Childhood obesity

Child obesity is a huge problem in america, it seems that everyday the next generation of kids just gets heavier and heavier. Some ways to prevent this would to show are kids good, healthy eating habits. They need to have a time in the day where you are actually physically active. WIth all the technology in the world today, kids just want to sit inside and play video games and eat potato chips. Some immediate effects of obesity in a kid, is it increases the chance of getting a cardiovascular…

documentary, directed by Stephanie Soechtig, that follows young teens (for over a course of two years) who are struggling with obesity, diabetes, and other health related issues. Soechtig argues that the government inadvertently subsidizes the obesity epidemic. She informs viewers that the first dietary guidelines do not take into consideration the role dietary sugar plays in obesity, diabetes, and other health related issues today. She believes that the government has overlooked the role of…

overweight or obese isn't just a cosmetic problem“The fundamental cause of obesity is an energy imbalance between calories consumed and calories expended. (Byrne L.K 2) Obesity is classified as an excessive fat accumulation that presents a high health risk. (Dieticians Association of Australia Childhood obesity 2) Although there are cures and treatment for obesity, it affects adolescent’s mobility, self esteem and internal organs. Obesity is not only extreme weight, it also causes a lot of…

issue of obesity - in particular childhood obesity - has been a burgeoning concern for many citizens of the United States. This issue is a multi-faceted one; one that has left concerned parties wondering who is to blame and what can be done to ensure everyone’s safety. There are several ways to look at this issue and its solutions: the individual's’ responsibility, business’s responsibility, and the government’s responsibility. The individual person bears responsibility for the issue of…

Recent changes to the national breakfast and lunch program to improve nutrition and health The rate of obesity in the United States is higher than it has ever been. As a matter of fact, many social scientists like Dr. Christakis term this as an epidemic (Kolata, 6). There are many a number of things that lead to obesity and one of these is an excessive amount of time spent in front of the TV. Since a huge sum of the US population has replaced everyday activities with technology, more than…

Obesity is a medical condition which caused by accumulated excess body fat that stored in certain parts of the body in a harmful manner. (9 ) Majority of the medical practitioners consider obesity as a life-long disease, just like high blood pressure or diabetes; therefore, it should be covered under insurance plans for treatment. Others argue obesity should not consider as disease but as a risk factor for different health issues. They also argue, if Obesity considered as disease, then many…

author Teresa Ann Power, a children's health and fitness specialist, explains how she believes the practice of yoga in children could be a solution for the obesity epidemic in America. In the article, Power explains the causes behind obesity, the effects of childhood obesity, and claims that yoga could be the answer to the problem of obesity. I believe Power excellently presents her point by correctly targeting her audience and appealing to the audience using the rhetorical strategies of logos…

In the article “Too Much of a Good Thing,” author Greg Crister debunks old parental advice about obesity and claims that childhood intervention is necessary to curb the obesity epidemic. The author publishes this article in hopes to enlighten people on his take on how to remedy the rising rate of obesity. After he provides background information on the issue, Critser advocates the use of stigmatization towards the behaviors that obese individuals act out, and provides the claim that…

Assignment 9 Quantitative The article that was chosen “Association between Juvenile Onset Obesity And Severe Adult Obesity in 73,532 Women” written by Ilonna J. Rimm and Alfred A. Rimm, PhD. Obesity among adult women is a known health issue in America. This study wanted to use a relation between juvenile obesity and severe adult obesity to deliver the rationale for juvenile weight control curriculums. The participants in this study were women from the TOPS Club (Take Off Pounds Sensibly).…

Effectiveness allows one to determine how successful is the federal policy. The measurements for effectiveness for a federal policy dealing with sugar-sweetened beverages would be does it in fact reduce the rate of childhood obesity in the United States. Does the U.S. see a decline in childhood obesity not just in one state but on federal a level? Also, did the U.S. see a decline in the overall consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages among children all across the nation. The second policy goal…