Essays on Childhood Obesity

The purpose of the study by Sacher et al. is to evaluate the efficiency and success of the MEND program, the Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do it childhood obesity intervention. Also, this study aims to discuss the usefulness of this lifestyle change intervention and be able…

The purpose of ‘NFL Play 60’ launched in 2007, is to increase the health and wellbeing of younger fans by encouraging them to get sixty minutes of physical activity per day, as well as promoting heathy food and drink options. In order to spread this…

Us students, constantly get distracted, day dream and develop pain in our bodies due to the constant sitting we endure everyday at school. A great way to fix these problems, is via the implementation of standing desks. Standing desks allow students to stand up whilst…

Perceiving that neighborhood government authorities are anxious to address the youth stoutness scourge, The Institute of Medicine (IOM) delivered Local Government Action to Prevent Childhood Obesity, a report that fills in as a common-sense guide for government authorities at the city, town, township or area…

America is well known for its big portions and deluxe sizes. Our food chains are marketed on billboards, commercials and every news article marketing that five dollar combo that includes your deluxe burger, large fries and large drink. These new savings are quickly replacing family…

What is technology? According to the oxford dictionary it is ‘The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.’ Many schools and children use technology for educational purposes and it is integrated with many lives. I chose this topic because of its many…

Child obesity is progressively rising around the world, affecting kids from ages of life. Pediatric obesity can cause a few health, mental and social issues including the pulmonary system, gastrointestinal system cardiovascular system, and orthopedic. Managing pediatric obesity can be a challenge to guardians and…

Introduction Currently the NHS spends 5.1 billion a year due to health-related issues caused by obesity in England 1 and the costs to society and businesses are likely to reach £49 billion per year.Obesity is a huge concern economically as it leads to more sick…

Child obesity is becoming a commonplace thing in America, with this epidemic affecting millions of children. With obesity being seen in younger and younger children, we may be raising children with shorter life spans. Physically, obesity causes many health risks, such as type 2 diabetes,…

If we were to consider health as wealth, then we would see America going bankrupt. In the last 50 years obesity has multiplied, waistlines have widened, and Americans are becoming lazier. There are more obese Americans now than there ever were before, but who’s to…