Running head: Childhood Obesity By: Kasey Ahern Framingham State University Kasey Ahern Mr. Daly Expository Writing 4/29/2011 Childhood Obesity During the last 30 years the number of overweight children has been on the rise. It is estimated that 18 percent of American children and adolescents are now dealing with the pressures of obesity. The average is estimated to one out of every five children. Children must deal with what pediatricians are now diagnosing as their greatest health concern
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. Obesity in children Childhood obesity in America is a very serious problem affecting many children from different age groups‚ currently the issue of childhood obesity is a problem that continues to grow each year. “In 2010‚ 43 million preschool children were overweight or obese‚ a 60 percent increase since 1990”(Child). Childhood obesity is a condition in which a child is significantly overweight for his or her age and height (Mayo). Over the years America has grown‚ and so has its
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It is very important to exercise. Exercise is important because it can keep you in shape and will improve your health for the better. Many studies have shown that regular activities and exercise can improve overall health substantially. Exercise reduces the risk of heart disease‚ stroke‚ certain cancers‚ and high blood pressure. Exercise can also help you to maintain healthy bones‚ muscles‚ and joints. Along with physical activity comes weight loss. Weight loss can improve the mental well-being and
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Losing weight is patriotic according to Dr. Oz Dr. Mehmet Oz seems to discuss the subject of obesity constantly in his talk show‚ proposing a unique idea to solve the health care debate currently happening in Washington. It seems to be a big deal‚ since the U.S. President and Congress are tackling the topic. However‚ while they are focused on money‚ Dr. Oz brings up the importance of the content of our grocery carts. We all hear about patriotic deeds all the time‚ don’t we? It seems that there are
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Melissa Legault Robert Panetti Cardio Fitness 1 November 30‚ 2012 Benefits of Exercise There are extreme benefits of exercise. Being physically active can help control weight‚ improve mood‚ boost energy‚ promote better sleep‚ is a easy way to have fun‚ and is a good way to stay connected with friends or family. Any body can benefit for exercise‚ even if a person is overweight. Exercising regularly and eating an appropriate amount of calories will cause a person to maintain a healthy weight
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Exercise is the best medication for life without any cost. I think Marcus Tullius Cicero’s attitude (a Roman statesman and philosopher) is closer to my own‚ “it is exercise alone that supports the spirits and keeps the mind in vigor.” According to me‚ I would say that exercise can bring mental focus‚ self-esteem and relieve stress. There are many benefits from doing exercise. Firstly‚ exercise can help people increase mental focus. It keeps help the brain sharp well into any ages‚ especially
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Cardio Pulmonary Practical The main aim of the practical was to assess‚ what affects did light exercise have on the systolic and diastolic blood pressure‚ heart and respiration rate‚ tidal volume‚ minute volume and percentage of gas. The readings were taken before exercise‚ during exercise and after exercise. Blood pressure is defined as the amount of pressure exerted on the vessels walls‚ during blood flow. Blood pressure can be measured using a sphygmomanometer. The upper value indicates the
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Are you looking to grow a few more inches taller? YES? Then it is time to get yourself involved in some height increasing exercises that will surely help you gain at least 3 - 4 inches in a short span of time‚ if you do them regularly. Actually‚ there is not secret to these exercises as they’re all based on logical and scientific methods that will help you gain height. Let’s take a look at them now. Stretches - You might have definitely done stretches before‚ they’re the most effective warm up for
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Americans mouth water. Obesity in the U.S has become a huge problem in recent years. America’s obesity epidemic has hit a new high with 35 percent of obesity among men and 40.4 percent among women in 2013-2014. Most Americans feel embarrassed to even walk next to an obese person or even go near them without feeling claustrophobic. Obese people are an embarrassment to society and are making America look like an unhealthy place to live. Not only are adults suffering from obesity‚ children as young as
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Day | Work Out Plan | Meal Plan | Monday | Insanity‚ Cardio‚ Abs Routine Exercise | Time/Sets | Reps/ Speed | Weight | Morning Workout | Insanity | 45 min | | Swimming Workout | Freestyle/ Breast Stroke | 500 m/ 10 laps ea. | Evening Workout | Cardio | 15 min | 5.5 | | Abs Routine | | | | | | | | | | Meal | Time | Food | Calories | Breakfast | 5:00 P | Egg whites w/ spinach/ Turkey bacon | | Snack | 10:00 A | Apple | | Lunch | 12:00 P | Tuna sandwich/
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