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    Obesity among children ages 6-18 in the United States Obesity is a major issue not only in the United States, but also around the world. It is dangerous, and it can lead to many health problems. Obesity can causes short and long term health problems; children with obesity are more likely to have risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, and to develop pre-diabetes. Research shows that, “In a population-based sample of 5-17-years-old, 70 percent of obese children had at least one risk factor for

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    Childhood obesity is one of today’s major health concerns. Not just in the United States, but around the world. It can lead to serious health problems in children which include high cholesterol, diabetes, tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), excessive eating, and other major health problems. Obesity in children can bring all kinds of problems, even death if the case is severe. It’s caused by many problems in today’s society like the way we eat, exercise and decide to spend our time. From fast foods to

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    Child obesity affects 30% of the children in the United States, nearly three times what it was fifty-two years ago. Obese children are more likely to have health problems that were once strictly adult concerns. These include type 2 diabetes, asthma, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD; can cause liver damage and scarring), cancer, hypertension, and high cholesterol, as well as other health concerns. Kids who are obese are more likely to be obese as adults. Childhood obesity is also linked to

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    Obesity Among Children Many children are currently suffering from obesity all around the world (Zuraikat 2010). Often times if parents don’t have a good nutritional balance then their children will become obese as well. Adults might not care what others think of them, but most likely their children will be bullied in school. There is a lot of discrimination around the world till this day towards obese people (Zuraikat 2010). Believe it or not if two people go apply for the same job position often

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    Obesity in children or childhood obesity is a medical condition that develops in children when their body weight is over the limits of their ages and height; in other words when their weight is ten percent higher than their adequate Body Mass Index (BMI). Sadly, obesity in children has increased during the last decades all over the world. In America one out of three kids are overweight or obese. Obesity in children is more than seeing a child with some extra pounds. Sometimes the symptoms are seeing

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    sedentary behaviour, childhood obesity levels are on the rise as physical activity among children decreases. In conjunction to this, unhealthy foods and beverages are much cheaper than healthy alternatives and advertising for them is heavily aimed at children. Therefore, my aim is to reduce the rates of obesity among children in New Zealand. Introduction Obesity among children is a growing problem within New Zealand and it needs to be addressed as around 80% of obese children will become obese adults

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    Obesity and Overweight in Latino Children The review paper “Factors Associated with Obesity in Latino Children: A Review of the Literature” by Melanie L. Kornides, Panagiota Kitsantas, and Antonia M. Villarruel discusses the collective findings of studies performed on the weight and lifestyles of Latino children from between the years 1998 and 2010. A range of influencing factors is covered, including acculturation, environment, diet, activity, and genetics. This

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    that the number of obese children you see has been growing in the last few decades? It is heart breaking to see obese children because as academic researchers you know that they are at risk for many health problems and are more likely to stay obese throughout adulthood. Childhood obesity is a severe problem that has become more prevalent in the last 30 years in the United States. Obesity in children has more than doubled since 1985(Childhood Obesity Facts). The causes of obesity growing, need to be known

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    Obesity in Texas Children Essay

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    Obesity has become an epidemic in adults and children in the United States. Moreover, children are at risk of obesity because they do not eat enough fruits and vegetables and do not obtain enough physical activity. Also, children have a higher chance of developing health diseases related to obesity such as hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke, heart disease, diabetes and pulmonary disease. In addition, obesity in children from ages one to seventeen is an issue in Texas, since children are not aware

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    Reducing Children Obesity/Solution Essay Presented to Mikayla Davis Writing 1310 Instructor Prepared by Monique Freeman 7 November 2016 Memorandum DATE: 7 November, 2016 TO: Ms. Davis, Writing 1310 Instructor FROM: Monique Freeman SUBJECT: Reducing obesity in children This is the report you asked for on 10 October 2016. It refers to the status of obese children. Here in this report are recommendations for reducing obesity in children around the world. I have gotten academic

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