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    Bibliography "Advertising & Childhood Obesity." Children Now Advertising & Obesity. Web. 06 Apr. 2012. http://www.childrennow.org/index.php/learn/advertising_obesity Fundamentally‚ this source collectively illustrates the dangers that childhood obesity has upon children in America. Yet‚ the main focus falls upon something extremely important. Continuously‚ we over look the fact that Advertisements are becoming a contributing factor to the obesity rate in America. Overall‚ this

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    Childhood Obesity: Who is really responsible? Homer G. Brown‚ Jr. English 112 Professor Currie August 12‚ 2012 Outline I. Introduction A. This argument defends the parents‚ reduces the thought of all of the responsibility belonging to the parents‚ and highlights other responsible parties‚ namely the responsibility of the school system and their implementation of school lunch programs and vending machines. II. While parental control is needed in aiding in the childhood obesity

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    DeVirgilis1  Lily DeVirgilis  Professor Blazer  ENC 1101 15  9 December 2013  Fast­Food & Childhood Obesity  According to a recent study‚ “nearly 15 percent of U.S. youngsters… are obese”  (Holguin). Heavily influenced by our society‚ childhood obesity in the United States is becoming  a widespread and growing epidemic. Somewhere alongside almost all obese cases though‚ one  can usually find a trail of  unhealthy eating patterns.  But what exactly are the causes for kids  developing these unhealthy eating patterns

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    Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. As a result‚ children are at increased risk for myriad preventable acute and chronic medical problems—many of which are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. In addition‚ childhood obesity has serious psychosocial consequences‚ such as low self-esteem‚ lower quality of life‚ and depression. The multifaceted causes and solutions to this pervasive health issue are discussed in the present review‚ as are pertinent

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    companies make millions of dollars a year by placing soda machines in schools. A world where obesity is killing more people than smoking. What if I told you this world is not in your imagination but is the world we live in today? You Can’t Escape the Headlines. You Can’t Avoid the Facts. Childhood obesity has reached unbelievable heights. The future health of an entire generation is at risk. Obesity is on the rise‚ and it is becoming more and more of a national health concern. The increasing

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    Exercise 2‚ page 27 a. I think women are better listeners than men. | Pro (yes‚ for‚ good) | Con (no‚ against‚ bad) | 1. Women are nurturing by nature. | 1. Tend to get too emotional. | 2. Like to listen and be supportive. | 2. Don’t see a problem in sharing your personal issues with others. | 3. Care to know all details and facts‚ no matter how long it takes. | 3. Will tend to feel they know it all. | 4. Will give advice based on personal experiences. | 4. Can often talk endlessly

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    Childhood Obesity: A Growing Epidemic Matt Vogel University of South Dakota Introduction: Would you like to super-size this meal for an extra $.39? That is a question far too many Americans hear everyday. People in this country are getting fatter and fatter. "In a study conducted by the independent Institute of Medicine (IOM)‚ the prevalence of obese children age 6 to 11 is three times as high as 30 years ago‚" (Arnst and Kiley‚ 2004). Additionally‚ 31% of the total U.S. population is classified

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    Abstract. Childhood obesity has become one of the most common health problems facing children in America. Results from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey reveal that ethnic minority children in the United States are at particular risk for development of cardiovascular disease due to their disproportionate levels of obesity. In treating childhood obesity among ethnic minorities‚ practitioners need to be mindful of the cultural norms surrounding body size. Additional concerns

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    Pros and Cons of the Death Penalty Pros 1. The Death Penalty allows families that have been suffering some closure. 2. Helps lessen the problem of overpopulated prisons. 3. Provides a deterrent for inmates already on Death Row. 4. Justice is better served. 5. Prisoner parole or escapes allows for another chance to kill. 6. Give a chance to prosecutors in bargaining in the plea bargain process. In the state of California there are too many liberals that make rules

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    The Child Obesity Epidemic The epidemic of childhood obesity is fierce. The problem is scattered all around the nation from the east coast to the west. Hispanics‚ Åfrican Americans‚ Whites‚ males‚ females‚ are all prone to obesity. For the past few years this issue has caught more attention to people around the country. Nearly 18% of children in America are obese (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). The number of overweight or obese children continues to grow throughout the country. Lance

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