Essays on Child Obesity

Role of Physical Activity in Preventing Child Obesity

Prospectus: Role of Physical Activity in Preventing Child Obesity Problem Statement It is well known that in order to be vigorous people should go in for sport and physical activities. Currently obesity among the population of the United States has reached enormous statistics and is one of the most hazardous diseases which threaten our nation. American Academy of Pediatrics states “According to the 1999 –2000 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, the prevalence of overweight or obesity in children and youth in the United States is over 15%, a value that has tripled since the 1960s” (AAP, 2016). Doctors ...

Literature Review

Chairman: Committee member: Committee member: Masters of Arts in Psychology 2016 Introduction With childhood obesity on the rise, there is increasing concern about the prevention and treatment of obesity. Current national data on childhood and adolescent obesity show 16.9 percent of 2-to-19-year-old children and adolescents are obese (Ogden, Carroll, Kit, & Flegal, 2014). An effective intervention to manage obesity is essential. The current weight management practices involve dietary modification, behavioral change therapies involving exercise, pharmacological therapy and surgical intervention. The purpose of this literature review is to explore the current research on Motivational Interviewing (MI) as an effective method for ...

Abstract

The problem on obesity has big a growing issue for many people worldwide. In lieu with the predicament and the accompanying illness that comes with obesity, the different government worldwide as well as the different health institutions are finding ways to combat the problem. One of the ways of addressing the issue was standardizing food label to consist of information that would inform people of the contents of the food they eat. However, this solution is not widely accepted. Critics believe that knowledge on how to read and understand food label cannot do anything to solve obesity. In a ...

1.0 Introduction 1.1 Overview of the condition

Obesity is defined as having a sex- and age- specific body mass index (BMI) at or above the ninety fifth percentile of national growth standards. Obesity is directly linked to excessive/abnormal fat accumulation. The BMI is a ratio of the body weight and height and is the most common and accurate measure of obesity because it correlates to the amount of body fat. In terms of BMI, a person is considered to be obese if s/he has a BMI of over 30 (which is often ≥20% the normal body weight). A body mass index ...

Obesity and disorders associated with it are a pandemic in the whole world. The number of school-aged children in the world who carry excess fats amount ten percent and one quarter of this population are obese. Child obesity brings with it with many health complications. The problems associated with child obesity include type 2 diabetes, sleep disorders, hypertension, cancers and cardiac diseases. The number of children having obesity keeps increasing because of the diet. The leading factor leading to obesity is the dietary changes. The consumed food products have high amounts of fats and low in unrefined carbohydrates content (Lobstein ...

Change4Life is a program aimed at Public Health awareness and prevention of obesity. It is a social marketing campaign linked with Healthy Weights Healthy Lives cross-governmental strategy initiative taken by the Department of Health of England and it aims to develop awareness for healthy living. Its motto is “Eat well; move more; live longer”. The social marketing campaign Change4Life was launched on 3 January, 2009 in England. Change4Life is ‘the systematic application of marketing to achieve specific behavioural goals for a social good’ (DH, 2009).

The policy aims to change the behavioural patterns of families for making their children obesity free. ...

Introduction

Are only children really spoiled and lack social skills? It is commonly believed that families with more than two children provide the necessary social environment for their children. Having a sibling or sibling is also perceived to affect a child’s development in a positive way. Based on the findings of recent national surveys in the US, only a mere three percent believes that having one child is ideal for a family (Mancillas, 2006). However, the economic crisis that most countries throughout the world experience in the recent times have contributed to developing new trends. Also, societal factors have also contributed towards having more ...

Introduction and background

Health is an extremely important element of a successful economy. In case of California, there are several diseases or ailments which are demographic specific. Obesity in children, Cancer in certain areas and flu or several such ailments are a part of this. Demographics form an extremely important element of health care and can be a reason for several chronic diseases. As the lifestyle of California is filled with luxury, higher purchasing power due to credit cards and high influence of fast food, these conditions along with higher consumption of tobacco and such products is leading to higher risk of heart diseases (Roberts, ...

Intervention for curbing obesity in children

The epidemic of children obesity is increasing at an alarming rate. Overweight children face risks of health complications such as hypertension, arthritis, diabetes, cardiovascular and metabolic issues. Other issues that are caused by obesity include eating disorders and mental health issues such as depression. The above effects are serious and that is why interventions need to be adopted. The intervention will be a school-based intervention and it targets children from 4-15 years. Obesity is a result of different factors. The social, economic, biological, and cultural factors contribute to the obesity problem. Therefore, intervention has to be holistic in order to achieve ...

Introduction

Everywhere I go I encounter children who are obese. Obesity is one of the most widespread nutritional complications today with 17 % of children being said to be obese (Jelalian and Steele 11). I think it is very important that we address this issue and explore avenues through which it can be curtailed because the future of our society is in jeopardy. What information is available on the causes, consequences and remedial measures of child obesity? If this information is available, why is child obesity on the rise?

Encounter with Child Obesity

Two weeks ago I was walking leisurely through a public park to get a ...

1. Community Description

The field work of the research paper was performed in the Queens County, New York where I live. The Queens County is located in the eastern part of the city of New York and it is considered to cover the largest area covering an area of 283 square kilometers. It is also second largest in terms of population size. Queens County is geographically located in the Long Island western part together with its neighboring county that is Brooklyn. The county is an urban area which consists of diverse ethnic groups cutting across all parts of the world. Its population ...

Introduction

In the current world, obesity is a real time problem. It is no longer an isolated issue that can be avoided. The number of people suffering from obesity has grown tremendously over the past twenty years. Of special importance is the case of obesity in children. Over the past thirty years, obesity has doubled in children and has quadrupled among adolescents thus making it a real life real time issue that has to be addressed. The question thus arises as to exactly what obesity is and what it entails. There is usually confusion between obesity and being overweight. Overweight refers to ...

Introduction

Obesity is caused by various unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as poor dieting and lack of physical activity, but obesity in children is a social problem because the behaviors of children are influenced by their social settings, including families, schools, and communities. Obesity needs to be prevented because it is associated with both immediate negative effects (e.g. risk factors for cardiovascular disorders, prediabetes, joint disorders, and social stigmatization) and long-term negative health effects (e.g. type 2 diabetes, stroke, cancer, osteoarthritis, heart disease, etc.) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014). Childhood obesity is relevant to the sociology of health and ...

Background

This research paper illustrates ways in which a clinical nursing problem is addressed by various researchers in the medical field. In this research, a PICO question will be used as a tool that will help in developing a clinical question; does exercise vs. diet education reduce obesity in school children? Overweight and obesity are increasing in children and this has become a global concern. The reason behind this is the children’s low levels of physical activity, in concert with the rise in their inactive behaviors, jointly impelling research programs and strategies. The research and strategies are to enhance their levels of PA, in ...

Introduction

The aim of this is to conduct a critical synthesis on a particular problem that has plagued the society for quite some time. This is the problem of childhood obesity. The most common reasoning that comes to mind when one witnesses an obese child is that these kids must be excessive eaters. In fact, every kid who exhibits obesity tendencies is often thought of as an excessive eater. Is this assumption justified? Is it true that obesity in kids is primarily due to excessive eating especially that of unhealthy foods commonly referred to as “junk food”? The assumption that the ...

Abstract

Hong Kong Disneyland has been opened for over a period of ten years .It is beautiful and attractive place to visit. Being so famous it still has many problems till today. Below discussion describes the issues faced by the Hong Kong Disneyland.

ISSUES FACED BY HONG KONG DISNEYLAND ARE AS FOLLOWS:

- With over emphasis on China market, Hong Kong Disneyland has focussed on China market for a long period. With the opening of Shanghai Disneyland this year, Hong Kong Disneyland predicts that they will lose 50 percent of tourist’s attendance. - Brand image of Hong Kong Disneyland is diluting because it has created too many issues like ...

- Introduction - Obesity is a medical condition that has become popular and has affected people’s health, especially children. Obesity occurs due to excess accumulation of fats in the body, which may lead to unpleasant effects such as low life expectancy. - Obese children and adolescents are at risk of contracting cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, low self-esteem, poor performance in school, and psychological distress. This indicates that if obesity is unattended to, it can bring severe health complications to children. - Childhood obesity has increased substantially over the past three decades, with about 170 million children estimated ...

One of the problems in America is child obesity, wherein more children from low-income families have greater tendency to become victims (Saelens, Sallis, Couch, Cain, and Glanz 57). United States faces a childhood obesity epidemic which has been perceived to be a problem that continues to get worse. The changes on the way the children live, go to school and what they eat during snacks and meals, play as significant factors of childhood obesity. Obesity rates of children from low-income families are relatively high compared to children from middle-class families (Muth 68). Genetic, social, economic factors are the prevalent indicators of ...

Armstrong, Ruth M. (2007). Obesity, law and personal responsibility. Medical Journal of Australia; Jan 1, 2007; 186, 1; ProQuest Central. pg. 20 Personal responsibility is the key to obtaining good health eating habits but under the influence of law, it is more enhanced. This journal talks about obesity law and personal responsibility in regard to both adults and children. For adults, the food properties and qualities should be labeled in the most appropriate manner. This is because, an adult has the capability of distinguishing the good from the bad choices of food produced (Schlosser, 2012). While for ...

- Introduction The prevalence of obesity has been on a steady increase in the last 3 decades to the extent that it has become a major public health concern (Bell & Zimmerman, 2010). This trend has been attributed to environmental factors that prevent or inhibit healthy eating and active life. Parallel to the prevalence of obesity and overweight has been the reduction in sleep duration. The longer working hours, in a bid, to make more money, and the growing 24-hour internet and cable TV entertainment have led to many people sleeping fewer hours than the recommended 6-8 hours . This has led to ...

1.0 Introduction 1.1 Overview of the condition - An individual is regarded as obese if their body mass index exceeds 30. A body mass index of between 25 and 29.9 qualifies an individual to be regarded as overweight. Daniels, S., Arnett, D., & Eckel, R. (2005;). Overweight in children and adolescents: pathophysiology, consequences, prevention, and treatment. Circulation 111 , 1999–2002. - The majority of obesity incidences are as a result of an imbalance between the calories that an individual has ingested versus the calories that the individual expends. Ogden, C., Carroll, M., Kit, B., & Flegal, K. ( ...

Health Care Plan on Child Obesity

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Program Planning and evaluation for community health

The presented health care plan is determined over the assessment and management of childhood obesity. The evaluation over the agenda has been conducted for addressing childhood over the spectrum of the area of New York State and NYC. The obesity rate of children age (2-14) of the state is 15 / 41 amongst the other states of the country. In the spectrum of the children age (10-17) the state rank 25 / 41 displaying the rate of 14.5%. The reading of the ratio is 10.6% at the level of ...

Introduction

Obesity in the United States is an ongoing battle and it has been for the last 30 years, parents in the nation were first concerned about their teens becoming obese or giving into obesity; it has been argued that their concerns in this regard were completely legitimate. Nowadays, parents are standing idly by while their children live sedentary lifestyles that put them on the trail to obesity and in so doing, they are destroying their bodies which is having detrimental effects on their ability to be active. Exercise is instrumental in cheating and completely escaping obesity because it gives ...

iSport Business Plan (Instructor Name)

Introduction to iSport

iSport’s mission is to present consumers with the widest variety of designs, styling and clothes that can be used for all kinds of sports, athletics and active living. iSport provides customers access to all major brands and styles for any outdoor activity, from river rafting, running to yoga and winter sports. Given the wide range of brands and prices, iSport can meet the athletic clothing needs of a wide variety of sports enthusiasts, from the beginners to the semi-professional athletes. The collection will encompass not only the major brands like Nike, Adidas, Reebok, ...

Obesity

We have all heard about the growing epidemic of obesity from our parents, teachers, and even our government. According to a recent study, about a quarter of two to five year olds and one-third of children are overweight or obese in the U.S. (Ogden et al., 2014). There is a wide array of factors which play a role in children becoming overweight or obese. Genetics, along with behavioral, social, cultural, environmental influences, can create an environment conducive for obesity. Environmental factors include great amount of exposure to advertising that encourages food consumption and promotes unhealthy foods, technological advances or increase in media use, ...

Thesis: Advertisement of unhealthy food products undermines the role of public health and the government in fighting obesity and is one of the major suspects for the apparent rise in obesity prevalence. Introduction: This paper will reveal how childhood obesity is an epidemic and a serious public health issue that is incontrovertibly one of the health challenges of the 21st century. The modern lifestyles that are inclines to fast foods have made the problem even more severe. Obesity exposes children to a myriad of health problems both in short and long time. In the short term, obesity affects the normal ...

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Introduction The rising trends in childhood obesity have become a worldwide dilemma that has gained a lot of attention recently from health experts, policy makers, parents and children caretakers. There is much concern that children who are obese in their toddler age will lead to obese and overweight adults with varying health problems, leading to overall health costs. United States has suffered the most from this epidemic. According to a study performed by American Stroke Association, around 24 million children are overweight in age bracket of 2 to 9 years out ...

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Abstract

Obesity refers to the condition of having weight more than average fatness. This medical condition is thought to be caused by hereditary factors but some environmental factors are also involved in this problem. Obesity in childhood is becoming an important problem for the world. BMI that is more than the 97th percentile for age and sex in children is considered as the point for childhood obesity. Childhood obesity can increase the chances of other medical problems such as hypertension and diabetes. Prevention is considered as the best strategy in reducing the problem of obesity. Treatment of this condition ...

Introduction

Obesity is a societal problem, not just in America but all over the world. There are drastic measures that the American society mandates to prevent obesity especially in young children. One of these programs is America’s First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign, which, according to Healy (2014) of the Los Angeles Times restricts unhealthy foods being promoted and sold at schools. Preventive measures for children in young ages are appropriate as this will help them maintain a healthy weight as they grow old. On the other hand, Daniels, et al. (2005) assert that obesity in children ...

Obesity is the most important public health concern among the children. Obesity occurs when the individual weigh more as compared to the ideal weight. The obesity related to children is however, a disturbing situation with respect to child’s well-being and health. The childhood obesity is, however, defined as a body mass index at or above the 95th percentile for a child of the same sex and age. The classification the child obesity depends on the composition of the child’s body, because it varies according to the sex and the age of a child. Childhood obesity is because of the imbalance between ...

- Describe the basic elements of the nature-nurture controversy (i.e., what is meant specifically by “nature” and “nurture”). The basic elements of the nature-nurture controversy relate to arguments contending that human personality could emerge from genetics/hereditary or the environment. These two sides of the debate produce various interpretations of nature and nurture. Importantly, nature encompasses those innate qualities believed to have been obtained through biological process during intrauterine development. Nurture is perceived from the premise of personality traits being developed from social experience with a person’s environment (Stiles, 2011). Precisely, the elements contained in this controversy embrace ...

Literature Review: Childhood Obesity

Literature Review: Childhood Obesity Childhood obesity has become a global scourge and an uphill task for many parents to handle. Obesity is a condition that is characterized by an increase in body weight caused by excessive intake of fats. Parents are the main determinants if their children will become obese or not. Therefore, educating parents on how to tackle childhood obesity by providing healthy lifestyle choices to them is the main way of preventing obesity in children. Childhood obesity is preventable. This review will discuss ways to educate parents on how to tackle childhood obesity. Obesity is considered to ...

Part 1

In both the developed and the developed countries, child obesity issue has been on the rise at an alarming rate. Bearing in mind the effects of this on the future of a child, special measures, should be adopted to ensure this condition is put under control (Cheng, Kotler & Lee, 2011). Rate of growth and pattern of child obesity is different between developed and developing countries implying that different measures need to be put in place to control this situation. Obesity is a disorder that cannot be treated or takes time and energy to put under control that implies that the best ...

Obesity is a disease, in which metabolism is violated and there occurs excessive accumulation of body fat. According to most researchers of this problem, the main causes of obesity are excessive food intake and lack of physical activity. Heredity also plays an important role, but people run hereditary mechanisms of obesity themselves by not respecting the basic rules. What contributes to obesity? Irrational, unbalanced, abundant food. It is consumption of excessive amounts of easily digestible carbohydrates (sweets, flour, etc.) and fats (butter, fatty meats, lard, etc.) and inadequate intake of vitamins, essential trace elements and other vital components of ...

Denying children a chance to interact with nature in the smallest magnitude robes the true beauty of life. Outdoor environment is not only a place to burn calories, but it is also a platform in which children can foster the learning skills. According to miller 1989 and Burdette and Whitaker (2004), it is accepted that freely chosen outdoor games and activities help children learn life skills such as social competence, creative thinking, problem -solving and safety skills necessary for adult life. Burdette and Whitaker (2005), emphasizes that if children have regular opportunities to mingle with nature, they will be smarter, healthier, happier. ...

I agree with Alkhalaqi and Albukhari’s presentation on the various issues that precipitate the prevalence of childhood obesity. Above all, the presentation delves on the fact that childhood obesity is precipitated by genetic and environmental factors. Furthermore, dietary habits have a colossal influence in determining the occurrence of obesity in children. The current presentation notes that children who eat at home are less likely to get obese than those who eat away from home because adequate diets are served at home. Westernization and physical activity patterns also determine the occurrence of obesity. Lack of physical activity in children due ...

I concur with Tahani, Rahmah, and Maryam notions that educating children to consume healthy diets at an early age has a positive implication on the growth and development of children because it reduces the risk of children becoming overweight or obese. Computer based interventions have been hypothesized to offer an adequate means of addressing childhood obesity. Based on a personal opinion, computers are not the best choice for the developmental skills of these children. Despite this, researches carried out in the recent past have proved that computer based interventions provide an excellent way of carrying out nutrition education on children. This ...

Childhood Obesity Childhood obesity is a condition where body fat exceeds its limit and negatively affects a child's health and growth pattern. It can be determined by calculating the BMI (Body Mass Index), which varies with sex and age. Children have fewer problems than adults, related to weight and other health or medical issues but overweight children are at 80% higher risk of becoming overweight adults, which will lead them to chronic diseases later in life, such as heart diseases, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Childhood obesity is specifically troublesome because the additional pounds often begin health problems in childhood, which ...

Child obesity has been on the rise in the recent years. Most of the children aged 2-19 years have been considered obese or are almost being overweight. This is an alarming issue in terms of health matters. Children and adolescent risk a lot in this condition, and they do need help to cut down their weight. In the last thirty years, the number of children with obesity has doubled. There are various risk of being obese, this cut across all human beings. One can easily get type two diabetes and cancer. There is a risk of being diagnosed with high blood ...

Today, childhood obesity is the greatest and most concerned health challenge. This issue is increasing at an alarming rate that has made it a widely debated issue. Since 1980, the childhood obesity has tripled. This issue has internationally affected most children particularly of middle income and low income countries. Besides this, the problem is more commonly found in urban settings where children seem to be less active than those in rural areas. According to 2010 estimates by World Health Organization, the children who are obese and under five years of age is expected to be more than 42 million internationally, ...

Every individual is well aware of how beneficial physical activity is to the overall health; from medical point of view, it helps in improving the circulation of blood and also the flow of blood to the brain; with this the level of endorphin improves that helps in reducing the level of stress of a human body. So, overall, it can be concluded that with physical education, the students can remain calm and free of stress which helps them to remain mentally and physically active to achieve more in academics too. Many researchers and theorists have conducted studies to demonstrate the ...

Introduction

Obesity has become a global epidemic much as a paradoxical contrast with the growing reports of starvation around the world. However, nowhere is it more prevalent than the United States of America. It can be seen everywhere, from schools, to offices, from malls to parks. And although one may be inclined to think that it is simply a cosmetic issue however it does not just affect our physical appearance. Obesity makes us prime candidates for medical complications such as heart diseases, diabetes, blood pressure problems and high cholesterol. However, it can be controlled and even stopped. And the solutions are simple: they ...

Obesity is a condition characterized by body mass index above 30. Diabetes on the other hand refers to elevated blood glucose levels above the normal range. The four common bioethical principals applicable to treatment of other health conditions also apply to obesity and diabetes. The principle of beneficence requires care givers to consider benefits of a given treatment and risks involved in decision making. Non-maleficence on the other hand refers to avoidance of harm. The two principles are applied together in treatments. Care delivery to children with diabetes and obesity should observe the two principles. Autonomy is also a bioethical principle. ...

In Liu, Zhang and Li’s article “Sleep Duration and Overweight/Obesity in Children: Review and Implications for Pediatric Nursing” (2012), the authors create a literature review to discuss the relationship between the duration of sleep and childhood obesity. Overall, the article itself is incredibly strong; the methodology is appropriate, and the findings of the research have interesting implications. Despite some weaknesses with validity and applicability of the research, the authors provide a solid contribution to the existing body of research on the topic of childhood obesity. The article’s abstract strongly fulfills the purpose of the article; the first section (Purpose) ...

Introduction

The research study has been conducted in order to determine the causes of obesity in children and subsequent measures in preventing the disorder. Obesity in children has been on the rise over the recent years due to various factors. According to medical practitioners and researchers on the problem, children obesity has increased significantly as compared to adult obesity. Several causes have been laid down for the increased observed child obesity across the world. For instance, genetic disorder, consumption habits and sedentary life habits among many have been identified as the major factors causing child obesity. Obesity in children ...

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Introduction

Childhood obesity is considered as a serious healthcare problem affecting children, from a very young age. As childhood obesity could lead to early death and other serious health issues in future, the issue requires greater attention from the healthcare authorities at various levels. Though the intensity of the problem might vary, childhood obesity forms a serious concern for almost all the nations across the world and so appropriate policies need to be taken at national as well as international levels for dealing with the issue. De Onis, Blossner & Borghi (2010) in the study on the global trends in child obesity ...

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Introduction

Obesity in children forms a major health problem as it could lead to complications in future. Rising numbers of obese children below the age of three, especially among the Hispanic population requires greater attention from the US healthcare authorities and appropriate healthcare policies need to be sufficed for dealing with the problem. Research article by Taveras et al (2010) that deals with the risk factors associated with obesity in Hispanic children, which was found to be relevant in this context, is reviewed and discussed in detail.

Health policy issue that addresses Hispanic population

The policy issue in the article that concerns the Hispanic population is ...

Introduction

Childhood obesity is actually a condition that is currently a severe public health concern. It is a situation where the excess body fats negatively affect the wellbeing or health of our children. This situation has some effects on health of a child and for that reason it is crucial for parents to take the necessary precautionary measures or else we will not have future generations. These effects include psychological or emotional effects and diseases like high blood pressure, cancer, diabetes, sleep problems, heart disease, and other disorders. For that reason, this paper centers on the research proposal for this problem.

Purpose statement

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How Effective is Parent Education Classes Related to Exercise and Nutrition Compared With No Education Classes Decrease the Risk of Developing Obesity and the Health Problems Associated With Obesity.

Abstract

Obesity is a pandemic that is affecting many children. If not controlled, this condition will lead to complications when the child is in adulthood. Obesity causes diabetes of they are not controlled. There is a need for parents and nurses to help obese children as they develop. Nurses should help children in their diets as they do not understand the dietary causes of obesity. Nurses should assist obese through advices that will ...

Child obesity is a burning issue that concerns societies more and more lately. When trying to point a finger and indicate who is responsible for the nation’s high child obesity rates, things get rather complicated. It is easy to blame governments for it; yet, nations consist of a number of different societies that all have their part of the share, like families and schools. In order to start witnessing lower rates in child obesity it is of great necessity to change our eating habits as adults. Older and wiser people say that we teach by example and not with words, ...

HS201: Day/Time

Polls have illustrated that there may be a correlation between sleep duration, sleep quality (level of sleep disturbance) and levels of stress (American Psychological Association, 2012; National Sleep Foundation, 2009). Self-reporting of sleep and stress levels may indicate trends, but this relationship needs to be established by utilizing proper scientific methodology so that relationships can be quantified. In this study, the relationship between sleep and stress will be explored using students in HS201.

STEP 1: Hypothesis Generation

It is hypothesized that amongst students of HS201, levels of stress will be negatively correlated with both sleep duration and sleep score. The independent variable is the ...

ARTICLE 1

In “Parental predictors of fruit and vegetable consumption in treatment-seeking overweight children” M L Vanhala, J Laitinen, K Kaikkonen, S Keinanen-Kiukaanniemi, and R Korpelainen explored the role of family dietary behaviors in the design intervention of the effective treatment of childhood obesity. The study involved fifty-four treatment seeking overweight and 65 normal-weight 8-year old kids and their parents. The study accessed the children’s and parents consumption of FBV using a food frequency questionnaire. The study used voluntary recruitment mechanism where willing participants were recruited by school nurses to participate in family-based treatment for overweight kids. The cities target includes ...

Introduction

Food is at the center of our lives; it is the part of our culture, and how we socialize, discipline, and reward our children. However, with childhood obesity on the rise, food can be also recognized as a major problem for some children. With the excessive caloric intake and sedentary lifestyle, weight gain in our children is inevitable. Determining the cause of childhood obesity is essential, so that a preventative plan can be implemented, with an objective to decrease the incidence of childhood obesity; and help children lead a normal healthy life ahead, in the future. Many obesity researchers also believe that ...

Introduction

Child obesity is assuming a worrisome trend in the US. A casual observer will tell you that our children are increasingly becoming obese and unable to enjoy the life of a normal child should. Obesity is rapidly increasing across all ethnic and socio-economic groups thus straining families and the entire nations and also putting the future of America in jeopardy. In spite of opposing voices, parents, teachers and medical practitioners must emphasize strategies like regular exercise, proper diet and concerted efforts between stakeholders to combat child obesity. In this paper, I will present essential statistics of child obesity in the US, ...

Obesity has no doubt become a major public health concern in a number of countries. As such, a variety of studies have been carried out to attempt and establish the various lifestyle, psychological and socio-economic factors that normally contribute towards unhealthy eating habits and consequently obesity. The study aims to explore some of these factors further, to build on findings outlined in the literature review. The study will attempt to highlight factors that contribute to obesity, ranging from poor parenting practices, socio-economic status, level of education, changes within the family. The study will entail the use of surveys to assess the various ...

Introduction

Growth of American Middle Class as a catalyst to cases of Childhood Obesity Obesity has been one of the greatest problems facing the United States today. Many people both young and old continue to die as a result of health complication results from obesity. Many scholars have, like Thomas Friedman has attributed the increased rates of obesity in the United States on the growing culture of consumerism within the American middle class. The continued economic stability within the advanced industrial nations has allowed many lower class people to move to the middle class. This means that the size of the ...

When someone is obese, it means that he or she has accumulated so much fat in the body that it negatively affects their health. A Body Mass Index of between 25 and 29.9 is considered over weight. If the BMI is 30 and above, then the person is obese. Childhood obesity occurs when the weight of a child is above normal for his or her age and height. This exposes them to health problems such as diabetes, high levels of cholesterol and high blood pressure. Childhood obesity is a serious public health problem in Australia and globally. It has increased at ...

Notably, obesity has been a social challenge facing our nation in the recent years. The cases of obesity have tripled over the past year and this has raised concern in the health community. Obesity occurs when one takes in more fat than the body can synthesize through the normal activities. The body stores those extra calories in the form of fat and the cumulative process leads to obesity. The NHLBI has conducted showing that due to the recent economic crisis hitting the nation, cases of obesity are expected to rise even more in the next two years (NHLBI Obesity Education ...

Introduction

Childhood obesity has become a global epidemic and is proving to be a serious problem in this nation. Recently, Nagai and Moritani (2004) drew the nation's attention to a problem that has been overlooked for years. They provide statistics of children and adolescents who are overweight. The data shows that Children's weight at the age 6 years to 11 years has doubled, and adolescence's weight has tripled as compared to previous decade and this is a result of lack of exercise and overeating.

Overeating and lack of exercise causes childhood obesity and the outcome of childhood obesity is very severe; they are susceptible ...

Costs of obesity are beyond the control of many countries’ budgets. Increasingly, it has caught global attention to pronounce the condition pandemic from a public health perspective. Therefore, it is imperative that nations expend dollars to counteract this dysfunction that is invading societies across the world; taking valuable human resources captive. In response this document attempts a resolution by suggesting that funds be invested in programs that would enable nations to conduct research into the nutritional predisposition of obesity; design education policies from evidence based research findings and implement strategies in communities to reduce obesity through safe nutritional practices.

Nursing: Health Promotion Funding Proposal- Nutrition in Obesity

This funding ...