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Obesity In Minority Children
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Obesity In Minority Children
This paper discusses obesity as an epidemic in U.S. minority children and adolescents.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages) |
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APA | 2004
Paper Summary:
This paper explains the rapid growth of obesity statistics among U.S. minority children and adolescents. The author points out the serious consequences including related diseases. The paper relates ethnic attitudes and suggests interventions.From the Paper:
"In the ...st century, obesity has become an epidemic and obesity in non-white non-European ancestry in the United States is a major problem. It is estimated that more than ...million Americans are obese with three million morbidly obese and childhood obesity is on the rise especially among minorities. The Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey reveals that ethnic minority children in the United States are at particular risk for development of cardiovascular disease due to their disproportionate levels of obesity. Obesity is the most frequent ..."More papers on Obesity In Minority Children:
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APA Citation:
Obesity In Minority Children (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-Obesity-In-Minority-Children/72490
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"Obesity In Minority Children" 15 January 2012. Web. 13 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Obesity-In-Minority-Children/72490>
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