In the article, “Obesity in Children” by Roy Benaroch, MD written on September 2016. Benaroch talks about how children in the United States face rising obesity and overweightness and those children who are overweight into adolescence are much more likely to be obese in adulthood. They have a chance of developing different types of diseases, diabetes and other more serious conditions in the future. In addition, they are likely to develop physiological issues such as stress, sadness, and low self-esteem. One of the many reason why children are obese or overweight is because they are lack physical activity, unhealthy eating patterns among other factors.…
Abby Ellin, an author, wrote a book about her childhood life and her struggles of being an overweight teen. Parents can get involve with their children health such as eating healthily with them and exercising with them. The evidence that was used in this transcript are logos and pathos. Ellin explains to Hannah Storm, an CBS anchor, that she could not visit her grandmother unless she lost weight. That is not right because when children are younger, they do not know which food are healthy or unhealthy.…
It emphasises the influence parents can have on a child’s diet and furthermore, the precautionary measures parents can implement in order to prevent their child from becoming overweight or…
The job of teaching children good eating habits is the responsibility of parents. If parents provided their children with healthy and nutritious food, combined with good exercise habits the obesity epidemic in children would disappear. Weintraub’s article clearly argues his claim and gives credible and reasonable reasons and solutions. These are the reasons why I strongly agree with Daniel Weintraub’s…
The father is on blood pressure, cholesterol, blood thinner medications and the mother is in borderline obese, her BMI is 21, but not on any medication. The children are healthy and not using any regular medications. The father and mother occasionally go for leisure walks but they do not have any set exercise regimen. They are prepared to accept health advices and wanted to include exercises as part of their routine. Nutritional assessment shows that the family uses all kinds of food, but their choice of food are rice, vegetables and fish.…
To evaluate the strength of reductions of the child’s weight is by review of the course treatment, assess the findings of the interventions used, examination of the family relationships, and incorporate the new treatments that are being used. Children are dependent on their families to make a change, the influence of the behavior modifications can be addressed by the interventions made from the family members. There is a need for the healthcare providers to acquire a better understanding of the strategies used in the prevention intervention program. A national survey of two hundred and ninety three advanced nurse practitioners have examined the self-perceived skills and competencies for managing childhood obesity, they have found that only twenty-six percent of families knew the definition of childhood obesity (Faith 2012). There is a need for the discussion of behavior changes with the families and the healthcare professional in order to promote weight loss and maintain a proper weight management.…
Being overweight is a matter that is continuously increasing. Actions towards childhood obesity need to be taken, and parents, schools, the government, and physicians need to be involved. The main goal for these groups should be to get children eating healthier and being more active. Unfortunately, there is no special solution to this issue, but if people take the time and make life changes to improve the well-being of children and themselves, then positive outcomes will be the ending result. It will not only improve the child’s life now, but it could reduce the risks of complications in their adulthood.…
The percentage of obesity in children ages 6–11 increased from 4.0% in 1971–1974 to 18% in 2012 (AHA). This number is extremely dangerous and must be very devastating for the parents of these children suffering from it. Not only does it affects children now, but if this number keeps rising and nothing is done about it, it will affect children in our future in America. Both the causes and effects of childhood obesity are scary and serious, but if we take preventative matter to stop the numbers from increasing, we can put a stop to this epidemic. With the combination of both a healthy diet and active lifestyle, a child reduces the risk of becoming obese by a lot.…
Published in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) 2011, Dr. Linsey Murtagh and Dr. David Ludwig have written an article, State Intervention in Life-Threatening Childhood Obesity, presenting facts that parents play a responsible role in their child’s weight gain. The neglect in nutrition and physical activity is totally reversible through education and changing bad habits. Murtagh and Ludwig believe the Government has the responsibility to intervene, depending on the situation. In severe child obesity cases, government required, legal intervention, might be necessary. Federal laws have set guidelines and definitions for child abuse.…
In the United States, childhood obesity rates have more than tripled since the 1970s, with roughly one in six children aged six to nineteen suffering from obesity according to an article from Gale, a Cengage Company (GCC). Furthermore, overweight or obese preschoolers are 5 times more likely than normal-weight children to be overweight or obese as adults, according to an article published by the Obesity Society (OS). This rapid increase in obesity is not the product of changing biology or genes; it is the product of an obesogenic environment that promotes inactivity and overeating, according to an article published by the American Psychological Association (Johnson). There are many reasons for this dramatic increase that happen every day.…
Essentially, programs that are based on the principles of health promotion are effective in battling obesity. There is agreement among experts that prevention is the primary strategy in controlling obesity. The primary strategy is to prevent the onset of obesity while the secondary strategy is preventing weight increase after successful weight loss (Mahmood, 2015). These studies show that strategies based on health promotion principles serve to motivate, educate and inform individuals. The various settings in which the studies take place also show that combating the childhood obesity will take a combined effort that involves stakeholders in the lives of our children which includes families, teachers and healthcare…
Heathy habits starts from home. For example if parents are cooking for their children healthy meals. There would be no obesity Families’ eating together has become a rarity in America, Due to single parent that are working outside home. Finding time together can be hard, but families should try it. Parents are working long time to provide better lives for their children, but at the same time they should prioritize their children.…
Childhood obesity, an epidemic sweeping the nation. Particularly with Hispanic and people in poor neighborhoods. But just like every epidemic, it has to start somewhere.…
Children learn a lot about health, exercising and making good nutritional choices at home. Therefore, parents that enforce a healthy lifestyle at home, usually avoid obesity…
Abstract This paper will be discussing childhood obesity and gives ways to improve one’s lifestyle. I will be giving information all about this topic that is accurate based on official websites and readings. I will be giving ways to change children’s lifestyles that are healthy and explain how it will benefit them and help prevent childhood obesity. I have also interviewed a high school teacher of mine that will give her input on this topic.…