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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Case et al. reviews a study by C. ... This study was led by Dr. Cuilin Zhang of the NIH's Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), the study showed what a healthy diet could or could not do for the women in the long term. ... This study alone that Dr. ... There were two studies done. ...

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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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It is also important to know the health risk involved in being obese. ... Obesity is known to cause many health risks such as Hypertension, Cancer, and premature death. ... Danish adoption records provide a unique perspective on the issue of heredity versus environment when studying obesity in children. ... Studies show that children's excessive consumption of high-calorie soft drinks and fruit beverages may be adding to the problem. ... Obesity is a major health threat that is very low on the list of important health problems. ...

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A study was done in Britain to see if being obese as a child had a life time affect. The study showed that being obese as a child does not mean a life of obesity. ... (http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/health/1871532.stm) Another cause of obesity is low self esteem. ... This low self esteem can lead to other things to increase health problems. ... Obesity can lead to many health problems, diseases and sometimes death. ...

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Obesity in Arizona has been a big social issue for teen health. It is not only body health, but also mental health. ... This study presents some of the first evidence showing that physical education at primary schools helps to reduce obesity. ... Teen health can be enhanced with good exercise. ... The root of good health begins with what you eat. ...

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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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The last but no least reason is genes and health problems. ... A study in the "Hypothyroidism and obesity. ... Obesity can lead to a major consequence in people's health. ... A study showed that each year, obesity related conditions caused an estimated 300,000 premature deaths in the US. ... Obesity takes part in the economic downturn, especially on the U.S health care system. ...

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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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To support their argument, they point to a study of twins. ... Excess weight has been reported in one study to account for twenty-one percent of renel cell cancer cases. ... Researchers, health professionals, nutrionists, and a team of other M.D.'... Health is a top priority which most people put at the bottom of their list. ... There is no need to suffer from health problems if they can be prevented. ...

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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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Research has shown that anyone who exercises regularly improve their general health as well as helping them to have a positive outlook in life. Studies show it helps to prevent heart disease and other illness such as high blood pressure and osteoporosis (brittle bones). ... People's involvement in P.E. improves their knowledge about health issues and practices that will lead to a better and more enjoyable lifestyle. ... The NHS would have more time and available money to give to people with more serious health problems. ... Studies have also shown that the release of endorphins (a hormone...

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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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This issue today is one of the most serious public health concerns facing our existence (Ogden 1). ... Being overweight increases the risk for developing many health problems. ... Studies show that children often eat a diet low in fruits and vegetables because their parents don't take the time to cook healthy meals for them. ... Putting a strain on the economy and health care system can result in health care pulling the economy from recession, which is becoming a repeated action. This is only being done since health care prices are rising at a slower pace. ...

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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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Childhood obesity leads to a plethora of health concerns. ... The American Medical Association states "Increasing the amount of time elementary school students spend in gym classes reduces the probability of obesity, said a study posted online May 9 in the Journal of Health Economics: "Adding 60 minutes of physical education in school per week decreases the risk of obesity among fifth-graders by 4.8%, the study said. ... This is proven in a study done by Virginia R. Chomitz did a study on public school elementary students from 2004 to 2005. ... A study done by Benjamin Sibley and Jennife...

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A recent study conducted at the University of Pennsylvania under PhD Gary Foster followed two groups of different dieters for one year. ... This study was the first of its kind to show, all other things equal, the Atkins plan out perform conventional diet plans as far as health is concerned. ... In a study published earlier in 2003 for "Annals of Internal Medicine," research showed high protein diets could have devastating long term effects on the kidney. ... Foster at U of Penn. is only the beginning of a five year program to study long term effects of people who stick to the Atkins die...

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Everyday thousands of commercials market today's newest health craze. ... Scientific research and study is done on Isagenix every day. ... Anyone is allowed to retail, whether it be through their house, local health center, or other business service. ... Go to places, like a gym, where people would be if they were interested in health products. ... A simple act of trying out a health product, can lead to a future of "financial freedom" (Isagenex.com)....

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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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Obesity can contribute to many adverse health outcomes, called co-morbidities. ... Being overweight and obesity are serious health problems. ... "We now know that the growing prevalence of obesity is creating major health problems worldwide," said Dr. ... Hill, president of the North American Association for the Study of Obesity (NAASO) and Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. ... Also, it has been noted in a study done by Hammarlund et al, that poor family functioning and parental control are risk factors contributing to childhood obesi...

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According to the study done in this article a low carbohydrate diet is in reality not all that great for you. ... Health-promoting fats are found in vegetable oils, avocados, mayonnaise, nuts and fish. ...

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The whole diet, exercise, weight fad in this country is primarily motivated by "aesthetic ideals" and people's strong desire to "look good" rather than by desires for better health or longer life. ... One study reported two-thirds of high school students were on diets, although only 20% were actually overweight. ... Some studies report 80% of female college students have binged at one time (noah.cuny.edu). ... Their bill is designed to create an education program about eating disorders at Health and Human Services. ...

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