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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Causes of Obesity 5.1 Energy Balance in the Development of Obesity 5. CAUSES OF OBESITY Obesity can result from a minor energy imbalance‚ which lead to a gradual but persistent weight gain over a considerable period. Some researchers have hypothesized that energy imbalance is the result of inherited metabolic characteristics; whereas others believe it is caused by poor eating and lifestyle habits‚ that is “gluttony and sloth”. Positive energy balance occurs when energy intake is greater
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"Obesity‚ a Very Big Problem" Obesity in America is a subject of concern that is getting as big as peoples waste-lines. It affects many Americans on a daily basis‚ and also affects the way people interact with others. It is an unhealthy trend with a rapid growth rate‚ quickly consuming many lives. The problem must be fixed for a more happy and healthy life. In order to fix it‚ the issue of obesity must first be understood‚ and then controlled at the state it’s at‚ and finally it must be
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Andy Nguyen The lack of exercise doesn’t just affect your internal being but it also affects your external being as well. Lack of exercise can cause serious health issues. Our generation has been greatly affected by lack of exercise. Among all effects of lack of exercise‚ obesity is primary. Obesity is a condition where high amount of fat is accumulated in the body‚ which in turn can lead to several other health problems We have cable television‚ the internet‚ and video games partially to
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Preventing Childhood Obesity as a Parent George Yang Ashford University English 122: English Composition II Professor Janelle Jalbert 01/10/2011 In today ’s society‚ childhood obesity is considered a serious public health issue and can be classified as an epidemic. In the United States alone‚ one in seven children ages 6-17 are considered to be obese. In the last 40 years in the United States the rate of childhood obesity has tripled. The main reason why childhood obesity has become such
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1. “I Hate Exercise” Health authorities recommend a minimum of 30 minutes exercise per day. Many people plan exercise but then fail to commit to it. Try introducing more ‘incidental’ activity into your day. Take the stairs‚ walk instead of taking the car. Try wearing a pedometer to see how active you really are. 2. “I Don’t Have Time to Eat Healthy” Do you have the time to be sick? Taking time out to look after your body is time well spent. This includes always making adequate time for breakfast
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Title: Daily Exercise. Topic: Exercise Habit. Thesis statement: Daily exercise causes life to improve. (Persuade) Type of essay: Cause and Effect. Technique: Dramatic Entrance. Effects: 1. Cardiovascular and pulmonary function. 2. Helps reduce the stress. 3. Improve of emotional fitness. Target: Young adults. Method: two By 2006‚ a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 28.5 percent of Americans between the ages of 20 and 39 were obese
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Research Paper 7 August 2012 Obesity in America In the United States today‚ obesity has become an enormous problem. In the last three decades‚ the number of people overweight has increased dramatically. A study done by the Centers of Disease Control showed that since 1980‚ one third of the adult population has become overweight. America is the richest but also the fattest nation in the world and our obese backsides are the butt of jokes in every other country (Klein 28). The 1980s were a time
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The Importance of Exercise Exercising is a key component of living a healthy life. “Regular exercise is necessary for physical fitness and good health. It reduces the risk of heart disease‚ cancer‚ high blood pressure‚ diabetes and other diseases. In my generation exercising can be over looked.”(Why is) People seem to be consumed more with television shows‚ fast food‚ and other unhealthy activities. “The average American watches three and a half hours of television every day. That adds up to 56
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Obesity in America. Childhood obesity is a huge health problem in United States that affects about 12.5 million children and teens in this country alone. Since 1960 scientist have been monitoring obesity problem in United States and between 1980’s and 1990’s they have seen a drastic increase in childhood obesity from about 5% to sky high 15% which is a concerning number for young people. There are many different reasons why young people develop obesity in this country. The major reason why
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