...The Life of and Accomplishments of President Barack Obama Damion Gayle Freedom Writers Org. Author Note Damion Gayle, Student of Computer & Electronics Technology, DeVry University, Addison, IL prepared this document as an outline of Barack Obama and his accomplishments. I have written this outline on a leader/role-model in my life. The role model I chose is Barack Obama. Abstract Barack Obama is the 44th and most recent President of the United States of America. I prepared this document to show how the president of the United States became a role-model in my life. I will give an outline of the life and accomplishments of the president. I will also give the resources of my information. The Life and Accomplishments of Barack Obama Essay Resources My resources come from the DeVry University ecollege Library. Barack Obama in His Own words ed. by Lisa Rogak. The Bridge: The Life and Rise of Barack Obama by David Remnick.. Barack Obama, the New Face of American Politics by Martin Dupuis and Keith Boeckelman. Essay Content and Organization Barack Obama became President of the United States at a critical time financially. This was a time that from day one in office he had to display true leadership skills. I chose him because he had many obstacles when he took the job on. He became a role model in my life because I also have obstacles that I have to overcome. He teaches me day after day that no matter how big the mountain you can climb...
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...Childhood obesity is a wide spread epidemic that will endanger our future generations. Obesity increases the risk of health problems resulting from excess body fat. Recently, first Lady Michelle Obama started her Let's Move program, which includes four goals: providing parents with information and support they need to help their children eat properly, ensuring that schools offer healthier food, helping children get regular physical activity, and ensuring that healthy food is available. Michelle Obama announced, “The physical and emotional health of an entire generation and the economic health and security of our nation is at stake” (M. Obama, 2010). The following paper will answer the question of why children become obese and offers possible solutions to prevent obesity. Without proper moderation and knowledge of nutritional values the current generation and future generations will continue to have their lives at risk. Exercise is also a key factor in attaining the correct body weight for the specific age and height of the child. It is important to prevent childhood obesity because it can cause many health problems for our children now and as they get older. Changing the following will decrease or maintain a healthy body weight: increase in activity, better nutrition, exercise and habits. Past generations were limited in technology, leading to youth spending more time physically playing outside. Today with so many technological options children no longer need to go outside...
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...can be a struggle but is worth it in the long run. Exercise is a great way to lower obesity because it is convenient, everyone can participate, and it can reduce health problems. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the rate of childhood obesity has more than doubled in the past thirty years. Today more than 23 million U.S. children and adolescents are either obese or overweight (Green, Riley, & Hargrove, 2012). The only way to fight obesity is to do something about it! Exercise is a great way to lower childhood obesity in the United States because it can be done as a family and lowers health problems. Exercise can be done almost anywhere, thus making it convenient. The use of a treadmill or dumbbells doesn’t constitute as exercise. According to the Encyclopedia of Human Development (2006), exercise is “sustained activity over a period of time that utilizes and strengthens the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems.” Therefore, exercise can be as simple as riding your bike or running around the backyard. Since the use of workout equipment, such as a stair stepper, is not essential to exercise everyone can participate. It is very important for children to get outside and play. You as a parent can help to encourage activity by challenging your child to a race or taking them to the park. Exercise doesn’t have to be long and strenuous. Exercise can be fun! It is up to you as parents to make exercise an important aspect of your daily lives. The lack...
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...Michelle Obama, in the “Remarks to the NAACP National Convention” emphasizes her “Let’s Move” campaign which is to solve the childhood obesity and the importance of make it a success. She also tells the audience why kids obese and how to overcome it. Obama alerts the audience by giving some facts about the childhood obesity issue. She reminds them by saying, “Now, right now in America, one in three children is over-weight or obese, putting them at greater risk of obesity-related conditions like diabetes and cancer, heart disease, asthma” (p.420). In stating this statistic, she urges the parents to really choose good food for their children. She claims that obesity will not only affect the health of the children but also the health of nation and economy. Generally, in the speech, Obama believes that the children today are not as active as the children before in term of physical activity which may lead to obesity problem. She says, “In fact, studies found that African American children spend an average of nearly six hours a day watching TV-and that every extra hour of TV they watch is associated with the consumption of an additional 167 calories” (p.422). Her point is that the children should exercise more to keep fit and healthy and the parents should be like the parents during her time who kept encouraging their children to constantly on the move. Consequently, Obama highlights four things for her campaign. First, she urges the government and the food industry to provide...
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...Outline I. Introduction of Michelle Obama II. Reasons I chose Michelle Obama as a Role Model. A. She is more than just the First Lady and Presidents Wife. Her biography tells how she is a Mother and a Lawyer. B. I admire what she stands for with healthcare and children. C. She represents the shades and ages of all people. D. She does not hide behind her husband’s fame she is her own woman and has made a name for herself. III. Reasons why Michelle Obama is a good Role Model A. She started a program called “Let’s Move” that targets childhood obesity. The Wall Street Journal states that “fighting childhood obesity has become her top priority.” B. She promotes preventative health care such as getting yearly checkups and staying healthy through patient education. She even had a meeting with nurses all over to help push health reform. Leadership and role Model MICHELLE OBAM My Leadership role model paper is about Michelle Obama. Everyone knows her as the First Lady of the United States. Some may just say hey she is the “Presidents Wife”. There is more to Mrs. Michelle Obama. She is a wife, mother and a leader to All Americans. She has made a name for herself and has several different programs that she has helped kicked off. So without further hesitation I introduce to you Mrs. Michelle Obama. Michelle Obama was born on January 17, 1964 in Chicago Illinois, where she grew up. She was no rich when she was younger, she was just very determined...
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... Who purchases these meals? Is the fast food industry really to blame, when we as parents purchase these unhealthy meals for our children? Fast food is not the sole reason behind obesity, but it does contribute to it. Some will agree that obesity can be caused by a number of different factors such as minimal nutritional education, limited exercise, and lack of school nutrition support programs. Some will say that fast food is a convenience or is inexpensive. In the article, “Don’t Blame the Eater”, David Zinczenko states “My parents were split up, my dad off trying to rebuild his life, my mom working long hours to make monthly bills. Lunch and dinner, for me, was a daily choice between McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Kentucky Fried Chicken, or Pizza Hut. Then as now, these were the only available options for an American kid to get an affordable meal” (391-392). Is it because the food is a convenience or was it the low price of having a quick meal? Who is to blame in this situation? Zinczenko blamed fast food companies and having a single mother as the reason he was overweight. Once he became an adult joined a fitness magazine, incorporated exercise, and made more conscious choices in his daily meals, Zinczenko became a healthier weight. Although I do not agree with Zinczenko’s statement, I can understand why he gained so much weight. I think it is important that fast food companies share the nutritional value of their food to consumers that way parents are informed on what they are feeding...
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...Michelle Obama has created an program for the United States that she insist will "solve the problem of childhood obesity." Many health problems come along with the struggle of obesity. Obesity can trigger diabetes, cancers, high blood pressure, asthma, and heart disease. "Lets Move," the program, covers a long line of problems. It will increase physical activity among communities as well are promote better eating habits by making heathy food available for cities that don't have access to such. This program started off with a lot of support from sport figures, state governments, US government departments and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Being a first lady you become very involved in American and doing anything you can do to improve it. So to start of...
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...is a political science exercise with great irony. Its central hypothesis: Even if Paul wins the presidency, the powers-that-be will prevent him from taking office by declaring a national emergency, furthering the plan to bring the United States into a one-world, socialist government. In order for the hypothesis to be proven, it will take all-out, all-partisan support to elect Paul. Any other outcome — victory for Barrack Obama, Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum or Newt Gingrich — will not spoil plans for the one-world agenda, either. To prove the hypothesis, voters must agree that currently, the United States no longer subscribes to its own Constitution and the rule of law. If this cannot be agreed upon and enough would-be voters still believe their vote is anything more than an affirmation of the status quo, things will in fact continue to move ahead as planned toward a one-world socialist government. The irony of the experiment is Paul’s platform of civil liberty and strict constitutionalism. Ending the federal reserve and upholding the simple rights of due process are in direct contradiction to a one-world agenda. Without your vote for Paul, we will not have proven the foregone conclusion of the hypothesis in such a dramatic fashion. When we stand there in the end, at least those of us brave enough to vote for Paul can say we called them out. Wake up! An Obama victory is not a Republican loss, any more than a Republican victory is not an Obama loss. It’s all a loss...
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...directed towards the initial cause of Childhood Obesity in United States and what we can do to try to correct it in the adolescent children age and what can be done to help prevent it. It is very important that the world must step up and do our part and educated our young children so fewer children will continue to be obese. Our schools need to be a safe place where children can receive the nutrition they need to grow. They need to be able to learn and fuel their active minds, and exercise their physical bodies. U.S. first lady Michelle Obama has adopted a healthy eating and fighting childhood obesity program by creating a community garden. (Charles, 2012) Without help to control their weight, obese children are prime targets for a variety of health-related problems, including heart disease, diabetes, bone and joint problems, asthma, and sleeping disorders. (Carlson & Hering) By creating a program we need to be able to stop childhood obesity before it begins. By paying attention to exercises during early years gives children a healthier start and a better chance to avoid obesity later years to come. References Carlson, N., & Hering, B. (n.d.). Prevent childhood...
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...campaign. In fact studies show that obesity in African American children and Hispanic children is almost at a staggering 40 percent. This alarming fact has caused First Lady Michelle Obama to make eliminating childhood obesity her number objective during the President’s term. Mrs. Obama launched on February 9, 2010 the “Let’s Move” program, a dedicated program to get kids off the couch and become more active and to eat healthier. With many young Americans faced with obesity, the goal of Lets Move is to promote a healthier life style in a younger generation. Studies as reported on the Center of Disease control show that if a child is obese early in life they will be more than likely obese as an adult. Obesity as reported in numerous websites is the leading cause for diabetes, heart problems and certain cancers. No one can pinpoint the exact cause of why more children are obese. Theories including; less school activity at recess and gym, larger portions of foods, less eating at home, no after school playing are some of the reasons cited for the problem. These current trends if left unchecked will only cause a greater problem for generations to come. Using historical data as obtained by the Council on American fitness, the problem is growing at an alarming rate. As First Lady, Mrs. Obama has two young children and has said that seeing how her own children are impacted by their lifestyle, and seeing her kid’s friend’s lifestyle gave her great cause for concern. She chose...
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...government. The Founders believed that freedom of speech would help with development of citizens, the maintenance of a representative democracy, and advancement of knowledge. The Founders were also angry because no one could say what they really believed in Britain. Do you believe there are times when freedom of expression should be limited? Explain your response. 3b. There are times when freedom of expression should be limited because saying things that are harmful can threaten the common good. Saying something like you’re going to blow up the school, should not be allowed because it could cause people to panic and end in harm to others. But saying a thing such as I don’t like Obama, or I like pizza, should be allowed because it is your opinion, however, you cannot say I am going to kill Obama, or take the chef who made the pizza hostage so he could make you pizza all the time. Should a public speaker who calls for violent action be protected by the First Amendment whereas an audience member who performs the action can be sent to prison? Why or why...
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...Guantanamo Bay A seemingly endless war is upon us, between the United States and the countless terrorists of ISIS, Al Qaeda and others. The Naval Station detention camp located in Cuba, referred to as Guantanamo Bay or Gitmo (GTMO), holds prisoners, or detainees, who have been involved in terrorist activities. Some believe that Gitmo should be closed because of recent torture stories involving U.S. officials on the prisoners of the camp. They surmise that by closing Gitmo, tensions with the terrorists will lessen, which is far from true. Closing Guantanamo Bay would have a negative effect on the overall position of the United States in this arduous battle with the terrorists. President George W. Bush decided to transfer high value detainees from Central Intelligence Agency sites in the summer of 2006. Usually, captured soldiers would have protection under the Geneva Convention, which establishes the standards of law for the humanitarian treatment of war, or the basic rights of wartime prisoners. The detainees, being suspected Taliban and al Qaeda operatives, were not viewed as a part of a legitimate government, so it is not clear whether they should be protected under international law (Dahlstrom). The purpose of Guantanamo Bay was to capture any person who was involved in the terrorism that caused many U.S. deaths; it is a way, and maybe the only way, that the United States has in order to protect its citizens. In an article called, “The Historical Perspective on Guantanamo...
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...socioeconomic status are just a few. Many sectors of society including families, communities, schools, child care settings, medical providers, faith-based institutions, government agencies, and the media are affected by the childhood obesity epidemic. The effect of childhood obesity creates an estimated $3 billion dollars per year in medical costs. Childhood obesity rates have soared in the past decade – with recent figures showing a quarter of children aged 7-16 are now overweight or obese. This alarming trend has prompted several government agencies, professional sports leagues, and prominent figures in our society to become involved in the fight against childhood obesity. In February 2010, President of the United States Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama established the Task Force on Childhood Obesity to develop a multi-agency plan to address and solve the Nation childhood and obesity...
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...We think Let's Move campaign led by Michell Obama, the First Lady of the U.S., to be newsworthy.So, We will have time today talking to Michell Obama.Thank you for giving this interview.Several hours ago, you announced Let's Move campaign at the White House.Could you please explain the campaign?How do you justify the program and what is the underlying background for that? Michelle obama:The campaingn is about aims to reduce childhood obesity in United ststes of america.their are mpre childrens with daibetes,high blood pressure,over-weight,obese.things we use to see only adults its overcoming in childrens 2. It is well known that there are two little Obamas next to big Obamas at the White House.You have been concerned a lot about your family's health, and you have been doing well for your kids in terms of healthy intake.What made you be more interested in kid's health and their diet?Was there any event in your family? Michella obama:once my doctor got me to take a hard look to the exercise and eating habits of my daughters as i was already doing everything to promote healthy lifestyles.the family where my husband was campaigning,was eating too much fast food.A pediatrcian saw a ''little uptrick in the kids''and tht makde me pulled aside.i was shocked.i never noticed any changes in my kids,so it was abit disorienting.later on we went home and some changes such as more cooked meal,a desert ban on weekdays and substuting sugar drinks with mil,water and fresh squezeed juices...
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...The Senate Committee On Foreign Relations voted on Wednesday to give President Barack Obama the power to a launch a limited military attack to punish Syria for using chemical weapons. The vote was 10-7. It marked the first time in more than a decade — since a 2002 resolution that preceded the Iraq war — that members of Congress have voted to authorized military action. The resolution, which could be voted on by the full Senate as early as next week, forbids Obama from using ground troops in Syria and allows the military response to last no longer than three months. The yes votes comprised seven Democrats and three Republicans, including Sen. John McCain, who had expressed reservations that the United States was not doing enough to arm the rebels fighting Syrian leader Bashar Assad. Earlier in the day, President Obama landed in Stockholm and, at a press conference with the Swedish prime minister, declared that punishing Syria for using chemical weapons was a matter of upholding the credibility of the world. Answering a question about his statement last year that Syrian use of chemical weapons would be a “red line,” President Obama said the response was not about him. “I didn’t set a red line — the world set a red line,” President Obama said. “The international community’s credibility is on the line, and America and Congress’ credibility is on the line because we give lip service to the notion that these international norms are important.” He further...
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