Who is to Blame for Childhood Obesity? A Review of Literature Stephen Carl & Sandhya Joshi Lourdes University Author Note This paper was prepared for English 102‚ Section D‚ taught by Lynda Hoffman Abstract Childhood obesity is a major concern amongst our growing youth. This research project argues the various factors that cause childhood obesity. These factors include parental control‚ income‚ time management‚ environment‚ technology and genetics. It also offers information on
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Childhood Obesity: The Causes‚ Health Problems‚ and Prevention Kristina Waltmire ENG122: English Composition II Instructor: Marsha Beckwith-Howard February 21‚ 2011 The topic that I have chosen for my paper is addressing the issue of childhood obesity. According to Merriam-Webster (2010) obesity is a condition where there is excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body. I think that childhood obesity is an epidemic that the United States of America is facing as a major issue
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Research Proposal The topic of the research paper will be a discussion of health issues that childhood obesity has on young children today and throughout their lives. Obesity is a rising problem in children and adolescents‚ the long-term health and social problems that are arising from this. By examining the child’s lifestyle and their genetic makeup‚ one can find out why or how the child became obese. Childhood obesity is very important in today’s society. One would have to narrow down childhood
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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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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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be considered overweight. Childhood obesity is a very dangerous epidemic with potential catastrophic effects on the health of our future. This report will analyze what causes childhood obesity and what can be done by schools‚ parents‚ and communities to help our children grow up happy and healthy. Purpose‚ Scope and Limitations In a perfect world every child would be in perfect health and ready to start their life in the most optimal conditions. In reality‚
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CHILDHOOD OBESITY IN THE UNITED STATES Prepared for Anne Erb Fox Valley Technical College Prepared by Michelle Williams Written Communications Fox Valley Technical College August 1‚ 2013 MEMORANDUM Date: August 1‚ 2013 To: Anne Erb‚ Instructor From: Michelle Williams‚ Student Subject: Childhood Obesity in the United States I am doing my research report that you requested on the problems of childhood obesity in the United States
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Childhood obesity is a number one epidemic worldwide. “Childhood obesity rates rose in 35 States between 2003 and 2007‚ according to a national survey of kids ages 10 to 17”.(p4). We really need to find a way to prevent this issue from happening for the future kids in this world. No one person is the blame for this problem nevertheless everyone can have a hand in fixing this issue. For example‚ we can make children aware of the bad foods that are not healthy for them. Some children may
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The Early Stages Of Childhood Obesity Jamie Ramirez English Comp. 122 Melissa Holmberg March 2‚ 2011 The topic I originally chose for my paper was “Addressing the issues of childhood obesity.” However after doing some research and finding different material to study I narrowed it down to “the early stages of childhood obesity.”I chose this topic because I have a lot of questions right now about childhood obesity that I would like answers for. My son is not obese but he constantly
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Running Head: CHILDHOOD OBESITY 1 Childhood Obesity‚ a Growing Concern Marjorie Student ENG122 Tiffany Professor January 17‚ 2011 CHILDHOOD OBESITY Childhood Obesity‚ a Growing Concern There are many differences between children today and children 20 years ago. One area that is concerning‚ not only to researchers and politicians‚ but parents as well‚ is the increase in childhood obesity‚ which is reaching epidemic proportions. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
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