Causes of Obesity Causes of Obesity I. Introduction: A. Background B. Definition C. Hook: Do you know that there are more than 524 Million obese people in this world and it’s increasing? (worldometers). Thesis statement: Diseases are effects of obesity; however‚ obesity is caused by many factors. II. Causes of the Obesity A. Lack of sleep. B. Technology. C. Pregnant. D. Fast food‚ snakes and soft drinks. E. Inactive. F. Genes and family history. G.
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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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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION One of the greatest impacts of nutrition on health relates to obesity‚ an excessive accumulation of body fat (Karren et al.‚ 2006). It is a serious problem faced by millions of people worldwide. It is now on the rise among Filipino adults ages 20 and up‚ and threatens to increase the number of people having degenerative diseases like heart disease‚ hypertension and diabetes mellitus‚ as study conducted by the Department of Science and Technology showed (Mabutas‚ 2010)
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Cited: Green‚ Gregory‚ Brenda Hargrove‚ and Clarence Riley. “Phsycical activity and childhood obesity: strategies and solutions for schools and parents.” Education 132.4 (2012): 915+. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. We. 18 Feb 2013. Retrieved from Worsnop‚ R. L. (1997‚ September 26). Youth fitness. CQ Researcher‚ 7‚ 841-864. Retrieved Bittman
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Lord Laming‚ into her death in 2003. The Laming report led to the green paper Every Child Matters‚ which in turn led to the Children Act 2004 in England and similar bills and Act in all four countries in the UK. The Act includes: • The introduction of local authority’s Children’s Directors with responsibility for education and children’s social services • Councillors for children’s services with responsibility for local child welfare • Laming for Children’s Boards (LSCB) with
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COMMENTARY On Curbing Obesity Amitai Etzioni Published online: 20 February 2014 # Springer Science+Business Media New York 2014 Abstract Public policies to combat obesity (with the notable exception of Let’s Move‚ initiated by Michelle Obama) tend to focus on reducing caloric intake (dieting). These efforts often fail and have some negative side effects and multiple economic and human costs. To the extent that we are dealing with individuals (rather than with societal factors) a more effective policy
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Running head: Early to Middle Childhood Page 1 Changes in Early to Middle Childhood Amy J. Wade Psych 600 September 29‚ 2014 Kristen Scott-Groves Early to Middle Childhood Page 2 Introduction Children will make many changes between early and middle childhood. Some of those changes will be physical‚ there will be changes in the brain‚ nervous system‚ cognition‚ problem solving and judgment and they will have major milestones in social and emotional development. Physical
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Is Obesity a Disease? After a long day of work or school‚ we have the choice to prepare ourselves a healthy meal or to get something quick and easy from the drive-through or a quick microwaveable dinner. Many of us do not have the time‚ or just simply choose not prepare healthy meals or exercise and it shows in our waistline. From the abundance of fast food chains on every corner to television and video games it is no wonder why we are putting on extra pounds. Obesity is caused by an unhealthy and
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ENG 101 SL1 26 June‚ 2006 Obesity in America Obesity in America is a continually growing problem and even worse our own children are sharing in this problem. A commentary in the Washington Times reports that sixty million Americans are obese. What really is the meaning of obese? Obese is having a body mass index of thirty percent or more. In recent years‚ the percentage of obese Americans has risen. In the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted by the National Center
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Fast Food‚ Fast Calories‚ and Fast After life Society should consider the physical and emotional problems of obesity in our nation. Obesity is defined as an excess proportion of total body fat. American society has become increasingly obese‚ characterized by environments that promote increased food intake‚ unhealthy foods‚ and physical inactivity. Our nation increasingly has become consumers of a fast food diet. It is so simple to just pick up food on the go and not deal with the hassle
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