Childhood obesity

individuals say genetics are the root cause of childhood obesity. In fact, genetics cause only one percent of obesity. Those who compose of this one percent have rare forms of obesity caused by spontaneous mutations in a single gene. This gene controls appetite, food intake, and energy homeostasis. Others have an FTO on Chromosome 16 that gives them a 20 percent higher risk of becoming obese (). However, the environment has set the foundation of childhood obesity. Children ensue becoming less…

and hypertension, and more chances of pre-diabetic condition, bone and joint problems, sleep apnea, and lack of self-esteem and stigmatization. Children with obesity are more likely to be obese on their adulthood, which increases the same risk for many chronic diseases (Centers for disease control and prevention, 2015). Childhood obesity causes many health issues including cardiovascular…

A rising epidemic that continues to retain its grasp on American youth is that of childhood obesity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have estimated that roughly 18% of children ages 6-11 are obese (cdc.gov, 2015). With nearly a fifth of this entire demographic being overweight, one must wonder what is being done to rectify this problem, and moreover, what can be done going forward to prevent it. From a diet and exercise standpoint, it may seem very cut and dry; that is to say that…

What is Childhood Obesity? The prevalence of obesity in America has risen over decades, specifically, childhood obesity. According to the American Heart Association, currently “about one in three American kids and teens is overweight or obese; nearly triple the rate in 1963” (“What is Childhood Obesity?”). In addition, 30 percent of children are affected by obesity, making it the most common chronic disease of children (“Obesity Action Coalition”). Childhood obesity is a serious dietary medical…

and societies link to the childhood obesity epidemic Sociologists today believe that the obesity epidemic holds the responsibility to annihilate a staggering amount of the health benefits that have been associated with the rising childhood obesity epidemic recognised in the world today (Must, A., & Strauss, R. S. (2015). In 2015, approximately 41 million children below the age of 5 were affected by overweight or obesity. Today, progress in extinguishing childhood obesity has been gradual and…

Childhood Obesity Epidemic Childhood obesity is a national epidemic, 1 in every 3 children is overweight or obese in the United States. According to the Centers of Disease and Prevention childhood obesity affects approximately 12.5 million children and teens. Black and Latino children have significantly higher rates of overweight and obesity than any other race in America. Childhood obesity is a severe national epidemic. To effectively prevent and reduce obesity in children changes must be made…

The great debate continues as to which specific cause is solely responsible for obesity in American children. Obesity is known as a medical condition in which there is an excessive amount of fat that is stored within the body. It is without a doubt that childhood obesity is on the rise, and it is a great concern in the medical industry and for the United States as well. These concerns result in many consequences such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. These medical…

PROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY Child predictors significantly related to severe and moderate obesity at 5 years in the univariate analysis were shown in a table (Andersen, Bor, Najman, O 'Callaghan, & Williams, Prediction of Obesity in Children at 5 Years: A Cohort Study, 1997). They were measured using relative risk and the 95% confidence interval. Factors predictive of severe obesity were birth weight exceeding the 94th percentile: RR 1.8, 95% CI 1.1-2.9, birth weight between the 85th and 94th…

The issue of childhood obesity is not a new one. According to public health specialists Marion Nestle and Michael F. Jacobson (2000), “Prevention of obesity by individuals and population groups has been a explicit goal of national public health policy since 1980” (p. 15). Due to the processed foods and fast foods that American parents are feeding their children, this problem is getting more out of control as time goes on. Although it would be nice to think that this issue goes away, it is…

One epidemic that affects many children and adolescents across the United States is obesity. Did you know that childhood obesity is increasing at alarming rate? According to the Minnesota Department of Health, between 1980 and 2007-08, overweight has tripled in youth 6-11 years of age and more than tripled among youth 12-19 years of age (“Obesity”). Childhood obesity is defined as a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents. Children who are obese are above the normal…