Facilities are a crucial factor in improving the health of the nation. ... Maintaining these facilities and creating the necessary environment is the constant challenge facing managers today. ... Physical Environment, Individual Perception and Social Interaction: What Influences Participation in Physical Activity? ... Desire and ability combine the physical environmental with the individual and social environment. ... "(1809) Despite this evidence, health facilities are still placing a strong emphasis on public image. ...

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The reason behind the differences in communities that have low economic status contributes to larger health disparities (Bodor, 2010). ... A number of studies have found correlations between the food environment in neighborhoods and dietary intake. ... This idea of "value" is a recipe for disaster, since people will overeat on non-nutritious food, and put their health in jeopardy. Although the presence of fast food and chain restaurants add to the obesity epidemic, the community environment of an area tasks the problem as well. ... Human choice is one of the largest avenues to obesity and...

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Discussion Identification The World Health Organization (WHO, 2000) defines obesity as a condition of abnormal or excess accumulation of adipose tissue (body fat) to an extent that an individual's health may be impaired. ... The obese child was ranked last irrespective of the ranking child's sex, race, socioeconomic status, living environment, and own disability. ... The health consequences of obesity present in adulthood are enormous, both in magnitude and impact on quality of life. ... The current environment in the United States has been characterized as obesogenic, meaning that i...

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The World Health Organization has described the problem of obesity as a "worldwide epidemic". ... Although genes are an important factor in many cases of obesity, a person's environment also plays a significant role. Environment includes lifestyle behaviors such as what a person eats and how active he or she is. ... The resulted obesity has affected Americans health and has become a cause of several physical diseases. ... Doctors generally agree that the more obese a person is, the more likely he or she is to have health problems. ...

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When unhealthy eating practices are demonstrated to children, a number of health problems can occur, including dental caries (tooth decay), obesity (excess body fat), hypertension (high blood pressure), cardiovascular disease (CVD), and diabetes mellitus. ... Many health problems we see in young children are typically related to unhealthy eating habits. ... Marotz explains in her book Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child 8th Edition, "One of the most important goals in helping children develop healthy eating habits is to increase the number and variety of foods they are willi...

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Abstract Overweight and obese children and adolescents have become a major health concern and crisis nationally and internationally. ... The purpose of this paper is to address issues, the social and psychological health, factors of, health risks and intervention, prevention and the education of childhood obesity. ... Psychological and Social Health There is little known about how younger children view body image. ... The factors that are influencing childhood obesity are genetic, environment, and behavioral. ... There are a few factors when dealing with environment that affect obesity in chi...

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Government officials are becoming more and more concerned for the nation's health. ... Conducting our study in an actual school environment was essential must because we wanted to experience first hand, what today students' environments were like. ... Wellness Matter Promoting Health in Young Adults.) ... The wellness dimension of environment is essential for development of children. The environment shapes the way children view the world. ...

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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. ... Environment is said to promote poor nutrition choices, inactivity, and negative social practices. ... 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. ...

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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. ... Environment is said to promote poor nutrition choices, inactivity, and negative social practices. ... 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. ...

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Obesity represents an important public health issue and negatively influences the healthcare economics. ... Analysis American society has become characterized by environments that promote physical inactivity and increased consumption of less healthy food. ... It is vital to better understand the economic impact and to identify and promote public health strategies to tackle obesity. ... Firstly, this health issue brings higher healthcare costs for adults and children. ... States may be helped to promote health and prevent chronic disease through sustained policy, system, and environmental strat...

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It would help reduce the obesity epidemic and improve our general health. ... (Campbell, 2012)Obesity and related issues, such as heart disease and diabetes, cost the world billions of dollars annually that we could be using for other purposes such as improving our environment or providing essentials for the third world countries. ... A solution to our rapidly decreasing health is right in front of us; it is simply to be mindful of what is in the foods we eat on a daily basis and keep better track of our health. ... In the first year, this tax raised seventy-eight million dollars for the Hung...

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Department of Health and Human Services. ... During my research I gathered, it shows that parents and schools play a major part in a child's nutrition and a healthy nutrition environment is important in addition to being physically fit. Families can focus on creating a home environment that encourages and supports healthy choices. ... Since children spend a great deal of time at school, it is imperative to address eating habits of children there and create healthier school nutrition, environments and promote lifelong healthy eating behaviors. ... Even small changes can make a big differ...

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According to the World Health Organization, more than 1.4 billion adults are overweight. ... As a consequence of the soda ban there will be a decrease in health related risks interlinked with sugary drinks, leading to a decline in health care related expenditures. ... Bloomberg elaborates on how excessive consumption of sugary drinks can cause health risk like obesity and diabetes, which leads to major health problems like heart disease and hypertension. ... Its important to note that there are numerous restrictions that are currently in place in order to promote a healthier and safer enviro...

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In the medical and health settings, derogatory attitudes of medical professionals towards obese individuals are observed. In the insurance and health care sector, cost obstacles as observed on controversies in coverage for obesity and limitations in current coverage practices. In the educational setting, peer rejections in the school environment and weight stigmatization are common. ... It occurs in key areas and affects the health and well being of the obese people. ...

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It also aids the bodily release of a plethora of hormones, all of which participate in aiding and providing a nourishing environment for the growth of brain cells. ... Regular physical activity and exercise are important to the physical and mental health of almost everyone, including older adults. Staying physically active and exercising regularly can produce long-term health benefits and even improve health for some older people who already have diseases and disabilities. ...

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The rise of anorexia and obesity in the western world has resulted in what can be called a serious health and psychological epidemic. ... Anorexia is the most lethal of all psychological disorders, and obesity has equally serious health risks, such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and death. ... Opponents and those who are pro-obesity argue that obesity is not a disease because it is the result of a person's chosen lifestyle, eating habits, and environment. ... Obesity and obesity-related health conditions cost an estimated 10% of annual medical spending in the US, totaling $147 billio...

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Slim body image becomes poisoning in prospective of health hazards. ... Hundreds of thousands of men in Canada and United States are flocking to gyms and health clubs in the quest to look buffed and toned. ... It also improves both health and mood. ... Modern image has to be aligned to the needs in a given environment. ... Diet is one of the longevity tools in ones life, and yet, it needs to meet body requirements for all vitamins and minerals for health and prosperity. ...

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There are significant acute and chronic psychosocial health consequences associated with obesity, warranting public health initiatives to prevent further increases in its prevalence. Obesity is a condition of measured excess adipose tissue associated with adverse health outcomes (Pi-Sunyer 2000; Troiano & Flegal, 1998) An International Obesity Task Force workshop (Bellizzi & Dietz, 1999) and the NHMRC of Australia (1997) have recommended the use of BMI (kg/m2) for age reference centiles as the most simple and reasonable clarification of obesity. ... It should redirect attention towards the ...

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ABSTRACT Background: The global increase in the incidence and prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) has become a major concern of the public health. ... BACKGROUND: The worldwide increase in incidence and prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) has become a major concern of the public health (WHO, 2013). ... The World Health Organization (WHO) (2013) predicted that by the year 2030 the prevalence of T2DM would be 438 million. ... It cost the UK National Health Service (NHS) £10 billion to manage people affected with T2DM annually (10% of the NHS Budget) (NHS, 2011). ... Obe...

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In the same manner that technology can save time it can also waste time by promoting sedentary behavior that is detrimental to our health. The Center for the Advancement of Health found in one of its studies that the amount of time spent watching TV has been strongly associated with weight gain and obesity. ... This is a clear indication that children and possible adults are watching too much television and are deteriorating their health as result of television's encouragement of physical inactivity. ... Medical opinions (here's a spot where a footnote and/or citation would be help...

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These areas include personality factors, genetics and the environment, and biochemistry. ... A complete medical examination is usually warranted to evaluate the patient's health and medical status. ...

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