I. Introduction a. Childhood obesity is a rising epidemic in the United States. b. We can teach children healthy eating habits‚ incorporate physical activity and lead by example. II. Teaching healthy eating habits a. Educate children about healthy foods and their benefits b. Provide healthy alternatives to unhealthy snacks c. Limit fast food for meals III. Incorporating physical activity a. Limit time for electronic use b. Set a specific amount of time for daily outside activity c. Make
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Obesity in America. Childhood obesity is a huge health problem in United States that affects about 12.5 million children and teens in this country alone. Since 1960 scientist have been monitoring obesity problem in United States and between 1980’s and 1990’s they have seen a drastic increase in childhood obesity from about 5% to sky high 15% which is a concerning number for young people. There are many different reasons why young people develop obesity in this country. The major reason why
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teenagers are exposed to the risk of having obesity. There is no sign to show that the statistics decline. It even rises to an alarming level. Obesity can be defined as having a high amount of extra body fat. The most useful measure of obesity is Body Mass Index (BMI). It is based on height and weight of an adult‚ a child and a teen. The higher the BMI value‚ the higher the risk of disease. If the BMI ranges from 30.0 to 39.9‚ one is in obese. Obesity may cause by unbalanced diet‚ lack of exercise
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Obesity is growing vast in America because almost three quarters of Americans are obese. The numbers have continually grown when the start of “fast food” became faster and less expensive. Our food has evolved so much over the years by using generally modified organisms (GMO)‚ Tran’s fat‚ lard‚ and fake ingredients. Obesity has become a wide-spread epidemic in America and therefore has killed Americans‚ made many others disabled‚ caused many different heart problems‚ and diabetes. Obesity is bad and
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Childhood Obesity: Prevention in Schools Christina Carrigg English Composition 122 Professor Jen Miller December 10‚ 2012 Childhood Obesity: Prevention in Schools The youth of America is on a path of destruction. Let’s Move!‚ a campaign launched by First Lady Michelle Obama‚ reports that the number of obese or overweight children has tripled in the last three decades. They also say that if this epidemic is not stopped‚ one-third of children born after the year 2000 will suffer from diabetes
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__________________ MCDONALD’S AND OBESITY A case study ________________ Submitted by: Ma Alexandria Bulaon Submitted to: Professor George Fong SPGLOBMA_S71 September 25‚ 2012 I. CASE STUDY ANALYSIS A. Problems Obesity among children is increasing rapidly not only in the United States but throughout the nations around the globe.According to the reports made by the World Health Federation‚ an estimated 155 million children are
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Obesity in America is not new and in many cases‚ obesity tends to strike younger aged children. Obesity among young children often starts from unhealthy eating habits. What parents put on their children’s plate is significant and essential to their health. It is important to develop healthy eating habits when a child is young so that those skills can stick with them throughout their lifetime. Unfortunately‚ obesity in America is out of hand and the problem is only getting worse. There are health
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health‚ and to build skills that support active lifestyles”(Robert wood foundation‚ 2007). In today’s modern society‚ the importance of physical activity in a child’s development needs to be recognised and promoted. It is important that teachers and parents encourage and facilitate students to participate in programs which enable them to be both physically and mentally active. Encouraging ‘middle aged’ (6-10yrs) children to be involved in physical activity‚ whether at school or at home‚ helps their growth
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Childhood Obesity Stephanie Cervantes ENG 122 Deborah Zeringue May 15‚ 2011 Childhood Obesity The writer has chosen to research the topic of childhood obesity. An article in the Washington Post tells us a disturbing fact: “With one in three children in this country overweight or worse‚ the future health and productivity of an entire generation -- and a nation -- could be in jeopardy.” (Levine‚ Stein 2008. para. 4) That number is alarming! In my research
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Brian Moon Professor Agius Rhet 120-03 12/4/2012 Childhood Obesity: a problem Childhood obesity is not merely an issue in the United States- it is an epidemic. The number of overweight and obese children in America has increased at an alarming rate over the past years‚ and there is no chance of it slowing down unless action is taken. One out of three children is considered overweight or obese. A fast-food craze has swept over the country‚ consequentially
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