one-third of the world’s population‚ are suffering from obesity (Oslow). Furthermore‚ a joint report made by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Trust for America’s Health has predicted that nearly 50% of the U.S. population in 39 states will be obese by 2030. As a result of the inactive lifestyle‚ the unsupportive society‚ the genes and the family history‚ the world is facing a serious obesity problem.
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Organisation‚ childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health concerns of the 21st century [1]. Obesity can occur for various reasons including food choices‚ a lack of physical activity and genetics. Ultimately an individual with obesity consumes more kilojoules then they expend over a period of time and has a body mass index (BMI) over 30 [2]. If the current trend continues it is predicted that 65% of Australian children will be obese or overweight by 2020 [3]. Obesity in children is a major
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for the obesity problem in America? Imagine a world where everyone is fit and slim. People biking and running every afternoon or morning. Everyone enjoying a good healthy meal in their homes. Cars are less used. Obesity is nowhere to be found. Everyone is happy and living longer. Fast food industries should not be blamed for obesity in America. Americans should be blamed for obesity. Americans allow obesity to overcome them. People are free to choose to eat what they pleased; fast food chains are
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Debate.com Parents Should be Blamed for Their Child’s Obesity? Pro: My opinion is that parents should be blamed for their child’s obesity‚ whether it be partially or fully‚ they do influence their child’s weight. The parents of children are the ones who provide food for them‚ so they have direct control of what their child is consuming‚ so they should be able to help their child maintain a healthy weight. Parents also have control over what their children do‚ resulting in the fact that parents
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Review………………………………………………………………………. 1- 4 3.0 Impact of obesity issue toward fast food chain 3.1 Poor brand image…………………………………………………………………….. 4-6 3.2 Decline in sales………………………………………………………………………. 6 3.3 Pressure from activist and non-profit organisation…………………………………... 6-7 3.4 Increase of legal restriction on business activities………………………………….... 7-8 4.0 Response of fast food chain toward obesity issue 4.1 Provide nutrition information……………………………………………………….. 9-10 4.2 Provide new food choices and healthier ordering
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My topic is america’s most known issues or controversial which is child obesity‚ Today ⅓ of children ages 3 to 18 are obese. One of the issue will be focusing on healthcare and nations social reflections.As we know every year U.S alone are spending $14 billion dollars in medical cost every year there a tremendous amount of cost that is stifling the business ‚ If one of the highest obesity rate and other health issues were to be decreased which could save communities cost for health care approximately
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America’s Obesity Epidemic Obesity is often discussed as a growing concern in America and risen from an area of concern to an epidemic in a short period of time. As obesity rates continue to climb‚ so does advice for how to manage it. Today I will bring to light some of that advice offered from two articles that provide wisdom towards handling obesity: Don’t Blame the Eater by David Zinczenko and What You Eat Is Your Business by Radley Balko. While both articles discuss logical view points‚ I will
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As the obesity rate in America is increasing‚ people are pointing fingers at the fast-food industry. Teenagers‚ with the help of their parents‚ have filed lawsuits blaming fast-food restaurants like McDonald’s for their own health problems. A public health group in California has asked the governor to declare childhood obesity a state of emergency. However‚ parents-- not the fast-food companies- are to blame for the amount of overweight children that are present today. They are the ones who teach
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omnipotence of fast food chains in America‚ when we feel the urge for an easy meal‚ Americans‚ in general‚ immediately look to the fast food nation for a quick suppression to their hunger. Because we live in a time-is-money society the most efficient means of hunger satisfaction is the almighty drive-through. Corporations spend billions of dollars advertising to enhance sales of their products. With American catching on to the lack of healthy food options in the fast food nation‚ fast food chains began
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Just thinking about unhealthy food makes most Americans mouth water. Obesity in the U.S has become a huge problem in recent years. America’s obesity epidemic has hit a new high with 35 percent of obesity among men and 40.4 percent among women in 2013-2014. Most Americans feel embarrassed to even walk next to an obese person or even go near them without feeling claustrophobic. Obese people are an embarrassment to society and are making America look like an unhealthy place to live. Not only are adults
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