Active Healthy Youth

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This paper investigates new educational programs and physical training techniques aimed for the youth in elementary schools, boys and girls clubs, in-school and out-of-school activities. The paper explains that the purpose of these programs are to teach the youth to live healthy lifestyles. The paper claims that the instigator of these programs is the increasing occurrence of obesity among the youth of today.
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Introduction
The Statement of the Problem
Review of Related Literature
Statement of Hypothesis
Method
Instruments
Design of the Study
Procedures
Conclusion

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"It is clear that the most devastating ailment amongst the American children in the 21ST century is obesity. Ironically, the amount of people suffering from obesity is equal to the amount of people suffering from hunger and malnourishment. It is worth noting that the people suffering from obesity is increasing in rapid pace throughout America, at the same time as, health professionals, government and researchers have been unable to find an applicable solution other than physical activity (Laurel D. Edmunds, Kenneth R. Fox, 2000). As research has shown, "Physical inactivity contributes to 300,000 preventable deaths a year in the United States. Some 40% of deaths in the United States are caused by behavior patterns that could be modified. A sedentary lifestyle is a major risk factor across the spectrum of preventable diseases that lower the quality of life and kill Americans (Taken from: http://www.fitness.gov/hbpa.html)." Research also reveals, "Poor diet and inactivity can lead to overweight/obesity. Persons who are overweight or obese are at increased risk for high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, respiratory problems and some types of cancer (Taken from: http://www.fitness.gov/hbpa.html)." "

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