Effects of Obesity

Paper Summary:

In this article, the writer discusses that obesity is a serious problem facing the citizens of America today that could lead to a variety of problems down the road, health problems that could further strain the health care industry and ultimately affect the future economic viability of the United States. The writer looks at obese individuals and the related ensuing diseases and health issues and presents a project that focuses on the citizens residing in Brooklyn, NY and in particular the Borough Park Community. The project concentrates on assessing and educating those citizens who are most at risk or are currently suffering from the effects of obesity. The writer concludes that the project seeks to develop solutions that impact not only the local community of Borough Park, but will also influence and impact communities around the nation, and ultimately around the globe.

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Literature Review
The Plan

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" The situation is that many of the nation's citizens are eating a less-healthy diet and a diet that is rich in fats and sugars. This type of diet can lead to obesity and the problems associated with being overweight. Diseases such as diabetes and hypertension are prevalent in high-risk individuals such as people suffering from obesity. Assessing the problem as it pertains to Borough Park is the primary goal of this project. Once the assessment is finished, then a further objective would be to create an educational program that will allow for nutritional instruction designed for this specific community and its citizens."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Bell, A., (2006) The kids are not OK, National Underwriter (Life & Health/Financial Services Edition), Vol. 110, no. 36, p. 41
• Callaway, L.K., McIntyre, H.D., O'Callaghan, M., Williams, G.M., Najman, J.M., Lawlor, D.A., (2007) The association of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy with weight gain over the subsequent 21 years: Findings from a prospective cohort study, American Journal of Epidemiology, Vol. 166, Number 4, pp. 421 - 428
• Confessore, N., Farmer, A., (2006) "In Borough Park, the unusual taste of fear." The New York Post, May 10, 2006, pg. B.3
• Cooke, R., (2006) When normal is not necessarily good, New Statesman, Vol. 135, Number 9, p. 135
• "Fertile Grounds--Baby Boom in Borough Park.(2006) New York Post, January 23, 2006, p. 7

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