Obesity and Physical Inactivity

Term Paper # 100265

Medical and Health > Nursing
Medical and Health > Nutrition and Exercise
Nutrition > Exercise

This paper explores nursing in regards to the prevention of physical inactivity and obesity intervention.

1,237 words () | 10 sources | APA | 2007 United States

Paper Summary:

The paper reveals the alarming prevalence of obesity and related diseases such as cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, colon cancer and hypertension. The paper provides a literature review and discusses the significant implications in terms of the practice of master's prepared nurses.

Outline:
Epidemiology of the Health Problem
Review of Interventions from the Literature
Implications for Master's Prepared Nurses

From the Paper:

"Physical inactivity has become a significant issue, especially with the concern regarding the alarming prevalence of obesity and related diseases such as cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, colon cancer and hypertension in not only developed countries but also worldwide (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2000). All these diseases are linked with physical inactivity depending on the disease. For example, obesity, cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes mellitus are linked to physical inactivity in that calorie expenditure does not exceed caloric intake."

Sample of Sources Used:

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Centers for Disease Control (CDC). (2006). State-Specific prevalence of obesity among adults - United States, 2005. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 55(36), 985-1012. Retrieved November 9, 2006, from http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5536.pdf
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Obesity and Physical Inactivity (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Term-Paper-Obesity-and-Physical-Inactivity/100265