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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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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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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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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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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Government officials are becoming more and more concerned for the nation's health. ... Hettler, wellness is much more than merely physical health, exercise or nutrition. ... In our study, our main focus was related the school's role in obesity epidemic. ... Our study lasted for two weeks. ... Wellness Matter Promoting Health in Young Adults.) ...

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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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"Nothing will benefit health and increase chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet." ... Decreasing meat in the diet will greatly reduce the risk of many life-threatening health problems. ... It has been a long known fact that you are what you eat, and your health is directly affected by your diet. ... A recent study has shown that LDL-cholesterol that has been oxidized (combined with oxygen) produces free radicals, which are unstable molecules that are destructive to the body. ... A study done in 1978 by Sanders and Associates, concluded that vegans...

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Obese Society It's time to focus on the health problems that occur in this country. ... In homes where parents have to work and split household chores, it is easier to offer fast food than healthy homemade meals, she added that "My study finds that weight runs in families, but it's not just because of genetics. ... Many studies and research programs are trying to identify how the marketing of food can cause obesity. ... A study made by National Cancer institute estimated that "In 20015 in the United States, about 34,000 new cases of cancer in men (4 percent) and 50,500 in ...

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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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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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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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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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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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Universal values such as health and well-being are common concerns among different cultures, races, genders and age groups; thus, becoming a topic and tool for policy-makers. This is because; health and well-being are two important variables an individual needs to have longevity. ... Studies have been conducted on the effectiveness of nutritional dieting, and collectively suggest that a healthy diet leads and provides students to greater academic success (Ontario Ministry of Education). ... However, this issue is not only limited to public schools; because studies conducted, have further prove...

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Sewall uncovers a few culprits caught red handed, "Studies show that refined sugars, processed flours, vegetable oils, and other artificial ingredients are responsible for this plague" (Sewall). ... Clearly, health is overall on the decline. ... Astonishingly enough, "A recent study has revealed that a full 48% of soda fountains at fast food restaurants contain coliform bacteria – which grows in feces. 11% contained E. ... This promotion would also aid in national weight loss as well as overall life and health improvement. The connection between fast food and obesity goes ...

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However, the literature researched had commenced studies and had conclusive repertoires of compared literature from the authors and the authors before them. ... Twin based studies have suggested that inheriting an eating disorder is greater than fifty percent (Keel, P. 2003). ... Consequently, crucial health issues emerge. ... If left untreated, death is the most severe health risk anorexics face. ... Studies have found a link between poor impulse control, shoplifting and irrat...

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Currently, studies have not been able to accurately pinpoint all the genes and their mechanisms that lead to obesity. ... 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 study found that adolescents are watching an average of 26 hours of television per week. ... This results in the study of family history to determine if an i...

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Although the popularity of refined sugar has lessened due to an increased understanding of health risks, children still consume far more amounts than is healthy. ... Obesity in childhood causes wide range of serious problem later on in life as it tends to make the human body unhealthy and overweight at a young age in which creates major health problems. ... The damage caused is documented in the case study conducted by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, states that "approximately 1 of 3 young people with diabetes and 1 of 5 adults with high blood pre...

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A dietitian or nutritionist is an expert in the field of nutrition and a regulated diet to help achieve a specific health goal. ... As Laframboise states in a study of the female athlete triad, "Western society has placed a strong emphasis on ultra-thinness as the ideal body shape and size for females. ... Enduring all of this stress plays a tremendous role on one's mental health. ... It's all about the athlete's mental and physical health that will allow them to perform at a certain level. The overall contributor to a good athletic performance is good health. ...

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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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