Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. As a result‚ children are at increased risk for myriad preventable acute and chronic medical problems—many of which are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. In addition‚ childhood obesity has serious psychosocial consequences‚ such as low self-esteem‚ lower quality of life‚ and depression. The multifaceted causes and solutions to this pervasive health issue are discussed in the present review‚ as are pertinent
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Willard Lomakema Commemorative speech outline 06/26/2013 Ceremonies of the Hopi Specific Purpose: My specific purpose is to inform my audience the different ceremonies of the Hopi people and its significance. Central Idea: Today I would like to inform you about ceremonies that go on during the year on my reservation. PERSONAL INTRODUCTION: Hello‚ my name is Willard Lomakema; I am from the village of Mishongnovi in second mesa Arizona. INTRODUCTION I. (Attention Getter) how many of you have
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companies make millions of dollars a year by placing soda machines in schools. A world where obesity is killing more people than smoking. What if I told you this world is not in your imagination but is the world we live in today? You Can’t Escape the Headlines. You Can’t Avoid the Facts. Childhood obesity has reached unbelievable heights. The future health of an entire generation is at risk. Obesity is on the rise‚ and it is becoming more and more of a national health concern. The increasing
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Informative Speech Topic: To inform my audience about the process of succeeding in higher education. Thesis Statement: Motivation‚ setting goals‚ and learning and using skill sets are three essential elements for succeeding in college. Introduction I. Attention Getter: Do you want to make more money? A. Do you want to have a more secure career? B. How about a second home? C. What about being able to afford to take a vacation
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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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Author Note This paper was prepared for COM 120: Principles of Speech Communication‚ Module 3 Homework assignment Part I‚ taught by Dr. Cynthia Arellano-lavariere. Child Obesity Speech If you had the power to save many children’s lives‚ would you do it? Well there is something we can do as a society so save and protect children. What is it? It’s to ban fattening foods from elementary schools to prevent child obesity. Child obesity has become one of the most popular and serious problem of public
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Persuasive Speech Outline Course # 41409 Topic: To Inform People on what they need to do to help this situation. Introduction • What is one of the world’s largest animals that is going endangered at a fast pace? •One of the world’s largest breeds of Elephants‚ which are the African Elephants are going Extinct. •There are several animal rescue organizations‚ such as Green Peace‚ The WCS‚ State Zoos just to name a few. Along
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Informative Speech – Topical Orientation General purpose: Addiction to prescription drugs Specific purpose: To inform my audience about the growing problem of prescription drug abuse‚ some common drugs that cause abuse‚ and their effects and some common treatments. Pattern: People living in today’s society must be aware about the dangers that prescription Drugs can cause them‚ as well as the people around them. Introduction: * Attention : Is it possible
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The Child Obesity Epidemic The epidemic of childhood obesity is fierce. The problem is scattered all around the nation from the east coast to the west. Hispanics‚ Åfrican Americans‚ Whites‚ males‚ females‚ are all prone to obesity. For the past few years this issue has caught more attention to people around the country. Nearly 18% of children in America are obese (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). The number of overweight or obese children continues to grow throughout the country. Lance
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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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