚ we over look the fact that Advertisements are becoming a contributing factor to the obesity rate in America. Overall‚ this
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