Running Head: Children and Obesity Children and Obesity Angelica Alvarado BSHS 361 University of Phoenix Children and Obesity There are many learned behaviors to pass on to our children. Most parents focus on teaching our children to walk‚ speak‚ read‚ manners‚ sharing and being respectful to others. We forget the important task of teaching the value of eating. Now in days advertisement of candy‚ soda‚ sweeten cereal and even energy drinks have played a big part
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Childhood Obesity: African American Cooking May 28‚ 2011 Introduction Obesity is a disease that has beset the lives of so many people around the world for decades. It is considered the most essential health concerns today. The focus of obesity has since shifted to concentrate on the obesity in children. Childhood obesity is on the rise at an alarming rate‚ especially in African American communities. The commonness of obesity in African Americans children is remarkably higher that white
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Obesity in children is a common issue that exists in developed and developing countries. Although obesity affects children’s health‚ levels are still increasing. Nutrition specialists have claimed that it is due to the increase in fast food chains and a lack of education in schools.However‚ inspiring the younger generation to live a healthy lifestyle and encouraging parents to keep their children healthy may help. This essay will explore two strategies which could decrease the levels of obesity in
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Stephanie Owens UNV 104 July 20‚ 2012 Kevin Salcido Exercise and Obesity Making the decision to exercise can be life changing. There are different kinds of programs that will benefit to stay in shape. By doing these programs everyone can rest assure that they will become fit and healthy. Working out and eating healthy will benefit the lifestyles for everyone and everyone will win. It is important that children and adults exercise everyday so that they can stay in shape and not become
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Tim Shackleton Professor Murphy English 102 Composition 18 March 2013 Obesity Caused By School Lunch Servings Should Be At Fault Over the past decade in the United States the rate of child obesity has been consistently increasing. A major cause to this increase in obesity is mainly caused by school children’s health over the recent years in relation to what they are eating has raised concerns of different parties when dealing with the situation. The problem that causes debate for this issue
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With these “trimmings” what can happen with our nation’s health? The fast food Industries see all the problems America is having with health care due to obesity‚ why
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The Impact of Obesity By C Simms HCA/240 February‚ 13 2011 Obesity is a major health hazard all over the world. Although‚ smoking is the number one cause of death in America‚ obesity is rapidly catching up. More than thirty percent of Americans suffer from obesity. Today I am going to explain the major effects of obesity‚ discuss the risk factors that can be controlled and not controlled‚ and the treatment options that you have. Anyone can suffer from obesity. It can come from the type of
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PET OBESITY: IS YOURS AT RISK? Studies show nearly half of our dogs and cats are overweight or obese‚ but these healthy habits might help keep your pet from becoming an alarming statistic. Is your pet at risk? People aren’t the only over-eaters in America: The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) found that 56 percent of dogs and 53 percent of cats are either overweight or obese. Recently‚ we were touched by the story of Meow‚ a 39-pound cat who died in a shelter from obesity complications
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Specific Purposes: To convince others that Childhood Obesity is an epidemic with the children of today. Topic: Childhood Obesity Introduction: Childhood obesity is a major problem not only nationally but locally as well. Childhood obesity is a doorway to other major issues children suffer from in today’s society such as bullying‚ and is the major contributor to health related issues not only as a child but issues that will haunt their health in their future endeavors. Let’s Move is a fantastic
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Title: Child Obesity‚ a “Growing” Concern Topic: Most Prevalent Causes of Obesity in the U.S. Specific Purpose: To educate the audience on the key causes of the increasing obesity rate in the U.S. among adults‚ but especially among youth. Thesis Statement: The main contributors to obesity among today ’s youth are environmental factors‚ choosing un-nutritious meals‚ portion distortion and the factor that fuels all of these‚ advertising media. INTRODUCTION What do you think when you see
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