Physical health is generally neglected by students and parents. ... They do not pay much attention to their children's health. ... The reasons why physical health is ignored are threefold: massive forms of entertainment, the sedentary lifestyle of the Hongkongers, and also the great importance put on academic studies and examinations. ... A lot of energy and attention are needed on the concentrated work and study. ... But the main reason that physical health is ignored is attributable to the great emphasis on academic studies and examinations. ...

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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has released in 1998 a guidelines proving that 97 million American adults have weight problems. ... Many studies conducted by the NIH have said that excess would likely to develop an illnesses, illness like thickening of blood vessels in the heart, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. National Institutes of Health declares about $100 billion dollars are spent yearly trying to lessen these obesity related diseases. ...

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A lack of health education makes many people to choose unhealthy eating decisions that will affect in gain weight. ... According to the study of obesity researcher, many obese teenager who trying to lose weight facing a lot of health problems due to lack of education. These teenagers might not know how to try to lost weight in a healthy way so they cause more health problems such as eating disorder. ... People who earn lower income face more health problems than people who earn higher income. The reasons are they can't afford healthy food and can't provide health insurance. ...

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Being larger than average size it's not something intentional, it is just something to happen to be either because of some glandular disorder, some health problem or because they eat a lot. ... This face has been confirmed in studies from 1959 to the present, and included in the summary statement of the national institutes of health (NIH) weight loss technology assessment conference of 1992. ... (National Institute of Health, www.NIH.gov) being thin does not necessarily means being healthy. ... That's very sad when you hear that people who are overweight denied health insurance and l...

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The various health benefits that can be obtained from exercise are dependent on the activity, frequency, and variety in the exercise routine. ... Studies have shown that active individuals have a lower chance of developing this deadly disease than inactive humans. ... Other studies have shown that exercise also decreases the chance of cancer recurrence in the future. ...

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The study consisted of 1,200 black girls, and 1,170 white girls who were enrolled in the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Growth and Health Study. ... According to study, the physical activity of girls while they are young, drops significantly. ... This study showed that by the eighth year of study, while the girls were 16 and 17 years old, 56% of black girls, and 31% of white girls did not take part in any physical activity while they had free time. Did the study of teenage girls physical activity show any risks to health? ... The authors of the study figured that the drop in phy...

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Obesity causes many problems for an expectant mother and can put the child at risk for serious health problems and deficiencies. ... There were some limitations to the studies. ... These limitations indicate that more studies and research must be done to receive more accurate and precise results. ... Obesity is a major public health and economic concern. ... There are significant health implications of pre-pregnancy maternal obesity for both mother and child....

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It is essential that we as a nation begin to take our physical health more seriously. ... Other studies report that exercises prevent diseases including arthritis, cancer and heart disease. A report into health promotion and aging also cited various benefits of exercise including reduced incidences of: heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, colon cancer, depression, anxiety and osteoporotic fractures. ... It has been recommended that we get ½ an hour of exercise every day, and I don't care who you are or how wrapped up in study you are you can always find and extra half an hour...

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In a National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey it was found that "2 in 3 US adults are overweight and 31% of US adults are obese."... Facilities are a crucial factor in improving the health of the nation. ... Studies have shown that facilities close to the workplace are found to be unpopular among most adults. ... This may see obvious in that individuals more dedicated to physical fitness are willing to "go the distance" for health. ... "(1809) Despite this evidence, health facilities are still placing a strong emphasis on public image. ...

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Childhood Obesity A recent study conducted by the Richmond County Health Department found that four out of ten third-graders in Richmond County are either overweight or in danger of becoming overweight. ... Overweight children, as compared to children with a healthy weight, are more likely to develop many health problems such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure, which are associated with heart disease in adults. ... In a recent study by Schwimmer, et.al. (2003), obese children rated their quality of life with scores as low as those of young cancer patients on chemotherapy. In the...

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Childhood Obesity A recent study conducted by the Richmond County Health Department found that four out of ten third-graders in Richmond County are either overweight or in danger of becoming overweight. ... Overweight children, as compared to children with a healthy weight, are more likely to develop many health problems such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure, which are associated with heart disease in adults. ... In a recent study by Schwimmer, et.al. (2003), obese children rated their quality of life with scores as low as those of young cancer patients on chemotherapy. In the...

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It is a sound and largely risk-free investment in their present and future health. ... To minimize injury risk, even though exercise-related mishaps are common "one study found that 22% of school-age children sustained injury during physical education class or in outside sports each year "most injuries were minor (23). ... Exercise can improve kids health. ... There are a few ways how exercise improves kids health and help them avoid serious injuries. ... In a study of 40 pre-pubertal (means age 10.4 years) half of who participated in 30 minutes of weight bearing exercise three t...

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Health Promotion Campaigns ASSO, The Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity, whose goal is "Working to improve the understanding and management of overweight and obesity in the Australasian region-, has been effective in promoting discussion on the need for improved obesity management and prevention strategies based on evidence of benefit. In 1995 ASSO produced a document named "Healthy Weight Australia: A National Obesity Strategy" which started discussiong on creating a national obesity policy ASSO has taken a leading role in the development of further obesity prevention and mana...

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First, studies show that physically active children, kids, and teens have better self-esteem, tend to be in a better mood and perform better academically. ... Another person posted "Extensive research has shown over and over again that physical activity is beneficial not only for physical health, but also mental health such as social anxiety, and stress relief". ... Too much emphasis is put on academics, even though ... many studies [show that] adequate exercise and health play a very important role in academics." ... Others say that there are things more important to focus on than physical he...

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Regular, daily, exercise has been shown to lead to weight loss, psychological and emotional benefits, and improve cardiovascular health. Exercise is a key ingredient to good health and numerous health benefits. Abdominal fat is a particular danger to the heart, which is why regular exercise can improve cardiovascular health. ... Studies indicate that constant, routine, exercise helps to keep the arteries elastic, the blood flowing, and blood pressure low. ... A simple routine of daily thirty minute exercise reaps numerous health benefits. ...

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Being overweight is the leading cause of health problems and diseases in America. ... Consumption of food is very important to a person's health. ... Studies show that the bodies energy is in balance when we burn the calories we take in each day. ... Eating for reasons other than getting nutrition affects our weight and health. ... The documentary explains a study that showed patients who lost a good amount weight threw diet ...

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Being obese is extremely dangerous to your health. ... The fast food chains were negligent in selling food high in fat, salt, sugar, and cholesterol content, the lawsuit claims, despite studies showing a link between consuming such foods and obesity, diabetes, coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, strokes, elevated cholesterol intake, related cancers, and other health problems(Park). ... With this lawsuit, it should alert fast food companies to make healthier foods and post health risks. ... Furthermore, a study by Policy Analysis Inc. concluded that overweight people cost their e...

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Sweet-N-Low, a sugar substitute, claims to be better for our health's than regular sugar. In recent studies, however, one of the substitute's ingredients was found to directly cause certain types of cancer. ... Type 2 diabetes can cause serious adult health ailments in children. ... The health problems associated with obesity are quickly affecting the long term health of children. ... Parents truly hold the key to their child's health. ...

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A sedentary life style is recognized as a risk factor for poor health. More and more people are becoming less active because they believe that they do not have enough time for the activities they would do to derive health benefits. ... Studies show (2) that obesity in children leads to obesity in adults with resulting complications. ...

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According to many health care professionals, anything is better than nothing. Physical inactivity, cigarette smoking, high blood pressure, and high blood cholesterol are some of the major modifiable risk factors for heart attack, and studies have shown that being physically active lowers heart disease risk even in people with other health problems such as high blood pressure. ...

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How obesity does affect obese peoples" health? ... "According to most health care providers,1 men with more than 25 percent body fat and women with more than 30 percent body fat are obese" ( Brassil, p1of 4). 2 "A 1999 study reported by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that 61 percent of the adults in the U.S.are overweight and 13 percent of children obese" (Okie, p1of2), this makes me ask this question, "Why is the percentage of obesity higher in the U.S than other countries, is the way they live now different than before, or is the kind of food eaten here?". ... (Gardner...

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Studies show students from grade school on get far less exercise than they did 20 years ago. ... Eliminating junk food in the house and replacing it with healthy food like fruits and vegetables would increase their health to. ... As you can see there are many ways parents could aid in the fight to increase their young person's health. ... In conclusion there are many ways that parents and teachers can try to increase children's health but the only way to do it is if the kid I willing to help out in this process. ...

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Health problems go hand and hand with our children's obesity. ... One-third of overweight students are so heavy they will probably have serious health problems later in life. ... Recent studies by the United States Agriculture Department now link obesity to soft drink consumption. These studies show that student who drink soda instead of eating a healthy meal, eat more food later because they were not filled. ... The National Association of School Nurses has stated that the fastest rising public health problem in our nation today is childhood obesity, second only to tobacco use. ...

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Through studying various research done on this topic, I have found that the previously stated connection is not so obvious. ... It was not, however, easy to differentiate between levels of BMI in food deserts versus food oasis', which may shed some light on why the studies that I've read were unable to find enough data to support their theories. ... One thing I've observed in my residency in California is the attempt to educate the public about health eating practices. ... American Journal of Public Health 99.3 (2009): 505-510. ... State Health Facts. ...

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The problem is no longer restricted to teenagers and adults, but a recent study showed that 80 percent ten year olds are trying to lose weight (Hittner 84). ... Children and young adults take cues from health-conscious parents. ... According to a 1996 study by the National Institute of Mental Health, more than five million American suffer from eating disorders. ... Both of these eating disorders are very dangerous, and have extreme health hazards such as heart, liver and kidney problems, hair and bone loss, low white blood cell count, and tooth decay (Othersen 72). ... Studies suggest that eat...

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