Lack of Physical Activity is Causing Health Issues

effects in a child’s life. Childhood obesity can lead to problems with their physical, social, and cognitive development. Complications potentially lead to direct or extensive effects on health and well- being. Obesity causes “caloric imbalance, to few calories expanded for the amount consumed and are effected by several genetic, behavioral, and environmental factors.” (). Certain causes are poor eating habits, binging, lack of exercise, stress, low self –esteem, and social emotional problems. ().

2 METHOD…………………..…..3 DIETARY ANALYSIS…….…...4 DISCUSSION……………….....6 PREDICTIONS……………….…7 RECOMMENDATIONS……….8 CONCLUSION……………….…9 SOURCES……………………..10 APPENDICES………………...11 1) Introduction Obesity is a health crisis which is defined as “the abnormal accrual of body fat, usually 20% or more over an individual’s ideal body weight.”1 Obesity is a commonly expressed disease that heavily impacts a great deal of Australians. Approximately 63% of Australian adults

a significant health issue that is continuing to spread and intensify throughout elementary school nationwide. It can be best defined as “an excessively high amount of body fat in relation to lean body mass” (“Childhood Obesity”). This harmful health condition is a condition that severely negatively impacts the students in all aspects of their lives physically, socially, and mentally. It also effects the educators and parents on a large scale. Obesity is a significant prolonged issue that continues

individual’s physical and mental health, however the population of the United States have disconnected from the outdoors causing a rise in health issues such as obesity, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and other chronic diseases (Bates & Stone, 2015). Obesity is defined as a disorder involving excessive amounts of body fat that can increase risks for health problems, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and some leading causes of preventable death (CDC.gov, 2016). Obesity is a growing health disparity

today’s youth, but the bigger picture is the health of the youth. School affects the youth’s health negatively. With the rising competition in the education system, more students are pressured to do well in school and see school as the key to gaining the economic status and success that them, and the people around them strive for. Due to school’s constant demands, students are no longer making their health a priority, causing a negative decline of health in youths. Student’s ages 12-18 are likely

Girls Participation in Physical Activity The Physical Activity levels of Australians is currently one of the biggest problems in Sport and Physical education and of particular concern is the decline in participation from teenagers, especially amongst girls. This is not just an issue in Australia but a global phenomenon, this issue is important to address and one that places significant responsibility on Physical Education teachers as participation in sports and physical activity can have a strong positive

millions of Americans is poor health. Poor health can be defined as two things: unstable mental state or unstable physical state. The United States of America has experienced both of these characteristics with its citizens. Americans have been hit hard with these health issues for decades. America is one of the unhealthiest countries in the world and many people do not understand why. There is a strong correlation between mental health and physical health. One health issue can lead to another, which

Problem Definition Maintaining good health conditions in a healthy environment is a basic requirement for people in any country. It is a fact that there are few factors that do not support a healthy lifestyle. In current times, the one factor that is increasing the unhealthy lifestyle is environmental change where latest technologies are changing the lifestyle and transforming the living style of human beings. The other factor is a genetic predisposition, which is causing obesity. The nation of the United

and suffer a lack of confidence which can create low self esteem. Due to family upheaval, they may lose focus in their own abilities and suffer mentally. Similarly, children

In America today, there are an array of issues that our society faces daily.The society we live in today, has been lost to a generation of apathetic and depressed individuals. Thus so, causing one of America's leading social issues. Obesity can be blamed on a number of things: lack of physicality, GMOs, and socioeconomic status. Overweight and obese individuals are a risk for many diseases and chronic health issues. This can range from high blood pressure to certain cancers (colon, pancreas, breast