...addiction is a major leading cause in obesity during this time. Many people think that food addiction is not a big deal since it is not as harmful as drugs or alcohol, but in reality, it can be just as bad. While some people believe that fast food is the only thing leading to obesity, others may say that TV- advertisements, and the promotion of unhealthy foods is what causes addiction, leading to obesity. There is, in fact, such a thing as unhealthy food addiction. In the Article “Food addiction plays a major role in obesity epidemic” Dr. Valerie Taylor stated, “Compulsive and out of control tendency to eat plays a fundamental role in causing obesity,” This statement from Dr. Taylor proves that the tendency to eat, also known as food addiction, is a major role in leading to obesity....
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...Life Cycle Obesity in children Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems. Physicians and researchers did numerous studies on children’s habits and lifestyles as an important part of society. Nowadays, children face big problems with obesity. As a result, researchers have learned that healthy habits could have a profound impact on the future of every child and get a better understanding of how children perceive healthy eating. Researchers have proved and would like to emphasize that obesity has tripled in Canadian children in recent decades. For this reason, researchers have identified that healthy behaviors have numerous benefits. By making healthy food choices and explaining the nutritional value of various foods to children will improve the lifestyle of every child and make children’s health better. After a large quantity of interviews that were used to collect data on what food children prefer to eat and why it was discovered that they have bad eating habits and lifestyle. Researchers have found that only 75% of children understood healthy eating by identifying what is healthy food and what is junk food. Almost all children have mentioned eating fruits and vegetables. Findings suggested that children had previously heard or thought about these topics. As a result, these findings were used to improve unhealthy lifestyles...
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...must be transformed is eating habit. Many people in the town are accustomed to unhealthy food choices. For example, in Chicago, a significant number of kids are adapted to eating processed foods. Although most parents try...
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...“Childhood Obesity” Sheena Henderson ENG 122: English Composition II Instructor: Xochitl Tirado April 23, 2012 Childhood obesity is quickly becoming a huge epidemic in the world today. Many health officials believe that obesity is one of the fastest growing diseases in America. What many people fail to realize is that obesity is a disease that can kill a person. The difference between being obese and being overweight is misunderstood, and eating habits is the number one cause of this condition and solutions are needed. One thing that causes obesity in children is their unhealthy eating habits, not exercising and not getting nutrients are all common causes of obesity. Eating high calorie foods regularly like fast foods, baked goods and vending machine snacks increases weight. Because of the abundance and availability of unhealthy foods, children are prone to becoming overweight or obese when their eating habits are not balanced with a sufficient amount of physical activity. No matter where the foods we eat come from, there is a good chance that it is unhealthy for us. Some people even feel that genetics play a role in weight issues in children obesity. Children of obese or overweight parents are much more likely to be overweight or obese. They eat the same foods and mimic the parents’ level of activity. Obesity cannot be inherited, but disorders that result in obesity can. There are many ways to solve childhood obesity. “However, no treatment will work on its own. One...
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...Presentation on obesity in the USA Good morning everyone. During my stay here in America I have observed the habits of Americans in relation to foods and activity. Obesity is a big problem especially here in the USA. The American population are getting bigger and bigger and the obesity epidemic in the USA has grown over these past fifty years, which cost the USA $150 billion annually. America is a country, were everything is big: the cars, the houses, the menus on the restaurants and the people. One out of three adults in America are obese while one out of six children are obese. The obesity epidemic has grown but which factors have had an influence on the obesity epidemic? And which preventive measures have the companies, communities, schools and the First Lady done to prevent the obesity epidemic to grow even further? One contributing factor of the obesity epidemic is the fact that the eating habits have been changing over the last fifty years. Americans are more addictive to eat out instead of preparing healthy food at home and they continue eating unhealthy food although it may contribute diabetes, cancer and heart diseases. How come the obesity epidemic grown so fast and getting out of control? How come the parents feeding their children with processed foods with higher sugar, fat and calories - Is it the children who decide what to eat? Children are acting on their instincts and if they see an advertising on the TV for McDonalds with the Ronald McDonald clown and...
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...Background Obesity is the accumulation of adipose tissues inside the body with the Body Mass Index (BMI) more than 30kg/m2. While people with the BMI between 25.0 to 29.9 kg/m2 are characterized as overweight (WHO, 2016). According to WHO, over the past 30 years mean the three decades, obesity occurrences have doubled up with the total amount of 1.4 billion people are overweight and 500 million obese worldwide (Bank of America Merril Lynch, 2012). With an estimation, the incidence of obesity will reach 50-60% of the population are obese in many countries by the year 2030. From National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS, 2011), the obese adult with aged 18 and above, has accounted 27.2% which equal to 4.4 million. Contradiction to the conventional wisdom, the epidemic obesity has threatened not only developed but developing country, which the obesity-related illness have marked approximately 115 million (WHO, 2016). Obesity increases risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart diseases, high blood pressure, cancer and sleeping apnea (National Institutes of Health (NIH), 2012). Obesity has ranked as the fifth global leading death (Al-Rethaiaa, Fahmy & Al-Shwaiyat, 2010). In addition, a report about Globesity done by Bank of America Merril Lynch (2012) stated the number of adult death is reported with minimum 2.8 million per year is contributed by obesity which need extra 40% of total health care cost than normal people. The numbers of obesity have escalating...
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...Obesity in Children Veronica Zepeda BSHS 361 February 6, 2012 Joycelyn Benett Obesity in Children Childhood obesity is a growing crisis in the United States. A mixture of cultural factors influence children eating and exercise habits. The media, television, video games, and movies take place of exercising or playing outside. Other factors that led to childhood obesity are cultures, working parents, eating fast foods versus healthy low fat foods. The Cause Countless factors contribute to childhood obesity; some of these factors are poor eating habits, overeating, lack of exercise, family eating patterns, activity level, types of foods, and overfeeding. Most children grow up to follow their parents eating examples in the form of lifestyle, therefore; modeling by parents about their eating habits is another cause to childhood obesity. Children tend to model their parents exercise habits. Stressors and emotional reactions promote overeating habits for children, for instance; divorce, marital problems, fighting among parents. Other causes include physical activity classes are being removed from schools are feeding children with unhealthy foods in the school districts. When children sit and watch television they sit for hours at a time, while watching television they consume unhealthy snacks, commercials shown promote eating junk food that encourage children to eat sweets, salty, saturated fats, carbohydrates, and mal-nourished foods. Medical Health Effects ...
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...What Contributes to Childhood Obesity? Pamela C. Cole SOC 120 Introduction to Ethics & Social Responsibility Kimberly Otterstetter January 24, 2011 What Contributes to Childhood Obesity? Childhood obesity is an issue that requires immediate attention. According to the CDC, “childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years, with the increase from 6.5% in 1980 to 19.6% in 2008 amongst children aged 6 to 11 years” (CDC, 2010). “With so many Americans (adult and children) reportedly overweight, this issue is not a surprise as the CDC also notes that childhood obesity is mediated by genetic, behavioral and environmental factors and has both immediate and long-term health impacts” (CDC, 2010). Many have agreed through the years that eating too much fast food and the lack of exercise contributes to childhood obesity. Food portions over the years have more than doubled in size, supposedly to coincide with the increase in food prices, and many people attribute weight gain to health issues such as thyroid or hormonal problems. However, many Americans are overweight because of sedentary lifestyles and relying heavily on fast/convenient food, the accessibility of a remote control and ease of cordless phones. Everything is within reach and accessible, making it difficult to change bad habits. In the past, it was a treat to eat fast food, now it is an everyday occurrence for some. Televisions once required manual operation, but now it is easy to sit back...
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...HCS 465 December 13, 2011 Author Ann Cooper wrote an article that states problems that arises in today’s America. Americans suffer with childhood obesity that connects to the way schools serves lunch. The (CDC) Center for Disease Control and Prevention has reported that if control childhood obesity is not under control by 2018, 40% of the children in America will be obese. According to Ann Cooper, the most noticeable cause for childhood obesity is today’s children, is the way that children eat at school. The schools supply the children with food served in bulks and are less expensive, instead of supplying them with nutritional meals. In order for schools in America to help with weight issues of school age children they must be will to replace the food with healthy alternatives. The foods served at private and public schools are processed foods and are highly unhealthy for children. Children need foods garden grown and will be fresh when children go to receive their lunch. Ann Cooper found in her research, if schools don’t change their system children would not receive nutritional foods that will help aid in loosing weight and giving them a energy. The ramifications of not making these changes would be harmful to today’s young children, whereas it could be prevented if schools would provide healthier lunches during school hours. The reason for this study is to help inspire families, members of the church, communities, and school officials...
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...What is Obesity? Ambrozia Medina Luna Community College Abstract Obesity means having too much body fat. It is different from being overweight, which means weighing too much. The weight may come from muscle, bone, fat, and/or body water. Both terms mean that a person's weight is greater than what's considered healthy for his or her height. Obesity occurs over time when you eat more calories than you burn off. The balance between calories-in and calories-out differs for each person. Factors that might affect your weight include your genetic makeup, environment, television, and not being physically active. Being obese increases your risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, arthritis, and some cancers. These diseases can be deadly and if something is not done, more people are going to become obese and later on possibly die. Obesity costs taxpayers millions of dollars every year and needs to be put to a stop. What is Obesity? Obesity is a term used to describe a person who weighs 20 percent more than their ideal weight. To determine that, doctors use what is called the BMI (body mass index) to measure a person’s height, gender, age, and build (MedicineNet.com, 2012). Obesity happens when someone regularly consumes more calories than what they burn. It is the point where the body is physically delayed and is in need for medical attention. Obesity is very common all over the world, but especially in the United States. One-third of all adults are obese in the United States...
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...The increase in childhood obesity has become a serious health issue, and measures should be taken to overcome this growing concern. Author, Jennifer Bishop, et al, in their research brief, “Childhood Obesity,” present a growing issue is today’s society. The authors’ purpose is to provide an understanding of the causes of increased obesity among children and the steps that can be taken to lessen this problem. They adopt an informative tone in order to bring attention to the issue at hand to their adult readers. Bishop, et al, begin their research brief by using ethos to establish their credibility. By providing numerous charts and tables from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), they reveal evidence that help build...
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...Child obesity is a very serious concern. Statistics state that one in every five children are obese. With a statistic so frightening, the question that is being raised is, who is the blame? I believe parents should be held accountable for child obesity because as parents they have the most influence and control over the childhood habits that may result in obesity. Child obesity is preventable if mothers and fathers realize the dramatic effect obesity has on the child and their future in society. Fast paced lives and tough economic times have made of all incomes and backgrounds busier than ever, constantly pressed for time and struggling to meet the demands of work and family life. With parents living in a time that is so rushed, parents are seemingly too tired or pressed for time or just simply not concerned and that results in them feeding their children whatever is quicker which most times it would be fast food restaurants that are passed on the way home. Some parents just lack the knowledge as to how to prepare a healthy fulfilling meal for their family so they also result to fast food or just something that is just not healthy for their kids that can be popped in the microwave. Despite the fast pace of the world in which children are being raised today, parents need to realize the importance of taking a time-out and being there for the needs of the family. This may include having to lose out on time in other areas in order to be home to cook a well prepared meal a few times...
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...Obesity in Children Obesity in Children The problem of overweight and obesity in children continues to grow. Studies show 1 in 3 children are overweight or obese. Companies producing high fat, low nutrition, and high sugar foods aim their marketing strategies at children making their products more appealing to a child. This is not the only factor in the rise of obesity in our children. Schools, hospitals, supermarkets, restaurants and especially parents need to take on more responsibility when it comes to making decisions on what to feed our children. Overweight and obese children will grow into overweight and obese adults, and they will be more likely to develop health issues such as cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes. Childhood obesity will cause higher medical bills and a higher rate of premature mortality. Society needs to take more responsibility for the growth and health of our children. What can be done to help combat the growing issue of childhood obesity, and who is responsible for making these changes? The need for more federal health care laws and programs is growing, but creating them is not easy. As part of one of these laws health insurers and employers must now pay for the cost of screening children for obesity and providing them with appropriate counseling (Reed, 2012). Many community programs aimed at getting children to eat healthy and exercise have already been created. For these programs...
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...should prioritize these sectors, for example: FDA, disease control, and many more. Concerns have been raised concerning smoking, drinking and eating habits as they are the main causes of death in the world today. Diseases related to unhealthy habits like smoking, drinking, poor diet, and GMO’s are rampant in developed countries. While, trying to unearth the truth about unhealthy habits, the ideal posed in this paper has most health professionals and government officers have been struggling to answer. It is morally correct to have the government regulate personal choices on the above raised problems. As mentioned early, mortality rate caused by unhealthy habits is staggering. The leading causes of these deaths obesity and diseases like diabetes, coronary heart failure, and respiratory diseases caused mainly by unhealthy diet, smoking, and drinking (DA and DHHS, 20). Governments are reluctant to regulate personal choices on what one can eat, drink, and smoke. However, there is massive campaign to ensure that people know the health risk related with these habits. Also, it will be illegal if any food brands don’t have the nutritional facts on their products. Food is part and parcel of our daily life, but unhealthy eating habit lead to some hazardous diseases. Therefore, it’s advisable that everybody should know what he/she is eating. For example, junk food with high amount of sugar, salt, and cholesterol are dangerous to our health (NPC, 20)....
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...Setting Our Children Up for an Unhealthy Lifestyle Raymond S. Jackson Professor: Gabriel Smith ENG 215 31 August, 2012 The United States is facing a growing obesity epidemic. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Obesity now affects 17% of all children and adolescents in the United States - triple the rate from just on generation ago” (CDC.gov 2012). Is it the children’s fault? No! The fault lies with our society, its leaders, mentors, adults, and parents. It is up to the older generation, to properly teach our children the rights and wrongs of life, and today, we are teaching them the wrong way to eat. Public School Lunch Programs are teaching them that processed foods, high sugar drinks and snacks, are part of a balanced diet, and this is setting up our children for a lifetime of health issues, and adding to an already elevated obesity problem in the United States. Our society, public school system, and parents themselves are setting up our children for an unhealthy lifestyle and a future of health problems by teaching them unhealthy eating habits and feeding them unhealthy food. The days are long gone of the “Farm to Table” cooking methods in our schools that our older generations depended on. Today, we rely on processed foods that are full of additives, fats and sugars. The National School Lunch Program was created by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), when President Harry S. Truman signed the National School...
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