...indulge in fatty foods that greatly affect their health, especially during school lunch. Schools lunches normally consist of quick and easy options like pizza, chips, soda, etc., all foods that when eaten regularly can lead to serious health problems. Children are prone to these eating habits everywhere and have learned from school. It’s for reasons like this that obesity in children has doubled in the last 25 years. What was once known, as Adult-Onset Diabetes is now common within our youth and caused from childhood obesity. An article from USATOADAY titled “Unhealthy Risks for Kids Tip Scale” explains this, also going into detail about the debate between enforcing healthy lunches for students and keeping junk food in schools. Though fattening foods may be easily prepared, is the timing really worth the lives of our kids? Could a healthier diet at school make for a healthier lifestyle? These questions need answers. Let us begin. In order to get something accomplished, you must involve the government. An article from the Washington Post titled “Junk Food Widely Available at U.S Elementary Schools Despite Anti- Obesity Push” explains this and how federal regulation is necessary in order to enforce healthier school lunches. With childhood obesity increasing, more people are witnessing the epidemic and wanting an end to it. A study by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation highlights this and describes their proposal that would set standards for nutrition and food/beverages sold in...
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...“Research Topics with Explanation”: Week 2 Assignment 1 Submission Professor English 215 January 17, 2014 Research Topics with Explanation Should changes be made to the regulations for foods that are served in public schools? I choose this as topic one because it made me recall that First Lady Michelle Obama issued a challenge to Get Fit and to put healthier food choices on school menus. The topic makes me curious to know if her challenge was met. The school board, School Nutrition program and parents of school age children are my target audience. A preliminary thesis statement is: Changes must be made to regulate foods that are served in public schools to closer match the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Dietary Food Pyramid Guide. Two credible sources that I would expect to use are the articles “School Food Environments and Policies in US Public Schools” and “Schools change menus for healthier lunches”. Should minors who commit violent crimes be tried as adults? I choose this as topic two because lately crimes of this nature are all over the media. I have never thought about this question. Therefore, I have no idea what position I would decide to defend. I am aware that one should have a strong opinion, thereby being able to make a strong agreement when writing a persuasive paper. However, although perhaps I currently lean towards not agreeing, I am intrigued to learn what my final position would be after conducting thorough research. The general...
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...act in sense to change the meal menu and the eating habits for our children in public schools. In this informative paper I would like to describe new changes especially for parents. Number of Americans with an overweight increases due to the absence of carbohydrate and extra sodium and cholesterol in their food. Physicians and associations blame food industry. On the other hand, food industry tried to reduce the price for fast food at the expense of the quality, fast food is accessible for everybody but it’s not a healthy choice. Americans die every day due to heart issues. Around 600000 people die of heart disease in USA every year (cdc.gov). Moreover, Heart issue continue to augment number of death every year for booth gender men and women. This disease continue to affect our society’’ as every year 715000 American have a heart attack ‘’ In the same time, number of children with obesity increased from 4 to 18.8 % between 1971 and 2010. In light of the numbers, the state school board tried to change breakfast and lunch meals, in hop to improve nutrition and health. Every fiscal year, the school national breakfast program and lunch food program reimburse for meals distributed in participating school. In 2012-2013, the NSLP agrees to pay the following reimbursement: $2.86 for free lunches, $2.46 for reduced-price lunches, $0.27 for paid lunches, $0.78 for free snacks, $0.39 for reduced-price snacks, and $0.07 for paid snacks. Also, students qualify for reduced...
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...Assignment 2: Unhealthy Lunches Drive-In Don’s fast food restaurant sells the most delicious burgers in town at the most affordable price. Elementary and high schools in the vicinity have contracted with the restaurant to serve burgers during lunch hour. However, the county health department’s one-year study shows that children from these schools have the highest cholesterol, are the most obese, and are the least active. George and Mary’s son, Randall, 12, attends one of the schools where Drive-In Don’s foods are served. He suffers from extreme obesity and high cholesterol and runs the risk of diabetes. George and Mary have sued Drive-In Don’s and the school, alleging that Drive-In Don’s is engaging in illegal deceptive advertising of its foods and is not truthful to customers. Further, the lawsuit states that the restaurant purposely fails to provide consumers details of the ingredients of its food products. Research consumer protection laws and regulations, using your textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet. Based on the facts of the case and research, write an analytical paper (approximately 4-5 pages). In the paper, respond to the following questions: •Do George and Mary have a case? What are their strongest legal arguments? Explain. •What defense(s), if any, do the school and the restaurant have? Explain. •Can the government agencies, such as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) help the plaintiffs in any way? Explain. ...
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...Applying the Background and Methodology of the Research Process to Problems in Health Care Background and Methodology of the Research Process Abstract Childhood obesity over the years has grown by more than 9 million and that number is expected to grow even more. Parents do not always get a say in the way schools are run, but this article has given parents the opportunity to give their opinions on what they feel is important for their children’s health. The researchers in this article surveyed parents on what can be done in schools to help fight the growing number of children becoming obese. Problem to Solve The problem that this article focuses on is childhood obesity. This paper gives parental perceptions of the schools' role in addressing childhood obesity. Childhood obesity has risen dramatically over the past few years. Approximately over 9 million children are obese and that number continues to rise (Murphy & Polivka, 2007). More than ever schools play an important role in a child’s life. Obesity can cause many more health issues if not treated. This can be treated with more physical activity and better eating habits. Unfortunately, more children are doing less physical activities and eating unhealthy foods. Myers and Vargas decided to survey 200 people to get their views on childhood obesity (Murphy & Polivka, 2007). This article discusses how they feel and what can be done to fix the issue. Health Care Administrators This problem is very important for...
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...Idea Poorly Poorly Implemented – A Food Fight in L.A. (2012). Electronic Ardell Wellness Report (E, AWR), (603), 3. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com.proxy.devry.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=70369738&site=ehost-live This article is about how the school board of the L.A. Unified School District made drastic changes the school lunch menu without consulting the kids first, and how the students did not like the changes at all. The new menu had fruits and vegetables making up at least half of the servings on every students plate. This new menu was widely rejected by students and a black market of junk food was even created by certain students. This article supports the idea that by including children in implementing changes in diet and menu, those changes may be more successful. It also points out that by slowly introducing kids to healthy alternatives and informing them about why a change to a healthier diet of fruits an vegetables is important to having a higher quality of life as they get older. This idea supports the second part of my research paper where I discuss the importance of children becoming interested in growing vegetables is an important part of changing the eating habits of American families. Thus, reducing the levels of obesity and type II diabetes in America. Bittman, M. (2011, September 24). Is junk food really cheaper?. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/25/opinion/sunday/is-junk-food-really-cheaper.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all ...
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...Obesity Ruba Albaroudi 150/150 A Obesity is becoming an ever growing issue in the United States. It is very important to completely comprehend the scope and nature of this epidemic. Children spend the majority of their day in school and most of them eat breakfast or lunch at least once a day in the school cafeteria. Serving unhealthy food that have high calories, corn syrup, and is processed contribute toward the growing obesity in our country. Although fast food is convenient and inexpensive, we as a society need to stop eating fast food because it has increased health problems. We have to develop ways to eat healthy instead of tempt to choose fatty food that is served in school cafeterias, can be contributing to children becoming obese. There needs to be adjustments to the menus so schools could serve the proper nutrition that children need to stay healthy, as well as preventing this issue from happening in the future. It is important to understand what children are eating at school and if the can potentially cause them to become obese. The food industry often hides the methods of how their food is being produced using excuses like business secrets to cover it up. However, in the end consumers have the right to know what they are eating. Childhood obesity has escalated over the past decades and it is only getting worse. According to The National Academies Press(2005), “Nationwide, roughly nine million children over six years of age are obese— with...
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...this astounding inclination of obesity among children. Though parents should not allow the television to become their babysitter, some often do. Children, who are the most profitable sector in the media, are dragged into the unmerciful pull of the media. There are countless television programs and stations for children of all ages. With this wide variety, children are able to spend hours watching television which requires no physical activity, so children rarely, if ever participate in any physical activities outside of the school setting. This leads to inactivity which consequently, may lead to obesity. The media also contributes to obesity in children because of their junk food advertisements. During these programs, many food ads entice the children causing impulse eating. With the inactivity and...
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...ADDRESSING THE ISSUES OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY Charlotte Y. Jones ENG122 Instructor Johnson May 17, 2011 Addressing the Issues of Childhood Obesity The topic of the research paper will be a discussion on how schools should not sell soda and other junk food to students. The researcher states that junk food should not be served in schools because reports show that in years to come that 90% of children will be overweight or close to it, if we don’t take care of it now. The researcher has examined that even though salt is used in your daily lives, the concern is the amount that is found in junk foods. Eating a lot of junk food can cause health issues such as diabetes and high blood pressure. The researcher has found that dentist are concerned about dental health due to the consumption of junk foods. The researcher has examined statements that years ago mother’s made time to cook breakfast before their children went to school and even had time to make healthy brown bag lunches. Now in this day and age mother’s are full time workers and don’t have enough time in their busy schedules to cook healthy meals for themselves, and their children. Skipping breakfast is the norm children are always on the go. Many students leave home without eating breakfast by the time they arrive they have only one thing on their minds, and that is they are waiting...
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...English 215: Research and Writing Assignment 1: Research Topics With Explanation Professor Reagan January 16, 2013 There were many research topics that caught my attention, so choosing was a little difficult for me. The first topic I chose is “Should regulations be changed regarding genetically altering plants and/or animals”. This topic is a very serious matter to me, and I am taking it in the context that it is regarding genetically modified plants and animals that were intended to be used for food. I am a vegetarian and I do believe we all have the right to know what we are consuming. Genetically modified food can be dangerous, and by the time we find out how dangerous, it may be too late. The audience for this topic would be anyone who is health conscious, interested in animal rights, or just interested in knowing the truth about what they are really consuming. Two credible sources I would use to write my paper would be the Forbes article (http://www.forbes.com/sites/emilywillingham/2012/12/07/what-you-need-to-know-about-gm-foods-is-half-the-story/) and the Human Genome Project Information site (http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/elsi/gmfood.shtml) My preliminary thesis statement would be: “With such a strong focus lately in obesity and calorie consumption, it seems as if many people are becoming more aware of their health and eating habits. While a salad may be a very good option for a healthy diet, does anyone really know what has happened to their...
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...Convenient for Children In every grocery isle, the lowest shelf is reserved for food placed there for a certain consumer by the food marketers. Ranging from cookies, to cereal, and to snacks, these products are specifically aimed at children. They are placed lower so that children can recognize their products from commercials or other media and select them when grocery shopping with their parents. This is only one form of impression that food marketers are leaving on children of all ages. Whether good food or junk food, all food marketers are spending billions of dollars to advertise to one age group: children. Ranging from birth to 17 years, children and young adults are unknowingly programmed by their surroundings everyday to eat whatever the food industry wants them to. In my research paper, I will be analyzing food advertisement geared towards children; specifically how these advertisements affect their health and diets. My position on food marketing is that it is too influential on children and that it needs to be more regulated, either by parents or by the government. Someone needs to take a stand for children so that when they are older, they can live healthy and fulfilling lives. The research I have conducted supports this claim that food marketers, in order to lower the obesity rate in children, need to be more heavily regulated. I also find that the sources I have selected cover the food industry well and will prove to be well-chosen. In order to understand this topic...
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...Final Paper Introduction Despite its problem in the world now many doctors, teachers, and parents are trying to better the situation. Childhood obesity is on the rise, and I truly believe that with the right approach and the proper awareness childhood obesity could become nonexistent. I truly believe everyone wants to put a stop to childhood obesity. Childhood obesity has become a huge problem throughout the years, and is now increasing significantly. The problem itself goes back in recent years, but it is just now becoming a worldwide issue. Children are the ones who are affected by this problem, ranging from 6 – 11 years of age. According to the Mayo Clinic, “Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents; it occurs when a child is well above the normal weight for his or her age and height.” After reviewing another source, I got another definition to the problem. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention states, “Overweight and obesity are the result of “caloric imbalance” too few calories expended for the amount of calories consumed and are affected by various genetic, behavioral, and environmental factors.” Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children in the past 30 years. The percentage of children aged 6–11 years in the United States who were obese increased from 7% in 1980 to nearly 18% in 2012 (CDC). Between two different sources, childhood obesity seems to have the same principles. Both sources prove that childhood...
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...have seen the difficult times my overweight niece has experienced. This is a subject that is close to my heart and I feel if you chose a subject of interest to you then you will stay focused and not get bored rather than doing research of something that you have no interest in. There are many countries in which children are overweight. I will focus primarily on the children in the USA. By researching the factors involved with overweight children will help me to develop a clear and focused paper. I will also focus on the children from infancy through childhood. The claim in which I plan to argue is that children are influenced by adults primarily parents therefore by setting good examples for proper nutrition and exercise we can provide them with the information they need to live a healthy lifestyle. Patterns in eating may well be established early in life and it is probable that overweight parents unconsciously encourage habits of excessive intake in their children. We must teach our children by doing, which means parents must also follow a nutritional and exercise plan. Parents must eliminate snacks high in sugar and fat, teach portion control, pack healthy lunches, cook nutritionally balanced meals, avoid fast food, and help their children increase levels of physical activity. Instead of buying our children high tech gadgets like video games and computers we should be buying them bicycles and other forms of equipment in which they can have...
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...MARKETING STRATEGY Marketing Strategy For Kudler Fine Foods Jennifer F. Benner MMPBL/502 – Rick Johnson University of Phoenix March 10, 2011 Marketing Strategy For Kudler Fine Foods Kudler Fine Foods, an upscale specialty grocer, is considering adding catering services to the existing services offered by the stores. Analyzing the current market is essential to the success of the catering services. Marketing is the management of customer relationships by creating, communicating, and delivering value to customers in a way that benefits the company [ (Kerin, Hartley, Berkowitz, & Rudelius, 2006) ]. Kudler will need to determine the customer needs, create a program to meet these needs, and communicate this program to the customers in order to be successful. This paper will consider the marketing mix for Kudler, the products that should be chosen, the appropriate pricing for these products, and how to promote the new products. The success of this new venture also depends on the relationship with local growers and this paper will establish the benefits of marrying these growers with the catering services. Market Research Marketing research is the process by which an organization defines a market problem or opportunity, collects and analyzes data, and recommends a future course of action [ (Kerin, Hartley, Berkowitz, & Rudelius, 2006) ]. In an attempt to gain insight into the opinions of Kudler’s customers, Kathy Kudler conducted surveys in...
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...University July 2014 This paper analyzes and compares the Scholar Feeding Programs which aim to prevent childhood obesity in the United States, and in Brazil. By comparing their two different programs, it’s possible to identify some of the causes of the recent changes in the epidemiological profile of the children. The study include comparison between policies for nutritional education, food sales and diseases prevention. For this research it was used data comparison as research strategy. This data was collected from the Brazilian Ministry of Health and the American Centro for Diseases Control (CDC). Currently, research shows that an epidemiological change is happening in the nutritional status of the population. Previously malnutrition was predominant, now obesity is taking its place. There are several factors leading to these changes, like inadequate food intake with the predominance of snacks and junk food. However, the most important factor is the changes in the feeding in the first five years of age, which strongly influence if someone will or will not become an obese adult. Ensuring that children receive adequate nutrition, Brazil and the United States established rules in the case of school meals. Forming healthy dietary practices through actions of nutritional education contributes to educational development and improves school performance. However, The U.S. and the Brazil government should develop better policies for nutritional education, and food sales to prevent diseases...
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