Childhood Obesity Research Paper
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 several programs such as Let’s Move! and Just-For-Kids.org that assist families on eating right and other healthy habits that can lead to an improved lifestyle. Our research for this project consists of academic articles and online sources. …show more content…
This free event is held every year in downtown Toledo, Ohio. The event is very interactive and allows children to be hands on, showing them how to live a healthy life. Upon arriving at this family-friendly event, you are given a bag with healthy treats, weight conscience recipes, water bottles and other goodies that all relate to a positive lifestyle. Once registration is completed, one enters a room where children can participate in a cooking demonstration. One example of a recipe used during this event is corn and black bean salsa. Every ingredient is fresh and no additives are used. Children are also able to complete an obstacle course as many times as they would like, each stint attempting to beat their previous time. Other interactivities include a small tennis lesson, children’s zumba classes, jump roping, aerobics and dancing. There are also stations where children are able to make healthy food choices. Plastic foods of all kinds are placed in a basket. If the children are able to choose the healthy foods from the bad foods, they win a prize. All the activities, prizes and food served at the Kids in the Kitchen event revolve around the health of children. It’s a great way to immerse a child in learning by being hands on versus just being told what to …show more content…
(2013, February 24). Obesity among kids: A media problem. Retrieved from http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Living/story?id=118227 .
Layton, J. (n.d.). Is technology behind the rise in childhood obesity. Retrieved from http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/family/technology-behind-rise-of-childhood-obesity.htm .
Let’s Move!. (n.d.). In Let’s Move!. Retrieved October 23, 2013, from www.letsmove.gov .
Marcus, L. Baron, A. (n.d). The effects on physical and mental health. Retrieved from http://www.aboutourkids.org/articles/childhood_obesity_effects_physical_mental_health
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. In Health Topics. Retrieved October 23, 2013 from www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/obe/ .
No Author. (n.d). Obesity prevention foundation: Solutions. Retrieved October 19, 2013 from http://www.obesitypreventionfoundation.org/solutions.shtml .
Orszag, P. (2013, September 17). The practical way to fight childhood obesity. Retrieved from http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-09-17/the-practical-way-to-fight-childhood-obesity.html .
Storace, R. (2013, March 13). Experts weigh in on childhood obesity. Retrieved from http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2013/03/13/experts-weigh-in-on-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 several programs such as Let’s Move! and Just-For-Kids.org that assist families on eating right and other healthy habits that can lead to an improved lifestyle. Our research for this project consists of academic articles and online sources. …show more content…
This free event is held every year in downtown Toledo, Ohio. The event is very interactive and allows children to be hands on, showing them how to live a healthy life. Upon arriving at this family-friendly event, you are given a bag with healthy treats, weight conscience recipes, water bottles and other goodies that all relate to a positive lifestyle. Once registration is completed, one enters a room where children can participate in a cooking demonstration. One example of a recipe used during this event is corn and black bean salsa. Every ingredient is fresh and no additives are used. Children are also able to complete an obstacle course as many times as they would like, each stint attempting to beat their previous time. Other interactivities include a small tennis lesson, children’s zumba classes, jump roping, aerobics and dancing. There are also stations where children are able to make healthy food choices. Plastic foods of all kinds are placed in a basket. If the children are able to choose the healthy foods from the bad foods, they win a prize. All the activities, prizes and food served at the Kids in the Kitchen event revolve around the health of children. It’s a great way to immerse a child in learning by being hands on versus just being told what to …show more content…
(2013, February 24). Obesity among kids: A media problem. Retrieved from http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Living/story?id=118227 .
Layton, J. (n.d.). Is technology behind the rise in childhood obesity. Retrieved from http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/family/technology-behind-rise-of-childhood-obesity.htm .
Let’s Move!. (n.d.). In Let’s Move!. Retrieved October 23, 2013, from www.letsmove.gov .
Marcus, L. Baron, A. (n.d). The effects on physical and mental health. Retrieved from http://www.aboutourkids.org/articles/childhood_obesity_effects_physical_mental_health
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. In Health Topics. Retrieved October 23, 2013 from www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/obe/ .
No Author. (n.d). Obesity prevention foundation: Solutions. Retrieved October 19, 2013 from http://www.obesitypreventionfoundation.org/solutions.shtml .
Orszag, P. (2013, September 17). The practical way to fight childhood obesity. Retrieved from http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-09-17/the-practical-way-to-fight-childhood-obesity.html .
Storace, R. (2013, March 13). Experts weigh in on childhood obesity. Retrieved from http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2013/03/13/experts-weigh-in-on-childhood-obesity/