Many recent studies have suggested that obesity is associated with chronic inflammation in fat tissues. ... The Sample population in the study was obese humans and mice. ... "The population in the first study was 30 young active men and women. ... Another study found in the "International Journal of Obesity" called, "Weight Maintenance and Relapse in Obesity", was a qualitative study by S. ... The abstract of this study stated: "Objective-GPs sometimes use euphemisms rather than medical terms. ...

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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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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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The benefits of physical activity on a child's health are well documented. ... The term "overweight" refers to a child that weighs more than is recommended for a given height; and when this excess weight is in the form of fat, health problems may develop. ... According to a study conducted by Sarah Friedman, PhD, a scientific coordinator for the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, "Some children don't have any PE classes at all, 30% had class once a week, and the large majority,--45%--have it only twice a week. ... Some schools will even waive PE requirements f...

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He talks about research done in the past by researchers and past and current studies like the "2007 National Survey of Children's Health" that involves childhood obesity. Gutieerrez does not incorporate his own opinion he just elaborates of the results of the studies done by the researchers. ... The study showed that 16 percent of all children in the United States are obese. ... These chronic conditions and medical problems are proven by researchers though conducting numerous studies. ... These 2 groups were compared and the results were that the respondents received a messa...

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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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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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Topic For this paper I have selected to study the relationship between specific socioeconomic factors and obesity. I have decided to study this topic because I believe that obesity is becoming a serious worldwide epidemic. ... A study done by the USDA revealed 43% of households with incomes below the poverty line ($21,756) are food insecure. ... (CDC, Mancino, National Center for Health Statistics, Colorado Health Report Card). ... The final socioeconomic factor that I found to be prevalent in obesity studies was the role of federal nutrition programming in schools. ...

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The naivety of the American population heavily impacts their health. ... Obesity exists all around the world, but recent studies have shown that obesity in America is spinning out of control as America gains the title of one of the top obese nations in the world. ... Obesity is not the only health issue to which fast food contributes. ... Recent studies have found that many food borne pathogens can precipitate long-term ailments, such as heart disease, inflammatory bowel disease, neurological problems, autoimmune disorders, and kidney disease" (Fast Food Nations: The Dark Side of the All-Ameri...

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A study conducted by the South Dakota Department of Health stated that "30 percent of South Dakota children are considered overweight and 15-20 percent are obese." ... Results from a study done by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) showed, "the percentage of overweight and obese children has more that doubled between 1980 and 1994" (Garcia). ... Many studies prove that children who are physically active perform better academically (Worsnop). ... Isn't a child's health more important than what he/ she know? To live life itself, people...

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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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Young and Nestle propose education and public health programs as a solution to obesity. ... Balko believes that each individual's health should be entirely up to them. ... Several studies have found that the more screen time, the less physical activity is done. ... Studies have shown that watching television for three or more hours a day increases the risk of sleeping problems. ... Some people tend to blame others for their health issues and demand that the government or health insurance companies should pay for their medicine. ...

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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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A study conducted on whole-grain products show that consuming whole-grain foods have beneficial effects in decreasing the risk of Type 2 diabetes in United States Women. ... Food can be favorable to a persons health or be the demise. ... Doctors play a pivotal position in the health of a diabetic patient. ... Diabetics, strict diabetics, understand the effects of good self-monitoring habits improve the health. ... Health professionals should encourage and support diabetics in self-monitoring (Bootle, 1999). ...

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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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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. ... Sequelae Childhood obesity has a number of immediate, intermediate, and long-term health consequences (Must & Strauss, 1999). ... In another study, "ratings of quality of life for children with obesity were similar to those of children undergoing chemotherapy for cancer" (Schwimmer et.al. 2003, p.12). ... The health consequences of obesity present in adultho...

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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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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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Studies have shown that proper urban development can result in a healthier community. ... A number of studies have found correlations between the food environment in neighborhoods and dietary intake. A Study by American Journal of Public Health, found that individuals who had previously consumed fruits and vegetables had significantly increased their weekly fruit and vegetable intake when a local supermarket was made available to them. In another study in the Public Health Reports (2011) there was an examination of between the proportion of people in a county living at/below 130% of the federa...

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