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Childhood Obesity
This paper discusses the increase in childhood obesity and its harmful health consequences.
# 107741 | 1,153 words | 5 sources | APA | 2008 | US
Published on Sep 11, 2008 in Medical and Health (Nutrition and Exercise) , Child, Youth Issues (General)


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Description:

The paper reveals that in spite of the growing awareness of the health problems associated with obesity, childhood obesity is on the rise. The paper explores the dangers associated with childhood obesity 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 childhood obesity and obesity prevention.

Sample of Sources Used:

  • Anderson, P.M. & Butcher, K.F. (2006). Childhood Obesity: Trends and Potential Causes. The Future of Children, Volume 16, Issue 1. Retrieved July 19, 2007 from http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=5014370999.
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  • Jarvie, G.J., Lahey, B., Graziano, W. Framer, E. (1983). Childhood obesity and social stigma: What we know and what we don't know. Developmental Review, 3:237-273.
  • Koplan, J.P., Liverman, C.T., & Kraak, V.L. (2005, Spring). Preventing Childhood Obesity: The Nation Must Act Now, or It Will Watch Its Children Grow into Adults with Excessive Levels of Diabetes, Heart Disease, Cancer, and Other Weight-Related Ailments. Issues in Science and Technology. Retrieved July 19, 2007 from http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=5009414177.
  • Lindsay, A.C., Gortmaker, S., Kim, J., & Sussner, K.M. (2006). The Role of Parents in Preventing Childhood Obesity. The Future of Children, Volume 16, Issue 1. Retreived July 19, 2007 from http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=5014371031.

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APA Format

Childhood Obesity (2008, September 11) Retrieved December 04, 2023, from https://www.academon.com/term-paper/childhood-obesity-107741/

MLA Format

"Childhood Obesity" 11 September 2008. Web. 04 December. 2023. <https://www.academon.com/term-paper/childhood-obesity-107741/>

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