Abstract This paper explains the multiple factors associated with obesity in American children such as environmental, parental and genetics, influence the increasing prevalence of childhoodobesity. The author points out that many obese children many have eating disorders. The paper is presented from the point of view of a professional psychologist.
From the Paper "There is a significant increase in the incidence of obesity in the American population according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Alarmingly, this problem affects more children each day. There are many reasons for this. Among them are diets high in fat, sugar and calories, combined with a sedentary lifestyle among many Americans including children. Marianne Hurst writing for "Education Week" suggests that many overweight children may have eating disorders. This may be the reason of their abnormal weight gain. One of these eating disorders is ..."
Tags:Childhoodobesity, causes, cures, role of parents, schools, communities, government, health factors, causes of compulsive overeating
Abstract This paper looks at the detrimental causes and effects of the nationwide trend and tragedy of childhoodobesity. It looks at these causes and effects from a social standpoint as well as standpoints based on science and medicine using professional and peer reviewed journals and research for source material and evidence.
From the Paper "Childhood Obesity In many ways, the overall health of our nation, and our world, has increased greatly in the past generation. From much new knowledge on healthier lifestyles, to better exercise and fitness technology, to greater medical breakthroughs that have allowed for the prevention, detection, and treatment of disease and illness, better scientific knowledge has led to better health in human beings. However, one losing battle has arisen in the arena of health and it is ever faster affecting thousands or millions of those that matter most, our children. This battle is one of childhood obesity. In a article on this issue that was published within the past month, Jeffrey Schwimmer notes the ferocity and controversy that occur when studying such a touchy subject when he paints the following picture. "At an urban high school, set in a low-income neighborhood, serving an ethnic minority population, one might find nearly half the teens overweight or obese.""
Abstract The paper analyzes how the incidence of childhoodobesity in Canada has recently more than doubled, and approximately 30 percent of children are either overweight or obese. The paper examines how the childhoodobesity epidemic is currently affecting even preschool children. The paper discusses how research indicates that the causes of this epidemic are multifactorial. The paper further discusses how childhoodobesity is a complex health issue since it causes both physical illness and psychosocial problems, both of which can last throughout life. It is also a complex health issue because of the combinations of risk factors involved and their interaction with the determinants of health.
Abstract Childhoodobesity needs to be reduced in terms of its impact on the individual and as a consistent health problem within certain populations. The city of Toronto has recently witnessed an overall increase in childhoodobesity among its residents. Obesity is recognized as a lifelong problem among affected persons and it is more difficult to overcome obesity than many other preventable health care risks. This paper examines how public planning in obesity education and diet and exercise services has been determined to have a positive impact on outcome in some communities.
From the Paper "Obesity is a significant health crisis within developed countries; abundance of high-calorie foods and a lifestyle that is low in exercise have created conditions through which it is easy to acquire physical mass and difficult to lose excess weight. There are serious secondary health risks that have been correlated to obesity and the preponderance of weight on individuals. Children seem to be strongly impacted in terms of acquisition of these secondary health risks, as Type II diabetes and cardiovascular problems are increasingly detected among children and adolescents."
Abstract This paper deals with the epidemic problem of childhoodobesity. It ties in a position statement which states that childhoodobesity could be successfully affected by a healthful diet and proper nutrition planning. This paper examines the problem, defines the scope of analysis, states the problem and position and focuses on diet and nutrition planning issues, the role of schools in healthfully dealing with the overweight or obese child and then turns to the lack of necessary public policies.
From the Paper "Statistics regarding childhood obesity are staggering. According to contemporary research, rates of obesity among children and adolescents have virtually doubled within the last two decades in most all developed countries (Nicholls and Viner 952; Lobstein 1; Story, Kaphingst and French 144; Mendelson 1; Nowicka 23; Lobstein and Bauer 576). Veugelers and Fitzgerald put the figure as high as having increased by a factor of four. Story, Kaphingst and French state that approximately 25% of all preschoolers are either overweight or are at risk of becoming overweight."
The paper discusses the problem of childhoodobesity and analyzes the possible causes. In addition to this, the paper discusses as to what should be done to resolve this problem.
2,260 words (approx. 9 pages), 5 sources, 2002, $ 69.95
Abstract This paper presents a study conducted on the increasing number of children classed as overweight or obese The author examines how childhoodobesity most often lends to adulthood obesity, and how this may give rise to an immense public health problem in the future. The specific aim of the research study is to find out the reasons for the existence of the problem of obesity among the children, to study the consequences of the problem on the physical and mental health of the individual and to propose different solutions to the problem.
From the Paper "The research plan is developed with the aim to identify the health risks associated with childhood obesity. The research objectives thus defined aim at the identification of the health risks associated with the problem and on proposing the possible solutions to the problem. Moreover, it is the objective of our research to find out the possible causes of the problem and to define specific tools that are used for the identification of the problem. We have taken a sample of 30 individuals consisting of 15 girls and 15 boys within an age limit of 6-10 years. The sample is taken out of a wide population of the children attending schools and facing the problem of obesity. Sampling is done on random basis as it was the most convenient and simplest method of sampling when dealing with such a huge population. The research findings are based on the observations of the behavior of the children with respect to their eating habits, physical activities etc. The aim was to identify the reasons and consequences of obesity. After identification of the problem and the causes of the problem several suggestions are made in order to overcome the problem of obesity."
Abstract The paper addresses the development and design of a community health program to address the problem of childhoodobesity. The paper presents a review of the literature and current US government figures and programs, as well as a comprehensive assessment of factors related to childhoodobesity. The paper includes a comprehensive nursing diagnosis table.
From the Paper "Statistics from the National Center for Health Statistics ("Overweight and Obesity," 2005) state that 30% of American adults (those aged 20 and older) are obese. According to Munson (2004) 15% of 6-19 year old children (approximately 9 million children) and 10% of children 2- 5 years old were classified as obese based on the results of the 1999-2000 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) with rates as high as 23% for non-Hispanic blacks and Mexican-American teenagers. Statistics this high are staggering when one considers the anatomical, physiological and psychological repercussions of obesity. This paper will examine the problem in detail and assess the pathology involved based on an analysis of current literature and provide the preparatory steps in the development of a Community Health Program to combat childhood obesity."
Abstract This paper examines several corporate marketing campaigns and their potential impact on childhoodobesity. The paper first describes factors contributing to childhoodobesity, and then considers the role of fast-food in this problem. The writer also presents some recent dissolutions of corporate partnerships, such as that between McDonalds and Disney, because of issues of children's nutrition. The paper also details plans by McDonalds to encourage healthy eating for children.
From the Paper "Children are highly impressionable consumers. "Children see 40,000 advertisements a year on television alone" (Gavin, 2005.) Marketing food toward children is by no means solely done via the fast food industry and processed food producers believe that children represent the largest untapped market for the purchase of their products. As a result, more and more advertisers are focusing food commercials on children, who have difficulty discerning reality from what they see on television. The numbers are clear - children aged 5-13 represent 36.8 million consumers in the United States and can influence a total of $100 billion in food spending by adults. Parents are much more likely these days to listen to the child's opinion regarding food purchases, and advertisers see that market as wide open (McCue, 1996). It may be that the shake up between McDonalds and Disney is simply a way to approach the market from a new angle. "
Abstract This paper sets out a teaching plan to help prevent childhoodobesity and adult cardiovascular disease. The plan is based on recommendations of the American Heart Association and is based on reducing caloric intake, and regular daily moderate exercise, involving parents wherever possible.
From the Paper "Childhood obesity has reached alarming proportions in the United States and not only does it cause problems for the children today but it leads them into cardiovascular complications in the future and a very good chance of developing cardiovascular disease and even heart attacks and strokes at an early age.
Abstract This paper relates that childhoodobesity is reaching epidemic proportions all over the United States. The paper then explains that obesity can be controlled by the individual who experiences it and that, although some individuals might be unable to control obesity caused by physical factors, they might be able to reduce other factors that cause obesity. The paper then discusses how, for that reason, the city of San Diego has instituted some measures that may reduce the incidence of childhoodobesity in the area. This paper then focuses on some of the causes of childhoodobesity and suggests some ways for families to address the issue.
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ChildhoodObesity Overview
Causes of Obesity Prevention and Treatment of Obesity Conclusion
From the Paper "Berry et al. (2004) explains that diet and exercise, as well as nutritional education, have all been proven to have an influence both on weight loss and on preventing obesity. Restricting calorie intake is proven to create the negative energy balance required to lose weight, while increased activity both enhances the speed of the weight loss and increases the probability that weight will remain off (Berry et al., 2004). One weight loss diet mentioned in the article is the "traffic light diet," also known as the glycemic index diet. This diet color codes dietary components by the number of fat grams that they contain. This diet, according to the authors, has been shown to produce a "significant short-term decrease in obesity," while it encourages improved eating patterns (Berry et al., 2004, p. 432). "
Abstract This paper discusses how childhoodobesity rates are continuing to rise and how effective actions need to occur to prevent childhoodobesity and lower rates of obesity. The paper looks at how many factors contribute to childhoodobesity and how there are many prevention strategies. It also examines how obesity increases the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma and many other chronic diseases. The paper contends that childhoodobesity not only affects the parents and the children, but everyone, including the money spent on obesity related healthcare. This epidemic is changing our society, and America needs to wake up and change how the food industry is working right now.
From the Paper "Moreover, childhood obesity can have a big impact on the child's health. Type II diabetes was referred as Adult diabetes because adults were the ones who were mainly affected and were at risk for this disease, however since so many children are being affected by this disease it is now referred to as Type II diabetes. "The parallel increase of obesity in children and adolescents is reported to be the most significant factor for the rise in diabetes" (American Obesity Association). Childhood obesity can also lead to asthma as well as hypertension; obese children are nine times more likely to suffer from hypertension than a non-obese child (American Obesity Association). Children who are obese can also suffer from orthopedic conditions because their bones are not strong enough to hold the excess weight their bodies have."
Abstract The writer of this paper presents a research proposal for the study of childhoodobesity while examining whether or not television viewing directly impacts on this growing trend. This paper explores the significant rise in childhoodobesity and the resulting health problems that result from poor nutrition and lack of exercise, which can be life threatening. The writer of this paper contends and explains why childhoodobesity is becoming a significant public health issue, with medical and psychological consequences that persist into adulthood. This paper supplies data and statistics relevant to this particular topic. Depending on how overweight in children is defined, at least 11% and possibly as many as 25% of U.S. children and adolescents are deemed obese. This paper discusses the health risks surrounding obesity, which include diabetes, high blood pressure and heart problems. This paper examines the correlation between television and obesity in children and details the mixed results of various studies relating to this particular issue. This paper also contains the full text of an article as well as an illustrative graph pertaining to childhoodobesity.
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Abstract
Flow of Information
Statement of the Problem
Methodology
Data Collection
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From the Paper "Research has been conducted to examine the issue of childhood obesity and within those studies television viewing has been included, but there are few studies that are based solely in the study of childhood obesity and the direct impact television viewing has on it. There have been several studies done on the impact of television viewing on childhood obesity with the results coming in mixed. One study was conducted at the University of Buffalo regarding television viewing and childhood obesity. This particular study concluded that the risk doubles for childhood obesity every two hours that the child watches television."
Tags: nutrition, television, children, food, obesity, behavior, health, medical
This essay analyzes the problem of childhoodobesity and includes a working definition of childhoodobesity, a look at its causes and effects, and suggestions for solving the problem.
Abstract This essay focuses on the problem of childhoodobesity 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 childhoodobesity, 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 childhoodobesity.
From the Paper "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."
Tags: systems analysis, media BMI, health problems, key terms
Abstract The paper reveals that in spite of the growing awareness of the health problems associated with obesity, childhoodobesity is on the rise. The paper explores the dangers associated with childhoodobesity including future health risks of diabetes, heart disease, cancer and other weight-related ailments. The paper also looks at the social stigma of overweight children. Finally, the paper examines the role of parents in the development of childhoodobesity and obesity prevention.
From the Paper "Obesity is a major health problem in America today, and being overweight is a problem that often begins in childhood. Childhood obesity is both a problem in itself, creating health problems that may last for a lifetime, including many that may not be manifested until adulthood; and also a precursor for obesity in adulthood, a time of life when obesity can have even greater health problems. Among the problems associated with obesity are overweight In addition, childhood obesity has social consequences which can mark a child for life and which often isolate the child from his or her peers."
Abstract This paper discusses one of the greatest health risks affecting American youth today, childhoodobesity. The paper claims that the number of obese children is growing at an alarming rate. The paper presents alarming statistical data concerning childhoodobesity, including the heightened likelihood of children from low socioeconomic backgrounds becoming obese. The paper examines the serious and often fatal health conditions that are a direct result of obesity. Issues of self-esteem, genetics, and prevention of obesity are covered in this paper.
From the Paper "One of the greatest health risks affecting American youth today is childhood obesity. An individual who is considered obese has a disproportionately large amount of fat stored in the body, beyond the point of simply being overweight. While the definition of exactly how much fat constitutes obesity is still in flux, obesity is having excess weight enough that serious health risks are incurred by the individual. Many health professionals consider the vast amount of overweight people in our country to be of such epic proportions that it is actually known as an epidemic of fat. This condition is especially dangerous to children, and the number of obese children is growing at an alarming rate. Far from just being an issue of aesthetics or conformity, obesity may be the single biggest overall threat to the health of children in developed Western countries. While our popular culture is obsessed with the image of the thin and fabulous, this same culture is breeding generations plagued by obesity and the complications that are associated with this condition. Childhood obesity is a very serious health concern due to the medical risks and social implications, therefore the possible causes of obesity in children should be studied and identified, while a wide range of treatment options should be carefully considered."
