In today’s society obesity is a relevant and very serious topic. The term obese is used to characterize the overall level of body fat. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination survey more than one-third of adults and almost 17% of youth are obese (Ogden‚ 2012‚ para 1). The prevalence of obesity does not differ between men and women‚ however obesity is more prominent in adults ages 60 (Oden‚ 2012‚ para 1). Fast food has become more popular these days with idea of having a meal
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of junk or fast food (Allison). Obesity is the “abnormal accumulation of body fat‚ usually twenty percent or more over an individual ’s ideal body weight” (Greenblatt). Obesity is becoming an overwhelming epidemic in America. It is more prevalent in African Americans‚ American-Indians‚ and children (Richards). In fact‚ nearly two out of three Americans are overweight or obese and the number of overweight children has tripled over the last twenty years (Greenblatt). Due to obesity‚ there are many
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Should the Government Regulate Food More? Since the time the fast food industry was established‚ people have been enjoying the convenience of having food served to them in a fast and timely manner. However‚ today people are learning about the harmful effects fast food can have on a person’s body. We the people need to do something about this fast food epidemic. These businesses need to be regulated more by the government to keep the American nation a healthy nation. As a result‚ this issue is a
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the chains of fast food restaurants are growing and increasing at an alarming rate. As a result‚ a race has emerged. This race is not one where cars are to cross a finish line‚ but a race to see which restaurants can make the cheapest priced food while maximizing their profits. These fast food restaurants provide the consumers‚ to which they cater to‚ with tasty calorie dense food that is unhealthy‚ and consumed on a regular basis. All of these variables have resulted in the obesity pandemic that we
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2012 Fast food should not be sold in schools Fast food is a breakfast‚ lunch or dinner choice for many people on a daily basis. It is used as an option to save time‚ or to satisfy taste and portions. But‚ what about the health consequences? People know that fast food is not synonymous with healthy living‚ but many forget this thought process when they are at the counter. Unfortunately‚ eating fast food on a daily basis does have an adverse effect on children’s health‚ such as obesity and lack of
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including myriad fast food choices‚ little exercise and stressful jobs. "Due to urbanization‚ more people are living in more dense environments‚ in cities where they are removed from traditional food sources and dependent on an industrial food supply‚" says Neville Rigby‚ director of policy and public affairs for the International Association for the Study of Obesity. Modernization is causing countries with small populations and few resources to depend on imported‚ often over-processed food. "The Western
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Parents Are To Blame for Childhood Obesity Childhood obesity has become a growing problem in America. Although there are many contributing factors to overweight children‚ parents are usually to blame. The parents of children are the ones who provide food for them‚ so they have direct control of what their child is consuming. They are the ones who need to make sure their child maintains a healthy weight by eating right and taking part in physical activity. Obesity occurs when a person eats more calories
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Background of the Study Obesity is a major global epidemic and a burden to society and health systems. It is well known risk factor for a number of chronic medical conditions with high morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to provide an estimate of the direct costs associated to outpatient and inpatient care of overweight and obesity related diseases in the perspective of the Brazilian Health System (SUS). Obesity poses a major public health challenge. Each year‚ obesity contributes to an estimated
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Marigondon‚ Lapu-lapu City A Research Work on: Obesity: It’s Primary Causes Effects & Prevention As a partial Fulfillment for the Requirements of the Fourth Grading Period in English lll Presented by: Hazel A. Secop lll-B CPTLE Presented to: Mrs. Estefa Belencio Instructress Submitted on: February 20‚ 2013 Date of Submission I. INTRODUCTION Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation
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Fast Food to Blame on Obesity in America A staggering 66% of people in America are considered obese. Studies suggest that fast-food consumption has increased fivefold among since 1970. The fact of the matter is that obesity is spreading exponentially as well as fast food chains across the nation. Several different components attribute to these high numbers of obesity. When these components are combined‚ the likelihood of obesity increased as well. The three major components that are the catalyst
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