Obesity is a huge epidemic in America‚ as more alarming statistics begin to emerge - including estimates that 30% of all adults and as many as one-third of all children in the US are obese. About one in five children in the United States is now overweight! (Child Obesity Facts‚ 1999‚ para.2) Childhood obesity has lasting psychological effects‚ due to parental knowledge‚ lack of physical activities‚ and food advertisement; which has made obesity become a major health issue in many young children’s
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Obesity Is Not a Disease Kevin Moore BCOM/275 7/01/2013 Dion Williams Obesity Is Not a Disease On June 18 the American Medical Association voted to categorize obesity as a disease‚ moving the condition above its past designation as a major health concern. I disagree with this decision. The AMA said in a memo that more widespread recognition of obesity as a disease “could result in greater investments by government and the private sector to develop and reimburse obesity treatments. (American
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There is no doubt that poverty is an issue in America; according to Feeding America‚ 13.5% of Americans are considered impoverished (Hunger in America). The class of people known as the “working poor” often get the brunt of this inequality‚ since many of them work at minimum wage jobs‚ such as in fast food restaurants. However‚ these jobs are not always horrible‚ usually due to the companies and the CEOs behind them. Howard Schultz‚ CEO of Starbucks Coffee Company‚ has created great improvements
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Khang Le ENGL 0960-07 Mrs. Beth Heim de Bera Dec 18‚ 2014 America and the Death Penalty Capital Punishment is the ultimate means to end someone’s life. Currently‚ capital punishment‚ or the death penalty‚ is used in the United States. Although it is legal in the United States‚ only thirty-two states have adopted the law. The goal of those states is to deter the criminals and recover justice. However‚ capital punishment is the wrong way to punish someone‚ which affected the moral issues and misconceptions
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clichéd phrase‚ actually. So popular‚ that people tend to forget the true significance of it. It is known that Latin America faces numerous problems that makes looking into the future a discouraging view; but we fail to realize the lack of education may be the root of these issues‚ including violence‚ unemployment and poverty. Even though education is widely available in Latin America‚ people are not yet engrained with the idea that education can be a facilitator for a superior life. Economic issues
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Argumentative Research Paper Evaluation Form Author: Kendra Taylor Title: Pro’s and Cons of Abortion Evaluator: Angela Moore_______ What was the thesis statement of the essay? Abortions‚ an unethical practice of termination should be illegal because it is considered murder‚ can cause physiological and medical problems‚ and reduces the number of adoptions. How was the introduction? Did it grab your attention? If so‚ how? If not‚ what could have been done differently? The
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Gun Control in America In the wake of the Connecticut school shooting‚ gun control has become an intensely debated topic. Many citizens believe that guns should be immediately banned while others feel the best course of action is to equip instructors with guns. However‚ those on each side of the issue believe that maintaining safety is the main priority. I believe the best course of action is not to simply take guns away from those who wish to do harm but rather prevent them from obtaining
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Are parents responsible for their child’s obesity and unhealthy eating choices? In the article “The Battle Against Fast Food Begins In The Home” Weintraubs argument states that parents should take responsibility to protect their child. I agree that parents should take more responsibility in what their child puts into their mouth. The parents have the authority to be responsible and take charge of their kids. They need to realize all the bad health conditions that come with fast food
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Do people really need that one extra cent? People normally just leave them on the ground or in a fountain. Some people want to stop minting the penny and to never use it again‚ but others want to keep using the penny and not get rid of it. Some people are fighting to get rid of the penny and these articles may pull people to their side: “Penny Wise‚ or 2.4 Cents Foolish?”(Source 1)‚ “Is the Penny Worth It?”(Source 2)‚ “Give a Penny-Save the Day!”(Source 3)‚ and “The Ever-Changing Penny”(Source 4)
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In Northern and Central America‚ there are thousands upon thousands of people who travel to the United states to try and solve their family’s financial crisis. A truly surprising idea; if people decide to work so hard for their families away from them‚ why not try to fix their problems where they are? The reason for this being brought up‚ is traveling to somewhere ‘better’ such as the United states will not always bring a much better fortune. The danger that ensues with traveling up to the US is
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