The National Planning Policy Framework: ensuring the vitality of town centres The National Planning Policy Framework (2012) brings up a series of directions for development of policies by local planning authorities. It features‚ amongst other subjects‚ the topic “Ensuring the vitality of town centres”. According to Cullingworth and Nadin (2006)‚ out-of-town shopping centres are generally seen as a threat to the town centre’s vitality and to sustainable development‚ by increasing car travel
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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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Obesity is a problem that affects virtually every person on the planet. Everyone knows someone who is overweight or they themselves are overweight. In this research paper we will be looking at the topic of obesity and the social ramifications that it holds. We will first look at obesity in a broad way. Then we will focus on obesity and its effects on children. And finally‚ obesity and adulthood will be covered. The topic of obesity is important to the field of sociology because obese people
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favorite dishes that only are made here right at home‚ in Kentucky. Some of Kentucky’s most famous dishes include fried chicken‚ the legendary hot brown‚ Derby pie‚ burgoo‚ mint julep and of course our world renowned bourbon. These famous dishes have a rich history in the Bluegrass State each having a
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Obesity Obesity is an abnormal accumulation of body fat‚ usually 20% or more over an individual’s ideal body weight. Obesity is associated with increased risk of illness‚ disability‚ and death. The branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of obesity is known as bariatrics. As obesity has become a major health problem in the United States‚ bariatrics has become a separate medical and surgical specialty. Obesity traditionally has been defined as a weight at least 20% above
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Mal J Nutr 10(1): 13-22‚ 2004 Childhood Obesity: Contributing Factors‚ Consequences and Intervention Sherina Mohd Sidik1 & Rozali Ahmad2 1 2 Department of Community Health‚ Faculty of Medicine and Health Science‚ Universiti Putra Malaysia‚ 43400 UPM Serdang‚ Selangor‚ Malaysia Ministry of Defence‚ Malaysia ABSTRACT Childhood obesity has been growing at an alarming rate and is the most common nutritional problem among children in developed as well as in developing countries. It is associated
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Obesity: An Epidemic Ailments such as cancer‚ emphysema‚ and multiple sclerosis are usually associated with a painful death. However‚ diseases like these are not the exclusive killers of Americans. Many fall prey to a more silent killer‚ but one that should be respected just as much as any other serious physical ailment: obesity. “Obesity is a disease with severe repercussions such as heart disease or stroke. Though largely overlooked in importance‚ it is an epidemic‚ and like other epidemics
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Health and Wellness Term paper Obesity in children Obesity is a growing problem with children in the world. Obesity is not an issue that is just United States specific‚ many countries are dealing with overweight and obese children. “Obesity in children has more than doubled in the past 30 years and it is thought to continue to grow” (Whiteman). With obesity in children on the rise diseases and health issues is also rising. There are two reasons for these rises in obesity‚ and they are children do not
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Obesity Obesity is seen everywhere around us. Obesity is more than just eating two Big Macs rather than one. Obesity is a lifestyle disease which is spreading rapidly worldwide. Individuals of all age‚ gender and ethnicity are affected by this disease. Still‚ a general trend has been observed that women are affected more than the men. The tendency to gain weight also increases with the growing age. However‚ an alarming trend of childhood obesity is being noticed in the recent years . In definition
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Kentucky Wine Industry Study Prepared by Binoy‚ Accamma Singto‚ Nujjari Xing‚ Chao Sullivan University Abstract The object of this research is to estimate the economic impact by Kentucky Tobacco Settlement Trust investments in the wine industry‚ including market structure and pricing. Research methodology is used by the five competitor forces model by Michael E. Porter. Introduction In the last decade‚ tobacco has been one of the most beneficial
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