Obesity the crisis Obesity is a major problem in America. This is a health problem that affects people of all the ages. Although this disease has always existed recently, has increased due by the lack of knowledge of the people. People who have this disease suffer not only of physical problems but psychological as well, such as low self-esteem, depression, and bullying. Other significant elements that contribute to obesity are stress, anxiety, and inactivity. You must be aware that obesity is a…

discussion of child obesity, people have stated that fast food is the main contributor of this issue. On the other hand, there are tons of people who blame it on the parents. Some people have also said that the child should be responsible for their own weight, and that they need to make their own choice. Others even maintain that the government should interfere. The reality is that child obesity is a world’s problem that is taking away years of life of young adults. This is a serious, complex problem that…

Many Americans today face the problem with obesity. This happens to be one of the most concerned health problems in the United States and what is even worse is that the age group that we are most worried about is the young children. Certain measures are not being taken to protect the health of our children. The diet and physical activity have taken a turn for the worst. Those are the two main factors to a healthy lifestyle and when they aren’t being enforced at a young age then kids most likely aren’t…

Did you realize that including children “In 2013, 2.1 billion people worldwide were overweight or obese”? (Kraak, Story 107). From 2013 to today the problem of child obesity is becoming a major concern in the world. Children today face many problems that may cause them to become obese. Child Obesity is becoming a major issue in the 21st century because of circumstances like marketing strategies, fast food restaurants, and parental influence. To begin with, marketing strategies, including the location…

medically referred to as childhood obesity. In recent years, policy makers and medical professionals have expressed alarm about the burgeoning problem of pediatric obesity in the United States. Consequently, extensive clinical & pathological research has continuously been conducted to give answers and amicable solutions to reducing cases of this syndrome. While most concur that the issue it is a serious health issue, consensus resolves around appropriate responses to the problem. This literature review delves…

about Obesity, which has become one of the biggest issues in America. Obesity is the accumulation of unnecessary body fat. It is a lifestyle disease that is spreading fast worldwide. This disease is affecting individuals of all age, ethnicity, and gender. As we all know, America has an extended history of solving complex problems, but it seems like obesity has stuck with the American people. In the essay, called Politicians Want to tax us Thin, written by Kyle Smith, she states, “We know obesity is…

Is Child Obesity Child Abuse? The rate of childhood obesity has become a progressive problem. According to A. Jansen, Mulkens, and E. Jansen (2011), neuroscience professors, “In the United States, about 17% of all children and adolescents are overweight, where as an additional 16.5% are at the risk of becoming overweight” (p. 501). Child obesity has increased drastically in the last few years. A person is considered obese if they posses an abnormally large amount of body fat. Lawyer Sciarani (2010)…

the state of Arkansas, are obese.(“Overweight and Obesity Statistics” 1)As more and more states are on the rise with their obesity rates, with no signs of it slowing down. Obesity is quickly becoming a epidemic in the U.S, and the government is not making any moves to try and stop this problem. Due to reviewing many studies focused on the drastic effects of obesity, it is clear that obesity is a problem. But to many obesity is seen as a problem that can be easily fixed, and that it does not affect…

Child Obesity Crisis in America In America, the way society views overweight adults are viewed as inferior and disgusting, but it does not stop there, children who are also overweight experience the same reactions, as those in adulthood. Childhood obesity has been on the rise, as the generation continues to grow, more children have suffered from childhood obesity which have led to future health problems in adulthood, therefore creating an epidemic. The advances in technology numb the instinct of…

In discussion of child obesity, the parents have stated that fast food is the main contributor of this issue. On the other hand, there are tons of people who blame it on the parents. Some people have also said that the children should be responsible for their own weight, and that they need to make their own choices. Others even maintain that the government should interfere. The reality is that child obesity is a world’s problem that is taking away years of life of young adults. This is a serious…