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    childhood obesity Childhood obesity: nurses’ role in addressing the epidemic Aifric Rabbitt and Imelda Coyne W orldwide‚ obesity has more than doubled since 1980 and approximately 65% of the world’s population live in countries where overweight and obesity kills more people than underweight (World Health Organization (WHO)‚ 2011). Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health (WHO‚ 2011).Traditionally‚ obesity has been an adult

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    Obesity is the accumulation and storage of excessive fat in the body. According to Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)‚ Obesity is any weight that is bigger than what is typically considered healthy for a given height. (CDC‚ 2009). The imbalance between caloric consumption and expenditure is what causes obesity in children and adults. There are factors that affect obesity. Such factors are biological‚ behavioral‚ and environmental in nature. When more calories than the body is required

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    An overview of social policies in the UK for obesity In recent years the emphasis on obesity as a health crisis has become more apparent than ever. Obesity can be defined as‚ ‘… a condition in which weight gain has reached the point of seriously endangering health‚’ (National Audit Office‚ 2001‚ pg.7) Obesity is calculated using BMI‚ (body mass index) which takes into account the height and weight of the individual.The issue causes concern for the health sector as it leads to illnesses such

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    Childhood Obesity Diana Hardesty Abstract Childhood Obesity Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention‚ 2012). In 2008 more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2012). Childhood obesity is not only a family problem; childhood obesity is a nation ’s problem with severe health risk. Childhood obesity has both immediate and long-term effects on health and

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    Obesity In Australia

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    Obesity Obesity is a major health problem and it is becoming an epidemic in both developed and developing countries. it is listed on the National Health Priority area; this lifestyle problem is affecting the Australian Society which includes more and more adults and young children are being affected or have been affected. Moreover‚ this disease can substantially increase the risk of other lifestyle diseases which may require an extended period to treat. Obesity can be defined has extreme fat gathering

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    RUNNING HEAD: CHILDHOOD OBESITY Childhood Obesity in America Childhood Obesity in America Childhood obesity is a very serious problem in America that seems to be going unaddressed. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)‚ more than one third of children in America are obese. As parents we are obligated to ensure our children stay active and eat a healthy diet. I have a long history of diabetes in my family and I am committed to ending it with my children

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    Are we taking it too far by blaming fast food restaurants for obesity? When is it individual responsibility? And when is it appropriate to place blame? The increasing prevalence of childhood obesity throughout the United States has led policy makers to rank it as a critical public health threat (J Koplan‚ CT Liverman‚ VI Kraak P.3). Children in particular‚ are gaining weight to a dangerous degree and at an alarming rate. Young people are also at risk of developing serious psychosocial burdens related

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    Obesity In America

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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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    Childhood Obesity Sections I and II Cuthbert C Cuffy Devry University Overall child obesity rates are flat‚ and rates of severe obesity are rising‚ says a study published Monday by JAMA Pediatrics. And the idea that rates are plunging among preschoolers — heralded in a study and press release from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just weeks ago — did not stand up when researchers scrutinized a few extra years of data‚ says lead author Asheley Cockrell

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    Childhood obesity is a serious health problem. When a child is obese it means that they are above their normal weight for their age and height. Lack of exercise‚ eating habits‚ and genetics all play a role when it comes to childhood obesity. Obesity can lead to serious health conditions like type 2 diabetes‚ high cholesterol‚ and high blood pressure at a younger age. Therefore‚ being aware of the causes and consequences of childhood obesity is important. Intervention should begin at an early age

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