Background and Methodology of the Research Process to Problems in Health Care

There have been studies conducted to find out what has caused or what the leading factors to obesity are. Researchers are currently still doing research to find out what causes or what may be the lead to obesity. Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition which considers a child to be obese if their Body Mass Index (BMI) is at or above the 95th percentile for children and teens of the same age and sex. (Rendall., Weden, Lau, Brownell, Nazarov & Fernandes, 2014). Obesity is on a rise in the Unites States and all over the world and can lead or result to other health complications later in life. The crucial breakdown serves as an implication of outlining childhood obesity, collaborating problems of the disease and resolutions, as well as applying critical thinking to give a complete approach to deliver information on childhood obesity. This will be done through citation of scholarly articles, samples and other modes of supporting details.

Since 1980 the rates of child obesity have more than tripled which has caused a growing pandemic of childhood obesity in the United States. Out of all the young children and adolescents within the age group of two through nineteen about 12.7 million are obese. That is the equivalent of about 17% of America’s population that is suffering from childhood obesity. Childhood obesity is too prevalent in all American households. Childhood obesity is detrimental on a national scale, since it has been growing at a steady rate in the United States of children not reaching the daily-recommended physical activity, the absence of a balanced diet with overconsumption of eating, and more critically the increase of type 2 diabetes.

Children are the heart and center of our world, their naive attitudes’ give our world a sense of new life. Parents cherish their children and strive to keep them healthy and safe from all evil in our world. Unfortunately, we have seen a rise in childhood obesity in recent years. Childhood obesity is a rising epidemic in which has many contributing factors and it is our responsibility as health care providers to encourage healthy habits and find preventative measures against childhood obesity.

It is important to discuss healthy foods and ways of prevention in every visit with families (Bagchi, Debasis). Not only is healthy food enough for preventing obesity, but physical exercise is also important. Parents should visit pediatricians often to measure their children’s weight. Nurses recommend that the children should participate in physical activities at least 60 minutes each day. Parents should make the physical activity fun so that their children can explore their interests and make that their daily schedule. Kids should be encouraged to study more than watch television. School plays a significant role in preventing obesity through their curricular activities. They have included sports as a subject and make students participate in the sports. This helps to develop the interest toward the sporting activities and helps to lose unnecessary weight. (National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases,

The practice issue in question is the management and prevention of childhood obesity. Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to the 95th percentile (Lopez, 2016. p 243). This problem is highly influenced by factors such as lack of activity, high caloric intake more than what the body needs to function well. Childhood obesity is at alarming rate in the United States. It is one of the major public health concerns in this country. Based on research, evidence indicates that its epidemic is on the rise. This is more prevalent in children of low income families and the minorities. It was reported that obesity now ranks as the 5th leading risk

Child obesity is a growing problem in our society and has increased significantly in children and even more in teenagers in recent years. To help improve this issue I formed a hypothesis stating that causes of child obesity include genetic and environmental factors. The three questions I developed to support my hypothesis were, what are some of the genetic factors that affect child obesity and what causes them? What are some of the environmental factors that affect obesity and what causes them? Can we change and improve these factors and if so how? The goal of this investigation is to use the information about the causes of child obesity to form conclusions that will contribute to changing these causes and improve

This paper will explore and discuss the rising issue of childhood obesity by using published books and articles. I will explore five different factors that correlate to possible beliefs of childhood obesity. The factors that I will discuss include: parenting, education, technology, marketing, and the Fat-Gene theory. There has not been one specific cause to childhood obesity but there are underlying effects that can be harmful to children from 2-19 years of age. The effects of obesity in children and adolescence can cause mental, social, physical, and health-related issue throughout their life span. How can society help minimize the rise of childhood obesity?

Child obesity is a major public health crisis nationally. The prevalence of child obesity has increased over the years. It is caused by imbalance between calories intake and calories used. There are one or more influences genetic, behavioral, and environments as well as physical, psychological, and social health problems are caused due to childhood obesity.

The past several decades have seen an escalating trend in the rate of childhood obesity not only in the United States where 25%-30% of children are affected, but also in many of the industrialized nations. Childhood obesity has continued to be a major issue in the public health care system. The economic cost of the medical expenses as well as the lost income resulting from the complications of obesity both in children and adults has been estimated at almost $100 billion (Barnes, 2011). Overweight children are more predisposed to the danger of becoming overweight in their adulthood unless they ensure healthier eating habits and exercise. It is worth noting that the current lifestyle in which many children

Childhood obesity has increased drastically over the past years and has become a high health risk to children. In fact, childhood obesity has doubled in numbers in the past thirty years (Childhood Obesity Facts). Obesity occurs when an individual becomes overweight and doctor’s diagnose a patient by using the body mass index or BMI scale. Obesity causes many diseases in children which cannot be cured without a doctor, in result, childhood obesity drives high health care costs. Since little effort has been put forward to prevent childhood obesity the existence of this disease has begun to skyrocket in numbers. The number of children who suffer from obesity have greatly increased over the years so, people have to come up with a solution to prevent obesity. However, it will take more than just one solution to prevent childhood obesity, it will take many. Without the prevention of obesity future generations could be in serious trouble with health issues. Childhood obesity should be prevented by showing the youth that healthy will benefit them in life, therefore, parents start by guiding children in the correct direction with their eating habits, limit their fast food intake, and fight the market for unhealthy foods so that children are not exposed to unhealthy options.

Nowadays, obesity is becoming a big and common problem in developing countries. Health is increasingly seen to be a very important factor in every person's life. Unhealthy lifestyle and unbalanced diet leads to obesity in children who are under the age of five. The World Health Organization (2016) states, "Globally, the number of overweight children under the age of five, is estimated to be over 42 million. Close to 31 million of these are living in developing countries." Childhood obesity is where the body exceeds te fat which lead to health issues afterwards. There are many reasons which lead to the child obesity and this phenomenon also brings many negative health and socio-economic impacts in the world. This essay will explain 3 main causes

There are many problems in the world. Each country has special problems. The one problem that all the world has is childhood obesity . It’s one of the biggest problems in America. Obesity has become more than usual in the US . The definition of obesity is having an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity will raise the number of children’s health and diseases problems such as heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure unless children do physically activity (“ Diseases and Conditions Obesity” par. 1). Between 1980 and 2012 the number of obese children aged from 6-11 increased from 7% to 18% (“Childhood Obesity Facts.” par. 2). People must fight this problem . Children become dependent on their parents because parents feel sympathy for

Childhood obesity is a rapidly growing, widespread epidemic, affecting children on a global scale. In the past two decades the childhood obesity rate has increased exponentially around the world. Though, the most rapid increases has been seen within established Western societies and wealthier countries, developing countries have also seen a spike in childhood obesity. Obesity, affects children from a myriad of demographics, such as socioeconomic status, race, gender, and age. In order to put the brakes on the runaway obesity train, prevention and healthy life style innovations, must be at the forefront for all peoples involved with children’s well-being.

Since the 1980s, childhood obesity rates have been increasing, not only in the United States, but worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) believes that the occurrence of childhood obesity has reached “epidemic levels” (Cowie 18). These increases have even been present

Studies have also shown that children who are overweight or obese from two years of age, onward is more likely to be obese adults. Understanding the many contributing factors and the consequences of overweight or obesity, is crucial for parents, guardians, schools, communities, government agencies, faith based institutions’, medical care providers, childcare setting, entertainment industry, food and beverage industry. As parents, guidance and caregivers, it is imperative we act as role models for our kids, by making and choosing healthy foods and snacks, since, children usually mimic what they see others do. With that said, introducing and encouraging healthy eating habits, while promoting activities are some important ways we can contribute to the well-being of our children, as well as our families, communities, countries and the world. Likewise, working together with schools in order to develop and implement policies and practices that focus on healthy living, including education about this epidemic issue.