...Running head: OBESITY HAS BECOME AN EPIDEMIC 1 Obesity Has Become an Epidemic Helen Wyatt Strayer University OBESITY HAS BECOME AN EPIDEMIC 2 Lately more and more is being said about a certain “obesity epidemic” that allegedly afflicts a large proportion of the countries of the world and threatens a global health catastrophe. It’s the fastest –growing cause of disease and death in America .Obesity hits children and adults alike. Obesity begins early; obesity in childhood is a strong predicator of obesity in adulthood. Studies on obesity consistently report a higher prevalence of obesity in African Americans and Mexican Americans compared with the white, non-Hispanic population. We have an epidemic of childhood obesity. A study showed that nearly one in every four of the children in public elementary schools is overweight. Nearly two out of every three American are overweight or obese. One out of every eight deaths in America is caused by an illness directly related to overweight or obesity (Carmon, 2003). The definition of obesity is having too much body fat. Obesity occurs over time when one eats too much and moves too little. It is different from being overweight, which means weighing too much. Poor diet and physical inactivity causes overweight and obesity. Some people want to blame the food industry for our growing waistlines. The...
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...Childhood Obesity Article Review HCS/457 University of Phoenix FEBURARY 17, 2014 Michelle Corrigan Rebecca Brown INTRODUCTION The article selected for the review was Childhood Obesity: A Global Public Health Crisis written by Sameera Karnik and Amar Kanekar written January 2012. Based on the information in the article will help determine the methods of defining the problem. We can review the problem and define some possible solutions to this growing problem. PROBLEM DEFINATION The problem addressed in the article is childhood obesity. “Childhood obesity is a major public health crisis nationally and internationally” (Karnik & Kaneka, 2012). The concerns for childhood obesity have grown to a government level requiring action to help children to eat healthy and encourage physical activity. One of the causes for childhood obesity is an imbalance between calorie intake and calories utilized. Several factors such as genetics, behavioral and environmental can enhance the chances of childhood obesity. The concerns for childhood obesity have grown as well as the number of children suffering from this condition. The importance to educate parents and children on eating healthy has become vital to children’s health. The urgency to stop the epidemic of obesity is because children can develop long-term illnesses. The illnesses contracted due to childhood obesity are diabetes, heart disease, physical and social health problems. How can we tackle the problem of childhood...
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...Introduction In this paper, I am arguing that the government owns the responsibility of putting an end to the obesity epidemic. First I will describe what the obesity epidemic is, secondly I will outline what research says about the causes of obesity, and thirdly I will talk about the individual agency of choice. What is the global obesity pandemic? According to the World Health Organization in 2008 (WHO, 2008), global obesity rates have doubled since 1980, reaching a record-breaking population of 1.4 billion overweight adults. This is 39% of the world’s population. At the more dangerous end of the spectrum lie over half a billion people who are clinically obese, capturing 13% of the world’s population (WHO). In fact, this issue is so vast,...
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...Option #2: McDonald’s and Obesity Lauren Derman CSU-Global Campus International and Multi-Cultural Marketing MKG400-1 Michael Aubry July 28, 2016 Option #2: McDonald’s and Obesity Obesity, as it relates to fast food, has been tied together in controversy for many years. It is an uphill battle that continues to occur throughout the globe; however, one fast food restaurant, in particular, has been blamed for contributing to the obesity problem especially in young people as this epidemic continues to grow. In this paper, we will discuss the problem as it relates to the case study written specifically about McDonalds and their influence on the explosion of child obesity. Additionally, we will examine further a few of the most important questions regarding the case as it relates to the Ronald McDonald mascot, the merits of law that would require warning labels or health messages within the commercials for the corporation, as well as the current attitude towards the rising issue of obesity and the various approaches to solving the problem. Ronald McDonald Vs Joe Camel As the problem of obesity continues to debilitate our youth and contribute to life-threatening illnesses and diseases, it is very easy for stakeholders and consumers such as parents point the finger at Ronald McDonald. The vibrantly dressed corporate mascot most recognized for his iconic clown makeup and big red shoes has recently been compared to that of Joe Camel his extreme opposite in marketing advertisements...
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...Project Title: Analyze the reasons for the increasing obesity epidemic in the developed world Introduction ‘Obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health’ (World Health Organization, 2013). To accurately define obesity, one’s body mass index (BMI) is greater than or equal to 30 means he or she is obese (ibid). Obesity is increasingly spread all over the world and becomes a global health issue. According to WHO (2013), the population of the obese is twice larger than that three decades ago and more than 500 million adults are obese currently. Obesity can give a rise to the likelihood of getting other serious illness such as diabetes, cancer and CVD. Therefore, over 2.8 million lives are claimed by obesity directly or indirectly per year (ibid). Both developed and developing countries are experiencing this increasing obesity epidemic, but there are distinctions in the factors in these two kinds of areas. In comparison, the reasons in developed regions are more common problems and are more familiar to people living in urban areas. Investigation into the causes for the increasing obesity epidemic in developed countries gives the public a deeper understanding of obesity causes and helps governments make policies to tackle obesity crisis. Causes of this increasing trend are grouped into three categories in this essay, which are unhealthy food, excessive food consumption and lack of physical exercise. Unhealthy food Unhealthy food, food...
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...health. C. Thesis: Obesity in America has a lot of history, causes, and effects. II. Transition, Main Point 1: To begin with, the history of obesity wasn’t as bad as it is now. A. Obesity – condition characterized by the excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body. (Definition, Merriam-webster.com) B. Being fat was a mark of wealth and health before the 1900’s because it indicated you had the resources to get lots of food. (Example, livestrong.com) C. More than one billion adults across the globe are overweight. (Statistic, www.voxeu.org) D. 34% of Americans are obese compared to 24% of Canadians. (Comparison, huffingtonpost.com) III. Transition, Main Point 2: Secondly, there are a variety of causes of obesity in the U.S. A. Certain aspects of society and food production are known to play a role in the increase in obesity over the past decades. (fact, livestrong.com) B. According to the national Institutes of Health, obesity and overweight together are the second leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. (Statistic, wvdhhr.org) C. We are enormously addicted to an enormous array of garbage foods, known as legal poisons and industrial additives. (Opinion, hesh Goldstein from Obesity Epidemic article – naturalnews.com) D. “The global epidemic of obesity is completely out of control.” (Quote, BBC International Obesity Conference) IV. Transition, Main Point 3: Lastly, the effects of obesity haven’t been good for...
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...Childhood Obesity “The rise of childhood Obesity has placed the health of an entire generation at risk”. Tom Vilsack says it all, he states that the climb of childhood obesity places the following generations at an immense health risk. Obesity controls thirty-five percent of school age children, keeping them from participating in sports and activities, it makes the simplest tasks harder, and it puts their entire future at major risk. Not to mention the outrageous health costs that come along with being obese. Parents and schools need to step up and take control. Childhood Obesity is a big problem in the U.S and all over the world, as a society we need to solve this epidemic and find ways to prevent this from recurring in the coming generations....
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...last few years. Childhood obesity is becoming more prominent and should be on your priority list. I am currently a Registered Nurse enrolled in the University of Phoenix to obtain my Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. I have become more aware of my community and through different assessment in the assignments; I have had the chance to identify some of the different characteristics within my community that could adversely affect the health of the population. Childhood obesity is one of the factors that caught the most of my attention. My job now is to respectfully ask for conscientiousness and to educate the Board Members of precipitating factors that are contributing to this countywide epidemic. With rising costs and a slowing economy, I commend your efforts to explore additional ways the Dade County School Board can implement a more cost-effective margin with the various food programs you have recently implemented. As you know, there are always pros and cons to everything. During my community assessment, the main factor that was noticed was how obesity is presently harming and affecting our community’s health. Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) is the Honor Society of Nursing that works with the World Health Organization (WHO) that help to provide global initiatives to make a healthier more balanced world (STTI, 2011). In 2004, at the World Health Organization Assembly, a global initiative was adopted in reference to obesity. This is when the WHO Global Strategy on Diet, Physical...
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...Pregnancy: The Fight to Survive Sociology Research Paper Tri-County Technical College November 24, 2014 ABSTRACT Objectives: To research the causes of death during childbirth and infancy in nations around the world. To examine related health concerns of birth rate, death rate, birth defects, and how access to medical care in different nations contribute to the birth and survival of the fetus. Reviewing statistics of birth rates in all income nations and the overall affect on the population. Applying the Social Conflict theory as it relates to views on pregnancy. Explore different ideas on how to change declining birth rates and promote better health care for all nations. Key Words: Pregnancy, birth rates, death rates , birth defects,social conflict, health care associated with pregnancy. INTRODUCTION In December of 2013, The World Health Organization (WHO) conveyed a consultation on improving the measurement of quality of maternal, newborn, and child care in health facilities. This annual report proposed 19 core indicators for reporting on the quality of MNHC care in nations around the globe. While some key interventions have increased over the past decade, little progress has been made in the quality of care in some health care facilities around the world. The amount of health care coverage provided to mothers, newborns, and children in low income nations is very minimal compared to high income nations particularly in the United States where health care and...
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...Obesity Epidemic Everywhere people turn weight loss is an issue. There are countless television commercials or advertisements speaking of ways to lose weight. The question is why have Americans become obsessed with weight loss? The answer lies in the fact America has become an obese country. According to an article published by Robert Pool, “Obesity and overweight now affect more than 50 percent of adult Americans.”[1] This is a staggering number. Everywhere people look or turn their see an overweight individual. Obesity has become an acceptable norm in today’s society. Canadian doctor’s Lau, Morrison, Shamara, and Ur concluded that “before the 20th century obesity was rare.”[2] Americans have become so obese that in “1997 the WHO recognized obesity as a global epidemic.[3] Because the number of cases of obesity are on the rise, obesity and weight loss have become a billion dollar industry. Obesity is an abnormal accumulation of body fat, usually 20% or more over an individual’s ideal body weight. Twenty to 40% percent over ideal weight is said to be mildly obese; 40-100% over ideal weight is said to be moderately obese; and over 100% ideal weight is said to be severely, or morbidly obese. Approximately 300,000 deaths a year are attributed to obesity. Obesity is the second leading cause of preventable deaths in the United States. The money spent on obesity has increased in the last several years. Obesity leads to many different medical and physical problems. High...
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...Yellow Team Health Issue Analysis: Childhood Obesity Yellow Group Grand Canyon University: NUR- 508 August 20, 2014 Cultural Beliefs and Influences Relative to Childhood Obesity According to Opalinski, (2013), childhood obesity is increasing in all racial groups. Cultural beliefs play a unique contribution in relation to this chronic condition. Evidence shows that place of origin is one of the factors contributing to having kids who are not as healthy as people were just a few decades ago. Based on the literature, minority populations specifically Hispanics (Hispanic) and African American children are at higher risk compared to other ethnicities. Pulgaron et al., (2013), explains the relationship of Hispanic children and cultural factors affecting the rate of obesity among this population. The literature shows that Hispanic children who have grandparents helping in their caretaking had a negative impact on food choices and feeding habits due to the fact that in the Hispanic culture bigger means being healthier. The perception applied to the African American culture generally believes that a larger body size is equal to being healthy. Opalinski (2013) also reported that further investigation must be performed to better understand the relationship of cultural beliefs and childhood obesity. Religious/ Spiritual Beliefs In the United States a few studies were performed to investigate the association of religion and obesity. Based on the literature, social support...
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...RUNNING HEAD: Obesity in the USA versus Asian Countries 1 Obesity in the USA versus Asian Countries Tina Bonne Indiana Wesleyan University MBA0289 Statistics for Managers October 6, 2014 MS Fanyu Zeng, Instructor I have read and understand the plagiarism policy as outlined in the syllabus and the sections in the Student Bulletin relating to the IWU Honesty/Cheating Policy. By affixing this statement to the title page of my paper, I certify that I have not cheated or plagiarized in the process of completing this assignment. If it is found that cheating and/or plagiarism did take place in the writing of this paper, I understand the possible consequences of the act/s, which could include expulsion from Indiana Wesleyan University. Obesity in the USA versus Asian Countries 2 Introduction Obesity is a health condition that is characterized by an individual having too much body fat. The tool that measures body fat is called the Body Mass Index or BMI. The chart in Appendix A, outlines what is considered a normal BMI versus obesity BMI for adults age 20 and Older and children ages 2-19 years. Obesity leads to other chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart conditions. Obesity has become a focus in the healthcare industry worldwide. However, it appears to be more prevalent in the United States...
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...Health is defined based on three dimensions: physical, mental and social health; a fairly recent modification from the 18th century viewpoints (Ware,1987). Health is perceived differently according to the different models of health that help in guiding and understanding of health and health issues. In relation to the following essay, two models; biomedical model and social model will be discussed and compared in terms of their relevancy in the modern times. The second half of the essay will focus on the effectiveness of the social model in explaining the increasing prevalence of health conditions related to the obesity epidemic. During the early part of the 20th century, infectious diseases predominated as the highest cause of mortality in both developing and non-developing counties affecting 42% of the world’s population (Tulchinsky and Varavikova,2000; Boutayeb and Boutayeb,2005). This is the era that was heavily reliant on the biomedical model to diagnose illness which focused primarily on the proximal causes of disease (factors that act directly to cause a disease) and was confined to the objective measures for disease treatment (diagnosis solely based on medical facts without considering other possibilities)(Johnson,2012). Since the leading causes of death at those times were infections based i.e. pneumonia (11.8%), T.B. (11.3%) and diarrhoea (8.3%) (National Office of Vital Statistics,1947), the biomedical model’s germ theory which stated that all diseases were caused...
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...Disease Trends and the Delivery of Health Care Services Final Project Erica Pendergrass Axia college 1/15/2012 Many health care professional have great concerns about the growth of the aging population, chronic disease and the epidemic of obesity, and how will the United States healthcare system prepared for this continuing epidemic. The fact that the aging population along with obesity epidemic is a global healthcare concern, many health cares’ professional is baffled about how to address the growing epidemic that many American’s will face. . According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2003) the population aged greater than 65 years is estimated to reach 19.2% in 2030, an increase from 12.4% in 2000. To break the growth down by age; the population age 65 and older is estimated to increase from 35 million in 2000 to 75 million in 2030, and people age 80 and older will increase from 9.3 million to 20 million. Except for Alaska and California, 48 states, by the year 2025, will see an average of 15% of their population age 65 and older, led by Florida with 26%. The aging phenomenon has several combining factors that play a part of the growing population; Age Dynamics: The elevated fertility rate (baby boom) from 1946 to 1964. Decline in Fertility Rate: The decrease of young people reproducing has caused an automatic increase of older people. Longevity increase: Life expectancy has increased 20 years due in part to improvements in healthcare and medical...
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...SCI228 OBESITY! A MAJOR PROBLEM IN MODERN AMERICA WHAT’S ON THE PLATE? Good evening, my name is Obesity and I’ll be your waiter today. So, you want to know what the special of the day is. It’s obesity! There have been several concerns, questions and arguments presented by GMA and in homes across the country regarding the obesity epidemic in modern America. Adding more water and using less salt doesn’t make this bowl of soup healthier nor putting a pad lock on the candy bar, especially if no one is willing to step up and accept the responsibility or understand what solid ingredients are used to make the soup of Obesity an epidemic in Modern America. The menu is out, and you can either choose your meal or allow me to choose for you, which raise the concerns. Who is accountable for the current obesity problem? APPETIZER For starters, what’s on the menu and what you put on your plate provided GMA the opportunity to speak and testify before the House Committee on Education on the issue of overweight and obesity. They argue that the rise in obesity rate in adults and children can lead to many physical and mental conditions such as depression, excessive overweight, hypertension, heart disease and diabetes. GMA contend that other complex factors such as the economy, social and cultural environment, lack of education and too few activities and calorie-rich foods, have contributed increase in obesity (GMA, 2004). In addition in our social society, CDC found that obesity was...
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