Prevention Of Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity is a growing epidemic in the United States. More than one third of children are overweight. This figure is increasing rapidly. This epidemic puts children at risk for various health problems such as type two diabetes and heart problems. Although they are several risk factors for obesity, parents play a significant role in this issue. This paper will look into how parents are influential to their children, how they contribute to this problem and how they may help fight the fight against obesity. Obesity is a very serious problem and there are solutions that parents can apply to help their children lead a healthy lifestyle. Obesity does not only affect a person physically, but mentally and psychologically as well.

Childhood obesity is a source of great debate in the United States. Many studies have shown the problem has become epidemic. Adults in the United States are increasing in weight and so are children and teenagers. Many factors are contributing to this growing problem. The influence parents have on their children can affect them negatively. Children of overweight parents are more likely to be overweight themselves. Another issue adding to the childhood obesity problem is the fact that children and teens have more options when it comes to food choices. School lunches, vending machines, and cheap calorie-packed snacks all contribute to this issue. Healthy foods are also more expensive and not as readily available as

Children are our future, and therefore, everyone should protect the young community. Childhood obesity is an epidemic that should be prevented. Children have the right to live a long, healthy life. However, the rise of obesity is affecting the young community. Childhood obesity attains negative repercussions. Yes, doctors have found many ways to combat obesity. As a matter of fact, they emphasize how important one’s health is. It is crucial to acknowledge that obesity alters a child’s health. Obesity has the power to affect a child mentally, emotionally, and physically.

Childhood obesity is a growing epidemic this this county. Did you know that one in six school aged children (ages 6-19) are obese? Based on studies obesity is more common among boys than girls’ ages 6-11 years old. Childhood obesity is a disease that continues to increase around the world. North America has managed to triple childhood obesity rates over the past four decades. North America also falls within one of the highest obesity rates in the World. Childhood obesity can lead to major consequences if not treated. The rising issue of childhood obesity can be decreased if society would take a stand and accurately evaluate the causes.

This section of the evaluation describes the population and sample, sampling procedures, instrumentation, data collection procedures, and analysis process of the evaluation. Given the enormity of the obesity epidemic, the question arises as to where efforts should be focused to most effectively address to the problem. The most effective strategy to combat the obesity epidemic would be to develop and employ prevention and intervention plan targeted towards children and adolescents. As it has been found that behavioral change is an essential component of both prevention and management programs for childhood obesity, we identify this age group as these are the formative years in setting the foundation for better life choices. By targeting this group, research has found that they are far more receptive and responsive to efforts directed at changing behavior, increases the likelihood that positive results will be achieved. In this effort we have gathered quantitative and qualitative data that has produced the best methods for this evaluation; and it will enable further design and development of other programs and initiatives at the conclusion of this assessment.

A serious health problem that is slowly taking of the United States is childhood obesity. Obesity is weight that is higher than what is considered a healthy weight for a given height. Obesity is a great example of a current health problem that can relate to the three prevention strategies.

Diet: Poor diet and nutrition is one of the largest if not the largest contributors to childhood obesity. Over the last few decades, calorie dense, high fat, and low nutrient food has become more assessable and affordable while the prices of nutrient dense and unprocessed foods have become more expensive and less accessible. Food has changed from a means to nourish ones body to a source of pleasure for people. On average, a children’s meal from a fast food restaurant would take between 1-2 hours of extremely vigorous activity to burn off. A big issue to the rising calories that children are consuming is through fast food and processed foods. These foods are cheap and easier for parents to provide to children and, they generally taste better

Childhood obesity affects more than 30 percent of children in the United States, making it the most common chronic disease among children. A child is defined as being “obese” if their BMI-for-age percentile is greater than 95 percent. A child is defined as being “overweight” if their BMI-for-age percentile is greater than 85 percent and less than 95 percent. (Obesity Action Coalition, 2017). Childhood obesity has rapidly become one of the most serious health challenges faced in the United States. Usually obesity is caused by living an unhealthy lifestyle although genetics can play a factor, it is more common now for children to be obese or overweight because of environmental and behavioral factors. In order for us to fight childhood obesity

Childhood obesity has become a worldwide epidemic. The obesity rate among children has doubled over the past few years. The incline in the obesity rate is due to poor eating habit, media influence, lack of financial means to pay for healthier food

Throughout time people have grown larger and larger, so what can we do to prevent this? In Arizona, obesity rates have risen since 1990 by 28.9% and Arizona was last tested to be placing 29 out of 51 states that have the biggest people. Among all these people, data show that adults have been climbing more than the elders and teenagers in today's society. It is also shown that children are becoming more obese than other kids in the nation, they ranked top 10 for ages 10-17. This affects many individuals like children specifically. How will children know how to take care of their unhealthy habits if they haven't ever trained themselves to manage their body well when they were younger? For example, an act of physical activity can encourage the

Everyone in America has heard about the obesity epidemic, many could blame fast food, video games, or more television. Each of those things could be a contributing factor in this epidemic, but when we talk about obesity in the United States the first thing that usually comes to mind is adults. What about the children suffering from this epidemic, shouldn’t the overweight parents be to blame for this cycle of unhealthiness. Parents play a critical role in a child’s development. As well as the schools that teach children can play very important roles, especially if the parents don’t have knowledge or refuse to change their ways. The only way to change this

Childhood obesity is a major health issue. The number of overweight children in the United States is at an all time high and rising at a steadfast pace. For us to understand the impact of obesity and why we should prevent it, we will need to take a look at what has contributed to the epidemic in the first place. First we need to take a look at childhood obesity, even if children are slightly overweight and not quite obese at childhood, their childhood is laying the foundation for

A big problem America is facing today is obesity. ( Authors of cdc.gov.com, “Childhood Overweight and Obesity”, www.cdc.gov.com, Nov.9, 2015, http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood/ ,5/18/16) out of every six children in America is obese. Although the number of overweight children is less than adults, the problem is getting overwhelming. Many obese kids grow up to be obese adults who can develop medical issues, such as diabetes and heart disease. (Authors of wedMD.com, “Obesity in Children”,www.webMD.com, n.d., http://www.webmd.com/children/guide/obesity-children, 5/18/16) It’s mostly the parents fault if they’re not keeping their young children decently healthy.

Childhood obesity is a growing problem among children and one of the most talked about topics. Respected figures, such as Michelle Obama and licensed doctors, called childhood obesity an “epidemic.” This is mainly due to the increasing number of children and teens being diagnosed as either overweight or obese. Childhood obesity is defined by several factors such as: 1) Why are children less active nowadays? 2) The differences between overweight and obese, 3) The decline of parent’s influence on their kid’s eating habits, and 4) The effects of fast foods and their connections to childhood obesity.

Additionally, the lack of physical activity is also another important risk factor. Obesity in childhood has both the instant and long –term effects on the health of a child as well as his/her well living. The immediate effects are that obese adolescence may have pre-diabetes, which is a condition where the levels of glucose will indicate a high risk of diabetes development. Type 2 diabetes is the most common because it is caused by poor diet. Children who are overweight, are most likely to be obese as an adult and this causes them to be at more risk for further heart diseases, cancer types, or a stroke. This is common in children who are involved in increased television viewing and playing video games. The number of hours children spend watching TV and playing video games each day are major reasons why children are becoming obese every day. Watching TV and playing video games increases snacking. Also, children’s time spent exercising is decreased, because they are spending a large amount of their time playing video games and watching TV. This has been encouraged through media and the social environment, which places an emphasis on the social trends and leisure more than on