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    have taxes First of all Jen Kelaidis says that‚ “Two thirds of American adults are overweighed or obese‚ and The Center for Disease Control predict that nearly half will be obese by 2030” (qtd. The Week art. 240554 par 1). For example‚ in Mexico the parents make their children eat and eat and they become obese. Second‚ Jen Kelaidis says that‚ “Obesity rates in children have more than tripled in the past three decades” (qtd. The Week‚ art. 240554 par. 4). For example‚ everywhere you turn

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    2007). Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the body destroys insulin- producing beta cells in the pancreas. Insulin is required by the body to use glucose‚ the simple sugar that most foods are broken down into by out digestive system. Type 1 diabetes are different then type 2 diabetes because it is an autoimmune disease. Another difference is that people with Type 1 diabetes have to inject insulin. Since Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmunity disease this means that it is the result of the

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    Childhood Obesity

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    In today ’s society‚ Americans are faced with many critical issues: issues on health‚ money‚ and drugs or alcohol problems. One of the biggest problems we face as a society is obesity. People all over the nation question why we are having this problem and who is responsible. Who do we turn to to educate our society so that we may address this problem the correct way? The answer: healthy eating habits and exercising should be taught early in a child ’s life. An excellent place to build these

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    Final: Fighting Childhood Obesity Mary E. Mendes ENG/122 December 3‚ 2012 Ebony Gibson Final: Fighting Childhood Obesity Final Project Draft: Childhood Obesity Growing up as a child and adolescent in the United States is met with many obstacles including exposure to domestic violence‚ proper education‚ lack of proper nutrition and other socioeconomic issues within the family unit. One particular issue that has begun to grow is childhood obesity which can lead to many health and social

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    advantage and disadvantage on decent nutrition to prevent childhood obesity. New nutritional programs are abounded within the schools to regulate foods under the new legislation. These laws and policies were passed by former first lady Michelle Obama‚ on “healthy eat in schools”‚ that every child and every school are eating healthy fruits and vegetables. Nevertheless‚ there are a few ways that healthy food preparation can reduce the threat of childhood obesity: providing schools with appropriate breakfasts

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    | | |America and Childhood Obesity | |A Review of the Literature | |

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    Child obesity is a constitutional issue that is growing among society. Studies show that schools have been making some development improving the school food and physical activity environments‚ however much more work is needed. Should the government become involved with this issue or is this a personal problem and responsibility? This is the first generation with a life expectancy less than their parents. These children will suffer physical and mental challenges that will stay with them for the rest

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    CHILDHOOD OBESITY 1 Childhood Obesity Ala Stechlinski Goodwin College CHILDHOOD OBESITY 2 Abstract Childhood obesity is major public health crisis in America. The commonness of childhood obesity had increase over the years. There are many health problems that are due to childhood obesity. Effective strategies need to be put into place to help prevent obesity in children. It is

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    Baltimore Childhood Obesity

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    Abstract The following is research proposal on the issue of childhood obesity in Baltimore City‚ Maryland. The purpose of this paper is to familiarize the reader with the issue and then to propose realistic solutions. The rate of obesity amongst children in Baltimore is well above the national average‚ and is a cause for concern. Many of the causes of this problem stem from the low socioeconomic status of Baltimore ’s population. This problem must be addressed to improve the future heath of the

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    Childhood Obesity Analysis

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    Parents & Child Caretakers Obesity in America is literally a growing problem‚ affecting every age group. Children are the most venerable group because they have no control over where they have dinner or how often they have fast food. Parents and guardians make decisions about food and are responsible for the health of children. Childhood obesity has more than doubled in the last twenty years. This is concerning because Type Two diabetes is a horrible‚ crippling disease that is affecting children

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