Elaine Chen V. Fong English 110.14 12 Feb 2014 An Analysis of the issue: Obesity When it comes to the topic of obesity‚ most of us will readily agree that it is a major issue the in the United States. Where this agreement usually ends‚ however‚ is on the question of what should be done in order to solve this issue. Whereas some are convinced that government and industries should take the responsibility‚ others maintain that letting the government involve will make the problem worst‚ it is the
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Childhood obesity‚ also known as Pediatric obesity‚ is a condition in which a child is well over the average weight and height for their specific age group. Over the years‚ childhood obesity has gradually increased by 30%. Many overweight or obese children visit a physician to determine a child’s Body Mass Index (BMI)‚ which is the estimated amount of body fat on a child’s body. A child’s BMI‚ which is determined by their weight and height‚ is placed into one of four categories‚ underweight (less
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Australia has record numbers of obesity. Diseases and illness are directly correlated to an increase Body Mass Index (BMI). A culture of processed foods has spoiled our culture and connection to the food we eat. As time progresses statistics are worsening and this report addresses the problem and recommends a series of solutions in order to continue an increasing life span for Australians. 2.0 An epidemic of childhood obesity has arisen as a serious problem
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“When confronting obesity‚ it is important to consider different causes such as‚ genetics and ethnicity. Obesity is affected greatly by poor diet‚ lack of exercise‚ and it can be changed by engaging in a healthier diet‚ more exercise‚ and sometimes surgery. Obesity is caused by range of different factors. A lack of energy balance‚ emotional overeating‚ inactive lifestyle‚ environment‚ health conditions‚ and genetics can all be held responsible for obesity. Energy balance means the calories one
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Over the years fast food has become a major contributor to obesity in America. The United States has become one of the most obese nations in the world due to the fact that fast food contains many fattening ingredients and that fast food is so easily obtainable. About one out of four people eat fast food every day‚ and there are about fifty million people who eat at a McDonald’s restaurant each day (Obesity Facts). Three reasons that fast food is contributing to obesity are fast food is higher in calories
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Is Junk food the problem? Junk food has always been a hot topic‚ when they first created fast food it all seems to be good‚ until they notice that the rates of obesity were increasing. They also realize that the number of children that were diagnosed with diabetes was increasing. In the other hand fast food seems to be cheaper than the food you prepare in your home. Also fast food as its name says is faster to prepare than normal food‚ which means that fast food adapts better to people necessities
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Who’s to Blame for Obesity? Imagine for a moment that all of the nation’s fast-food establishments were striped away overnight. Would the number of kids who carry an unhealthful amount of extra weight plummet? People think that by taking away fast food restaurants the number of obese would decrease. If that were the case then fast food companies and corporations would have to pay for lawsuits stemming from their products contributing to long term illnesses and obesity‚ but are they really to blame
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ENG 121.201 14 July 2014 Persuasive Essay: "It’s not just a game‚" to many athletes this statement rings true. Sports fuel the drive and determination within people‚ and provide them an essential learning tool from which they can grow. Competitive is defined as‚ "of or relating to a situation in which people or groups are trying to win a contest or be more successful than other : relating to or involving competition ."(merriam-webster.com) This concept of competitiveness is the foundation
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Sure you have seen the small Chinese guy on TV‚ even ESPN. You know the one who can eat fifty two hot dogs and buns in 12 minutes? With obesity being one of the United States biggest problems we are encouraging more and more people to eat by hosting this on TV. Not to give you the speech your mother gave you when you were seven and didn’t finish all of your food on your plate. However‚ there really are millions of starving people in Africa and throughout the world. Now we are so bored in the United
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