Content Analysis of Childhood Obesity

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This essay focuses on the problem of childhood obesity and is based on a systems analysis approach to the problem. The author first defines the key terms that are involved in the problem of childhood obesity, and then determines how the problem as a whole can be dealt with. The author concludes that child obesity is a significant problem in modern society fortified by mass media, but that there must be more active familial responsibility in order to correct childhood obesity.

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"Although this is a systems analysis, the role of cause and effect cannot be overlooked. The problem of childhood obesity cannot be solved without looking at what might cause this problem. What are some of these causes? Many experts who study nutrition and diet have concluded that a big cause is today's culture. First, people want things quickly and done easily, as their time seems to be limited. As a result of this cause, parents give their children too much "fast food" and other types of prepackaged and prepared foods that are often highly unhealthy and filled with fats and cholesterol. The second cause is today's high-tech media, which gives many people, including children, a very "sedentary" or nonactive life style."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Gavin, Mary (2005.) "Overweight and Obesity." KidsHealth for Parents Online. August 2005. http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/overweight_obesity.html.
• Torgan, Carol (2002.) "Childhood Obesity on the Rise." NIH Word on Health. June 2002. http://www.nih.gov/news/WordonHealth/jun2002/childhoodobesity.htm

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