Obesity

Childhood obesity has become one of the most serious health issues in the 21st century. In an academic journal, Krushnapriya Sahoo, who works in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, and his colleagues claim, “childhood obesity has reached epidemic levels in developed as well as in developing countries” (187). Childhood obesity is a global problem that has been increasing at an alarming rate as countries become more developed. Many children in the world are suffering from…

The growing issue of obesity in dogs and cats Most communities in the United States do not have an exact data on the numbers of pet owned in each household, but the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), estimate that 144 to176 million pets are owned in the United States.1 There are various requirements and needs to consider when bringing a pet home, for instance, if the house is pet-friendly, the time it takes to train your pet, spaying and neutering, cleaning, taking them to the vet,…

“Childhood obesity is now being rightly referred to as a global epidemic and WHO estimates that by 2015, approximately 2.3 billion adults will be overweight and more than 700 million children and adolescents will be obese.” (Industrial Psychiatry Journal) In today’s date in age Obesity has come to an all time high. Not only in adults but also in children and adolescents. This is an issue because having obesity at such a young age makes it more difficult to overcome as they get older not to…

With over 2/3 of the American population classified as obese, and one in ten adults over 20 classified as extremely obese (BMI of 40+), obesity is not limited to one specific group (Filer, 2015). Rather, the effects of obesity can be seen through-out all ages, all ethnicities, and all economic classes. Obesity on its own is debilitating, but it is the host of other diseases that it entails that causes additional health problems. The need to eat is necessary to survive, however America’s constant…

Childhood obesity in America According to the center for disease control and prevention, “Over 16 percent of children from six to 19 years of ages are obese.” This means that children eat more unhealthy foods every day. Fast food lovers consume more Fats, carbohydrates, sugars and fewer fruits. Every weekend my Neighbor buy a large pizza for lunch, my neighbor’s mother told that she will buy whatever her kids like. Even though restaurants are the business of making money by making cheap fast…

21st Century, obesity is an epidemic problem worldwide that requires a response by all sectors of society. Obesity and overweight is a major issue that has been increasing over the last 30 years and this leads to high economic cost. Obesity is a medical condition where excess adipose tissues accumulate in the body. There are numerous factors that lead to obesity such as physical inactivity and having an unhealthy diet. In 2006, four public health organisations established “The Obesity Policy…

Obesity in America is considered an epidemic. There are many contributing factors to obesity (both childhood and adult), such as biological, environmental, social, or economic factors. The growing level of obesity is believed to hold numerous health and economic consequences. According to the surgeon general and the National Institutes of Health, overweight and obese individuals are at increased risk for hypertension, dyslipidemia, stroke, gout, and certain types of cancer, psychological…

In the United States, childhood obesity is not just a minor problem it is an epidemic. The primary reason children are obese in America is due to the consumption of high calorie food from fast food restaurants. Throughout this research paper I will be discussing the percentage of obese children, how much fast food they consume and different racial ethnicities and socio economic status. Children are to be considered obese if they have a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to the 95th…

Obesity has become one of the major problems in America today. It has been linked with lots of diseases causing the government to spend over billions in healthcare facilities treating them. The government could help reduce the obesity rate by creating a class which spreads self awareness, educating people about what obesity could lead to; Also obese people should be required to go exercising twice or three times a week to stay fit. Obese people should be placed on healthy diet and be required to…

Obesity has been on the rise for the past thirty years and it is affecting everybody. For many people in the United States, obesity is an epidemic that plagues their lives. This widespread issue is so large, in fact, that “two-thirds of adults and nearly one-third of children struggle with overweight and obesity” problems (Overweight and Obesity Statistics). Within this, 1 in 6 children between the ages 2 and 19 are obese, 82% of non-Hispanic African-American women and 82% of Hispanic men are…