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Obesity has been a rising epidemic since the start of modern society. It has been affecting both adults and children, in the United States alone 31.8% of the people are obese and a combined percentage of 39% of people younger than 18 (The Infographics Show and Ogden CL). Obesity also has caused serious problems both mentally and physically, causing lifestyle problems to the people affected and an economic problem throughout the country. This is due to some of more modern style of food available such…
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country, junk food and sugary drinks are widely available, while physical education has been squeezed out of the curriculum. Changes such as these have made a significant impact on our nation’s health, and contributed to the epidemic of childhood obesity. Childhood obesity has been called “one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century” (WHO, 2015). The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey has been tracking childhood…
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http://search.proquest.com/pqrl/docview/205094903/13D9F2B535F289AC2EB/8?accountid=11789 Executive Summary Childhood overweight and obesity is a growing epidemic in the U.S. Among children today, obesity is causing a broad range of health problems that previously weren’t seen until adulthood. These include high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and elevated blood cholesterol levels. There are also psychological effects which are obese children are more prone to low self-esteem, negative body image…
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ve Summary The obesity epidemic is rapidly advancing in the U.S., leading to physical and mental health problems as well as having financial impacts. Although there are existing federal programs and policies that address the obesity problem, these policies do not seem to account for the urgency of the current situation. It is essential to examine new policy strategies to combat the growing threat of obesity. Policy strategies explored in this paper include implementation of federal subsidization…
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Argument Summary of “Banning large sodas is legal and smart” “Banning large sodas is legal and smart” was written by Lawrence O. Gostin and was published to CNN.com on March 13, 2013. Lawrence discusses his approval of the ban on Sugary drinks which was put into effect by New York’s Mayor, Bloomberg in 2012. This ban was put into place to combat the growing Obesity epidemic which has “plagued” our nation for some time. The ban was targeted at non-alcoholic sugary drinks sold at movie theatres…
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illnesses such as the flu all the way to cancer. The reality is that in the middle of that spectrum lies an infectious cause of death that has unfortunately become overlooked. This disease being obesity. Obesity is not just the beginning; resulting in depression, insecurities, and eventually death. The obesity epidemic is not a joking matter in the United States considering that sixty one percent of the American diet is processed food. Unarguably, being that every street corner includes a McDonald’s or Burger…
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CW2 Section 3 20-02-2012 Cause and Effect Essay The Obesity Epidemic The widespread problem of obesity in the UK and what has made it a challenge to deal with. Obesity can be termed as a modern day disease that has cropped up as a result of the recent developments in the society as a whole. It has been referred to as a modern concept because its origin is based in the high level of progress made in the field of technology, the numerous immensely useful inventions…
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Investors see fat profits in US obesity epidemic October 27, 2014 9:42 AM America's obesity epidemic is arguably showing up more in the results of public companies, but not always in the ways that companies want. McDonald's (MCD) sales are declining , and Coca Cola's (KO) latest results didn't give out too many smiles , either. Meanwhile, some "healthier" food options continue to gain: Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) shares are up 15 percent this year, and General Mills (GIS) recently paid $820 million…
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(2005). Childhood obesity, prevalence and prevention. Nutrition Journal , 4-24. Page Number Length: This article is 8 pages in length Author Credibility The issues of obesity in the children and a relationship is being…
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Childhood Obesity The global presence of overweight and obese individuals has reached epidemic levels over the last few decades, notably in the U.S. While rates of obesity in preschool age children have leveled off, the prevalence of overweight and obese children ages 2 to 19, in the U.S. is still around 17 percent. Children with overweight or obese parents have a greater chance of being overweight and obese themselves. Also, overweight children and adolescents are more likely to become obese adults…
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