Childhood Obesity- Public Health Crisis Report Word Limit: 3000words Word Count:3‚223 Table of Contents 1. Introduction and definition of key terms 3 2. Assessment of Obesity 5 2.1 Body fat: direct measures and derived estimates 5 2.2 Anthropometric measures of relative fatness 5 2.3 Weight for Height 8 2.4 Body Mass Index (BMI) 8 3. The Causes of Childhood Obesity 10 3.1 Normal energy requirements 10 3.2 Genetic‚ familial and gene-environment interactions
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I have noticed in various articles in the newspaper‚ TV programs‚ magazines‚ and other media sources that there is a major concern for childhood obesity. There is a reality TV program that features Shaquille O’ Neal and his effort in conquering childhood obesity entitled‚ Shaq’s Big Challenge‚ and features a team of four boys and two girls that are encouraged to push themselves in order to achieve a healthy weight and lifestyle leading to a new sense of pride and being. This an effort put forth by
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OSM 601 – RESEARCH METHODS ARTICLE CRITIQUE Guidelines for Research Critique A. Research Problem 1. What is the major research problem identified in the study? Is the problem clearly stated? 2. What is the author(s) justification for conducting the study (i.e.‚ why is it important)? 3. What is/are the purpose(s) of the study? 4. Is the selection of a quantitative approach instead of a qualitative approach justified? 5. Is there a theoretical basis for the study? If yes‚ briefly
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Introduction In the past decade there has been a rise of obesity in children. I believe along with many credible sources that a lot of the reoccurring obesity problems we face with children have to do with fast food. You could almost say that fast food is kind of like a drug for kids. It is always fun to go out to eat as well as take in food that is high in calories and saturated fat. Although fast food may be a large factor in childhood obesity‚ it is also safe to say that it’s not the only factor
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Childhood Obesity: A growing problem in the United State Why is childhood obesity increasing so much? Schools play a role in childhood obesity. There are ways to prevent it. I think schools should give healthier lunch‚ they should ban their high calorie snacks and drinks‚ and they should have more physical activities. If we don’t start now in a few more years 90 % off all children will become obese. All the unhealthy things that schools provide for children increase their weight. Childhood obesity
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Affects of School Lunch Programs on Childhood Obesity ENG122: English Composition II Instructor: Victoria Stamm October 17‚ 2011 Ashley University Affects of School Lunch Programs on Childhood Obesity In today ’s society it is so easy to get caught up in the day to day duties of life; people often forget that their eating habits could be the death of them. The children of today are the children of the future‚ therefore raising
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Over the past 30 years childhood obesity has been increasing at an alarming rate. With working parents‚ technology‚ and processed foods; children are eating more and are less active then ever seen in the past. Obesity is hitting youth so hard that health experts warn that this generation of children will be the first to have a shorter life expectancy than their parents (Afterschool Alliance‚ 2006). This paper is intended to explain current issues surrounding childhood obesity‚ and touch on some of
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Running head: RESEARCH CRITIQUE‚ PART 2: CRITIQUE OF QUANTITATIVE Research Critique‚ Part 2: Critique of Quantitative Research Article Debra Benton Grand Canyon University Introduction to Nursing Research NRS 433V August 26‚ 2012 Research Critique‚ Part 2: Critique of Quantitative Research Article The population who are diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) often experience daytime drowsiness and are at risk for ischemic heart disease‚ arrhythmias‚ hypertension‚ and other vascular
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Kentucky Town of Manchester Illustrates National Obesity crises- Critique According to Wil Haygood‚ it ’s his best opinion that the health concerns in this town of Manchester are due to the lack of exercise facilities and excess amounts of fast food restaurants and unhealthy foods offered in their local stores. I somewhat agree‚ to a point‚ that it is more difficult with so much temptation around. However‚ I also feel that a lack of self control is a contributing factor in any case such as
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Danisha Stewart April 18‚ 2012 Research Article Critique 1 NURS 4922 1. Brodaty‚ H.‚ Ames‚ D.‚ Snowdon‚ J.‚ Woodward‚ M.‚ Kirwan‚ J.‚ Clarnette‚ R.‚ & ... Greenspan‚ D. (2005). Risperidone for psychosis of Alzheimer’s disease and mixed dementia: results of a double-blind‚ placebo-controlled trial. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry‚ 20(12)‚ 1153-1157. 2. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of low dose risperidone in treating psychosis of
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