...Childhood Obesity: How Brazil and the United States are Preventing it in Schools Willian Lessa Ribeiro American English and Culture Program Arizona State 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...
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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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...Social issues in the US Obesity has gradually become a major health issue in America and the statistics, which I am going to talk about later, is frightening. To understand how large the health issue is, we have to understand what obesity is. Obesity is a condition where someone has so much body fat that it might damage their health. We define this amount of body fat by at least 20% or higher according to http://www.medicalnewstoday.com. According to http://www.businessinsider.com USA actually has some of the highest obesity rates in the world, and in this text I am going to look at some of the reasons why. The obesity does not just harm a specific part of the people, it harms everyone. Over a third of the American adults and almost 20% of the teenagers is obese. (http://edition.cnn.com) All this obesity has to come at a cost, not only personally but also economically. In this text I am going to look at some reasons to obesity, look at statistics and also talk about the future of obesity. For major parts of the American people, obesity is not a choice. Many are raised up in a poor family who do not have the resources to buy their kids or themselves healthy meals. 14,8 % of the American population live in poverty, that equals to around 47 million people. (http://talkpoverty.org/basics/) This is one of the biggest causes to obesity. Poor people have a lot less access to healthy and nutritious food. (http://frac.org/) Therefor I would say that obesity and poverty is strongly...
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...USA and France To fight the growing trend of childhood obesity many countries have implemented measures or programs to help reduce this serious public health challenge. A National Nutrition and Health Program (PNNS) was established in France in 2001 and later extended to 2010. The main objectives of this policy were based around the improvement of health by focusing on nutrition and physical exercise (Hercberg, Chat-Yung & Chauliac 2008). The actions implemented by the PNNS included the development of nutrition guides for the general population and more specifically children. The PNNS also took aim at the schooling system developing a nutritional education program that focused on increasing physical exercise and the promotion of healthy food consumption. Since the implementation of the PNNS the Ministry of Health has successfully accomplished more than 75% of the actions developed. While the success of the PNNS is not yet fully known it should be noted that the obesity epidemic has decreased or stalled in France since its implementation (Salanave et al. 2009). Similarly United States congress amended the child nutrition act to implement nutrition standards for foods available in schools. The policies introduced also focused on a need for nutrition education and an increase in physical activity. It is not known however, how many school districts actually established or implemented that policy (Friedman and Schwartz 2008). Despite the fact obesity is a major health issue...
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...America’s issues – School shooting and obesity First, I want to find out, why there are so many school shootings in USA. I think, it could be, if the child doesn’t have any parents, or if the child gets bullied. It could be the entertainment. The teenagers do what the TV shows and games do. They shoot someone or themselves. But isn’t it the same in Europe and the other continents? Let’s take a look on the statistics. United States of America / USA - 90 school shootings and 231 deaths, 13 of the 90 shootings did not result in any deaths. The first noticed shooting was in 1966. Europe - 16 school shootings and 91 deaths, 3 of the 16 shootings did not result in any deaths. The first noticed shooting was in 1913. Canada - 9 school shootings and 26 deaths, 1 of the 9 shootings did not result in any deaths. The first noticed shooting was in 1902. South America, Asia, and Australia - 8 school shootings and 29 deaths, all shootings resulted in at least 1 death. The first noticed shooting was in 1997 Okay, now we have agreed that, school shootings in USA are a bigger problem than the rest of the world. We have to go back in the history. Once upon a time, there were these people in Europe called “pilgrims” and they were afraid of being chased. So they all got in a boat and sailed to the New World where they wouldn't have to be scared ever again. But when they came to the New World, they saw some other people called “Indians.” They were scarred for them, so they shot them all. The...
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...Obesity Child Obesity Eng122 Hope Umansky January 23, 2012 Child Obesity There are many diseases that could attack our younger generation. Some of these diseases we can control and some we cannot. Child obesity has become a large issue in the United States. According to statistics, “between 5 to 25 percent of children and teenagers in the United States are obese” (Dietz, 1983, p. 676). More and more of our children are being faced with obesity every day. They are starting to call it a public health threat. “The increasing prevalence of childhood obesity through the United States has led policy makers to rank it a critical health threat for the 21st century.” (Koplan and Dietz, 1999; Modkdad et al., 1999, 2000; DHHS, 2001) We need to learn how to fight this disease. There are many ways that we can prevent this disease if we can accept the causes. Everyone has their own ideas of what the cause of this awful disease is but for me I think if adults of this world understood it there would be a mass deduction in child obesity. If we continue to let our children make their own health decision than our children will not only be obesity but they will start to have other health problems too. Just think about what would happen if we could control how children ate, exercised and understood their genetic. We can sit back and claim that the children are to blame for being obesity but they are not the one to hold all the blame. Children need to eat healthy meals every day. Adults are...
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..."Banning Junk Food Isn't the Answer to Curbing Obesity." USA TODAY 13 Aug. 2007. Academic Search Complete. Web. 26 Oct. 2010. According to the article, “Banning junk food isn’t the answer to curbing obesity,” in USA TODAY, banning junk food on school campus isn’t what needs to be done. The article states that in fact a ban of junk food in school will only escalate the problem even more than actually decreasing it. The magazine states, “studies show that when placed in environments that outlaw "bad" foods, children develop obsessions with these forbidden foods and then binge on them.” (USA TODAY) Meaning that if a ban was placed into action that kids would actually go out of their way to eat a lot of junk food at one time before or after school hours. So to ban junk food from school’s would not be the answer to decreasing the obesity in the youth today. USA Today suggests that instead of just banning junk food, “We should be showing students that any food can be enjoyed in moderation.”(USA TODAY) Now the magazine does show that there are some school districts that have changed the food selections for the better. Such as taking white rice and replacing it with brown, or buying whole grain breads, using multigrain pasta, and placing a variety of fruits and vegetables to purchase. Some districts have even implemented programs that promote a certain vegetable and fruit sold in certain months with the addition of encouraged physical activity. Other suggestions were made as well...
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...Some of the Causes of Obesity Nantelle Watson Everest College Some of the Causes of Obesity Why is obesity spreading all over the U.S.? People cannot blame the food because the food doesn’t walk into our mouths. There are so many foods that are claimed to taste unbelievably good, they can’t be avoided. It is the foods that are unhealthy for our bodies that we choose to eat. Americans want to eat what we want then at the end of the day complain about how it made us gain weight or become obese. Obesity affects both adults and young children all over the U.S. and it’s become a huge problem over the years. People choose not to eat unhealthy after they find out they’re having heart trouble or breathing problems caused by obesity. Why wait until the last minute or until you’ve reached your last breath? To overcome obesity diet changes have to take place. Government data shows that in 2012 about 34.9% of the adults in the U.S. country were obese, which is about 35 pounds over a healthy weight. The obese percentage was about the same in 2010. Since 1960 the obesity rates are continuing to grow as decades go by. If nothing is done about obesity more death causes will happen each year because of obesity. There are ways to lose weight. Most people just refuse to take action. Exercising is the number one way to produce weight lost. Some believe you have to go to the gym to lose weight, but you don’t you can simply take walks each day and shed pounds. Setting a weight loss goal would...
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...------------------------------------------------- IS Obesity really an epidemic in America? Introduction; What is obesity? Obesity or being overweight is basically having to much body fat compared to muscle. It is unhealthy to carry extra body fat and therefore it is considered a major health risk, due to the health issues is can cause to individuals including children. Obesity has been on the rise in the past 20 years as lifestyles and eating habits have changed in the average American home. (http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesity-definition/) It is measured by medical professionals by using the ratio of weight to height. This is called the BMI or body mass index. Thesis Statement Obesity has been considered by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) to have risen drastically in the past 20 years. People are eating less healthy foods in todays society, are living a fast paced lifestyle that gives little time for thought and effort towards healthy eating, and little time for excerssise. The modern American has tons of technology at the touch of finger that causes us to do less physical things. According to Havard Medical and the CDC obesity has been on the rise for many reasons over the past 20 years. The causes of obesity are different for different people according to age, race, sex, and genetics. But the most common reason is overeating. The body cannot take in more calories than it can burn, or it will be stored as fat the excess...
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...it was not perfected. A decade later Japan have improved and started using it for mass production. HFCS was added to processed foods and soft drinks as a sugar substitute. Advantage of this new food additive was a much easier production and a low price. Right after Japan, USA started using it too; however, no one new its affects on the human body. Since USA started to add HFCS to manufactured food and soft drinks, the rates of obesity, heart diseases and metabolism problems has grown. Since we started to use HFCS in our manufactured food our obesity rates have been increased among the all ages of USA residents. According to Centers for Desease Control and Prevention (CDC), “During the past 20 years, there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in the United States and rates remain high. By state, obesity prevalence ranged from 21.0% in Colorado to 34.0% in Mississippi in 2010. No state had a prevalence of obesity less than 20%. Thirty-six states had a prevalence of 25% or more; 12 of these states (Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia) had a prevalence of 30% or more.” One significant problem that causes obesity is that HFCS mainly consists of “empty calories”. When people consume...
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...Childhood Obesity Tyffny Riordan ENG 122 Jason Romero 18 Aug 12 Childhood Obesity Children Obesity is a sensitive subject that many have delved into trying to find its root cause. It seems like we have more and more children that are obese compared to previous years. There are several opinions out there as to why children are obese. “Obesity now affects 17 percent of all children and adolescents in the United States - triple the rate from just one generation ago” (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2012). The numbers are even higher in African American and Hispanic communities, where nearly 40% of the children are overweight or obese. If we don't solve this problem, one third of all children born in 2000 or later will suffer from diabetes at some point in their lives. Many others will face chronic obesity-related health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, and asthma. Times have changed drastically over the years (Learn the facts, 2012, para. 1). As the CDC (2012) indicates, the dietary and physical activity behaviors of children and adolescents are influenced by many sectors of society, including families, communities, schools, child care settings, medical care providers, faith-based institutions, government agencies, the media, and the food and beverage industries and entertainment industries. Children no longer run around outside for hours on end, they don’t walk to school, they eat a lot more, parents are busier, there are fewer...
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...| | Book 1.(ed), Howard Frumkin. "Chapter Eighteen - Food Safety".Environmental Health: From Global to Local, Second Edition.Jossey-Bass. © 2010 Food safety professionals protect and promote public health by investigating foodborne disease outbreaks to learn about their causes and by implementing foodsafety strategies to prevent future outbreaks from occurring. They also inspect production facilities, food-processing plants, and retail food establishments to ensure that products are safe, wholesome, and suitable for human consumption. Food safety professionals work in a variety of settings including private industries, governmental agencies, health care facilities, and academic institutions. 2. Wheeler, Cass. You've Gotta Have Heart: Achieving Purpose Beyond Profit in the Social Sector. AMACOM. © 2009. People often ask me how the American Heart Association came to the idea of the heart-check seal of approval found on over 800 products on grocery store shelves. This program is a significant piece of the American Heart Association brand, and it is a good example of how we do things in nontraditional ways. There is a certain amount of risk in any program, and in this case we ran into quite a few roadblocks. I believe that in every crisis lies an opportunity, and that was certainly the case with the AHA's food certification program. 3. Rosinski, Philippe. ( 2010). Global coaching: an integrated approach for long-lasting results. Serious research findings...
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...Childhood Obesity Abstract Many early life risk factors for childhood obesity are more prevalent among blacks and Hispanics than among whites and may explain the higher prevalence of obesity among racial/ethnic minority children. Eliminating racial/ethnic disparities in health and health care is a national priority, and obesity is a prime target. During the last 30 years in the United States, the prevalence of obesity among children has dramatically increased, sparing no age group. Obesity in childhood is associated with adverse cardio-metabolic outcomes such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and type II diabetes and with other long-term adverse outcomes, including both physical and psychosocial consequences. By the preschool years, racial/ethnic disparities in obesity prevalence are already present, suggesting that disparities in childhood obesity prevalence have their origins in the earliest stages of life. Several risk factors during pregnancy are associated with increased risk of offspring obesity, including excessive maternal gestational weight gain, gestational diabetes, and smoking during pregnancy, antenatal depression, and biological stress. During infancy and early childhood, rapid infant weight gain, infant feeding practices, sleep duration, child’s diet, physical activity, and sedentary practices are associated with the development of obesity. Studies have found substantial racial/ethnic differences in many of these early life risk factors for childhood obesity. It...
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...defines Healthy as having good health. Not being sick or injured. Also as showing good health and doing things that are good for your heath.(http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/healthy)Eating healthily has never been a big issue for myself because I grew up in a house hold where eating healthy was a must after my great grandmother passed away from heart disease at a early age. Since then it has been our family’s mission to combat this disease within our family and start eating healthy. Though it was hard at first I'm very proud to say it was the best thing to do and now my family and I are really seeing the results from living and eating healthy. Maintaining Your Health The Textbook speaks about how obesity has become a big problem in the USA today. Also how the USA has become to be known as one of the Fattest nations today with unhealthy foods being thrown in our face through public media and bill...
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...Childhood Obesity Veronica Titus ENG 122: English Composition II Prof. Matthew Norsworthy February 20, 2012 Childhood Obesity Childhood obesity is a result of unhealthy food choices and not enough exercise. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, “children and adolescents are eating more food away from home and drinking more sugar- sweetened drinks, and snacking more frequently.” (Nutrition and eating habits, 2009) The department further explains,” Convenience has become a main criterion for American’s food choices.” (Nutrition and Eating habits, 2009) A family's socioeconomic status is based on family income, parental education level, parental occupation, and social status in the community. (Demarest, E.J., Reisner E.R., Anderson L.M., Humphrey D.C., Farquhar E., and Stein, S.E. 1993) Socioeconomic status and limited physical activity are the biggest factors in childhood obesity. The Forum on Public Policy reports, “Obesity appears to be more prevalent in the low SES segments of American society regardless of the type of community.(Forum on Public Policy, 2008) This crisis is now being referred to as an epidemic. “In children today, obesity is the most common metabolic and nutritional disease, where 30 years ago, obesity was rarely seen in children. (Ahmad, Ahmad, & Ahmad. 2010). A child in their adolescent years tends to mirror the parents in the home. If the adult is overweight, usually the child tends to be overweight as well. One of the...
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