Child obesity has reached epidemic proportions in countries such as the United States‚ and is a growing issue that has profound consequences of physical and emotional development in children. Obesity is largely the result of lack of exercise and dietary lifestyle choices that promote weight gain‚ and when these habits begin early in childhood they have a strong potential to persist for the rest of an individual’s life. The detrimental effects of obesity have led to a rise in skyrocketing diseases
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There is a huge and growing concern regarding obesity amongst children in today’s society. It is a widely discussed topic in the United States. Obesity is considered to be one of the most dangerous health issues facing our children. Today childhood obesity is in issue because of the staggering proportions that this disease has reached in the past few years. Certain genetic factors paired with changing lifestyles and culture has produced kids (and adults) who generally not as healthy as people were
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.0 Introduction Obesity among students has become a national phenomenon. It becomes a concern among the public and school personnel - including teachers‚ school psychologists‚ and counselors‚ as to the effects of student obesity. With the numbers of student obesity on the rise‚ it is important to see how school personnel‚ teachers‚ as well as other students perceive this situation. Overweight and obese students have a higher risk of continuing to become overweight
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CHILDHOOD OBESITY IN THE UNITED STATES Prepared for Anne Erb Fox Valley Technical College Prepared by Michelle Williams Written Communications Fox Valley Technical College August 1‚ 2013 MEMORANDUM Date: August 1‚ 2013 To: Anne Erb‚ Instructor From: Michelle Williams‚ Student Subject: Childhood Obesity in the United States I am doing my research report that you requested on the problems of childhood obesity in the United States
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Obesity in Kazakhstan Darkhan Zhiyenbay University of Southern California IPPAM RW Sonja Lovelace Abstract The Republic of Kazakhstan is one of the largest countries in Central Asia. In Kazakh culture‚ being overweight was considered to be normal and showed wealth. But now‚ Kazakhs who live in urban areas consider it as sickness. Since it gained its independence in 1991‚ many foreign companies invested in Kazakhstan to establish food businesses. Consequently‚ new fast food businesses are influencing
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Childhood Obesity: How to Stop it Before it Begins June 10‚ 2012 Childhood Obesity: How to Stop it Before it Begins In the past 20 years childhood obesity has dramatically increased in the United States. Approximately 17% (or 12.5 million) of children between the ages of 2-19 are obese. (Putnam‚ 2012). Childhood obesity is a condition where excess body fat negatively affects a child’s health or wellbeing. Unfortunately due to the rise of obesity in children it is being recognized as a serious
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Obesity prevention intervention program: Few intervention studies exist for preventing obesity in children and most were conducted in western countries‚ school based and the interventions were based on a health-education or social-cognitive model framework. Sharjah Education council (SEC) focused on obesity at government schools. Combating of obesity program is started since 2012 which called (Generations without obesity) and great effort is running to decrease the obesity rate at schools. Generations
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Abstract. Childhood obesity has become one of the most common health problems facing children in America. Results from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey reveal that ethnic minority children in the United States are at particular risk for development of cardiovascular disease due to their disproportionate levels of obesity. In treating childhood obesity among ethnic minorities‚ practitioners need to be mindful of the cultural norms surrounding body size. Additional concerns
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Obesity: A Workplace Dilemma Valerie Tubman-Gooding Shorter University MGNT 3000 Dr. Craig Cleveland January 18‚ 2012 Obesity: A Workplace Dilemma Introduction Obesity generally is a touchy‚ sensitive subject most people try to avoid. The fact remains this subject can no longer be ignored as studies have shown obesity is a greater trigger for health problems and increased health spending than smoking or drinking. Individuals who are obese have 30% to 50% more chronic medical problems
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