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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ACHOO! Depression is referred to as “the common cold of mental illness.” Millions of people worldwide suffer from this illness. Many people believe this condition can be treated through a simple change in lifestyle. Others argue that medication is the only way to overcome depression. Sadly‚ less than half of those who suffer from this mental illness receive the treatment needed. I have been diagnosed and properly treated for depression. I am living a normal and happy life with the use of an antidepressant
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is there an increase in depression in the United States? {awkward-reword for clarity} → People point to the added the pressure in their daily life that causes depression to their lives. The causes of these people’s depressions couldwould be lack of rest‚ too mucha lot of school work‚ and Ssports. One of the added pressures that causes depression to people couldwould be lack of rest. When you have less rest your brain can not function as well as you want it to. The research stated‚ ¨that you need
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PSY 102 November 30‚ 2014 Depression Depression is a mood disorder that deprives an individual of the ability to lead a life that is filled with happiness‚ joy and contentment. The effects of depression can be destructive on the mental abilities‚ physical health and emotional stability of those that suffer with this disorder. Individuals may choose to not seek help due to embarrassment or a lack of admitting there is a problem. Others may choose to seek help to end the cycle of unanswered questions
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Childhood Obesity In the United States today‚ at least one in every five children are obese. Childhood obesity is becoming a common issue in the world today. Poor eating habits‚ lack of physical activity‚ and television along with media are some of the leading causes of obesity in children. There are countless people who believe that the obesity is caused by genetics‚ however it is rarely the factor. In specific cases such as medical disorders is when genetic factors are the cause of excessive
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caught in the electronic age. Now‚ with the use of cell phones‚ lap tops‚ video games‚ home PC‚ people are actually being encouraged to be inactive. Childhood obesity is a serious concern in today’s society. It leads to: --- health problems : children
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Depression is a disorder concerning specific thinking patterns‚ physical and behavioral aspects‚ as well as emotions. This disorder entails an overall sense of sadness‚ worthlessness‚ and lack of motivation. It can happen to anyone; any race‚ age‚ or gender. It has been found that depression usually affects people during their more productive years; between the ages of 25 and 44 and affects up to at least 10 million people per year (Healthyplace.com‚ 2008). It is normal for everyone to feel down
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Introduction Unhappiness among children and adolescents seems to be rising‚ but labeling it as depression and prescribing antidepressants are ineffective and possibly harmful‚ (Timimi‚ S (2005)‚ isn’t it about time we focus on the underlying reasons? Common misconceptions and responses to hearing that a child is depressed or has depression are‚ ’but what do they have to be depressed about?’. Just 40 years ago‚ many physicians doubted the existence of significant depressive disorders in children
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Minor depression‚ similar to major depression and dysthymia. Symptoms of minor depression are less severe and/or are usually shorter term. Without treatment‚ however‚ people with minor depression are at high risk for developing major depressive disorder. Psychotic depression‚ is severe depression accompanied by some form of psychosis‚ such as hallucinations and delusions. Lastly‚ Seasonal Affective Disorder‚ depression that begins during the winter months and lifts during spring and summer.
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around. If you were to walk in that same park now‚ you would more than most likely find half the number of children and a good number of them would 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
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