Justin Sanders Mr. Beal Freshman Composition November 9‚ 2009 Rough Draft Teen Obesity When I was a teenager I faced obesity myself. Going through high school was the hardest thing ever. I weighed over two hundred pounds and I was constantly getting bullied and made fun of. When I was at home all I did sit around watch TV‚ play video games‚ and eat constantly.
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Exercise and Obesity (An Outline) Thesis Statement: In this assignment I will Endeavour to tackle the Public Attitudes towards Obesity as a chronic disease in the sense that it rarely‚ if ever truly goes away without a proper diet and exercise program. Exercise is absolutely essential for everyone in order to lead a healthy lifestyle. Obesity isn’t the only problem that may arise from leading a sedentary. Introductory Paragraph ● Begin with an interesting quotation or description related
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Childhood Obesity America’s childhood obesity rate is at an all time high. Many adolescents are failing the standard for healthy eating habits‚ which is the reason for their obesity. As you may know‚ an excessive amount of saturated fat in a diet will lead to weight gain. The amount of overweight children aged 6 to 11 years has nearly tripled in the past 30 years‚ going from 7% to a shocking 18.8% (Krisberg). Obese children often struggle with physiological troubles‚ such as low self-esteem and
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teenagers is the increase in the rate of teen obesity. According to the American Obesity Association‚ about 30.4 percent of teenagers are overweight‚ and 15.5 percent of teens are obese (1). This means that 45.9 percent of teens are at risk for developing health problems due to weight. It is important to note that weight gain during the teen years is normal. It is when that weight gain progresses beyond normal limits that teens become at risk for obesity. Generally speaking‚ a person is obese when
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show that in the UK nearly 20% of 15 year olds are obese. Our generation has already been effected by obesity badly and it is guaranteed to get worse. If obesity and obesity related diseases are the second leading cause of preventable deaths in the UK‚ I am scared to think how this will rise in 20 years. We need to find a solution before everything spirals out of control. We need to stop obesity at its core. Because we live in a time-is-money society the most efficient means of hunger satisfaction
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Exercise and Obesity Obesity has been a lingering concern for many years. However it has recently became an epidemic in the United States. Due to a decreased level of physical activity‚ more children and adults are becoming obese than ever before. However‚ obesity is a condition that can be controlled through a balanced diet and exercise. Obesity rates among children and adults can and will be reduced with proper care of the body. Obesity is when an individual has an excess amount of total body
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Oriana Corcino Mrs. Terashima Expository Writing 2 14 April 2014 Obesity in America Obesity‚ a medical condition in which excess body fat can grow to have a negative effect on the human body and cause long term health problems‚ affects more than 35 percent of adults along with 17 percent of adolescents (“How many people are affected by/at risk for obesity & overweight”). America is one of many obese countries all over the world. It is an enfeeble health condition that can lead to respiratory
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4/26/12 Satire Obesity Obesity has become a huge problem throughout America. All Americans have quick and easy access to food at any time during their day. From 24-hour fast food restaurants to food stamps‚ there is no reason to go hungry here in the United States. However‚ this unlimited access is creating an unhealthy community. American Citizens are finding themselves stuck on their couches because their body weight restricts their movement! Some can hardly walk! Americans need to make change
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Solving the obesity problems that many Americans face COM/156 Tuesday‚ Instructor: David Bliss Have you ever stood in front of a refrigerator that holds a slice of cake or a tub of ice-cream and your hand reaches out to get it even as your mind is screaming‚ "Don’t do this"! Although millions of Americans are overweight‚ eating a healthy diet will eliminate the obesity problem in America. Eating poorly or well can make a big difference on both the physical and mental aspects of your body
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2014 The Obesity Epidemic Two-thirds of people in the United States are overweight or obese; about a third of adults – more than 72 million – are obese‚ which is roughly 30 pounds over a healthy weight (Hellmich 60). Obesity can be defined as‚ “A condition in which an individual has a high percentage of body fat. A person is considered obese if he or she has a BMI [body mass index] of 30 or higher. A BMI of 40 or more‚ or 100 pounds (45 kg) over average weight‚ is termed morbid obesity. This condition
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