The prevalence of chronic or non communicable disease is escalating much more rapidly in developing countries than in industrialized countries. According to World Health Organization (WHO) estimates, by the 2020, non communicable diseases will account for approximately three quarter of all deaths in the developing countries (WHO. Global Strategy for non communicable disease prevention, 1997). […]
ABSTRACT Introduction Background Obesity in both adult and children is fast becoming one of the most serious public health problems of the 21st century in developed and developing countries alike. It is estimated that approximately 10% of school age children. The prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity is ever on the increase in the UK […]
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Get startedABSTRACT Objective: The objective of the study was to encourage young primary 4/ 5 school children to participate in skill based physical activity like dance which has better health benefits then the regular physical education sessions. Methods: An epidemiological cohort study was conducted in randomly selected three schools in Glasgow. 95 children participated out of […]
Obesity in the UK – individual problem or national plague? Introduction: Levels of obesity are on the rise in the UK and following calls from doctors and other health professionals, the government has pledged to fight obesity with promises to help British society to fight the problem on a number of levels. Predictions are that […]
Can breastfeeding in the first six months prevent childhood obesity? Childhood obesity is becoming a worldwide concern given the potential health implications in the future. Obese children are more likely to suffer physical and mental health problems and are likely to develop into obese adults (Labayen, Ruiz et al. 2012), thereby increasing the long term […]
Can breastfeeding in the first six months prevent childhood obesity? ‘Obesity’ is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of ≥25kg/m2 (World Health Organisation 2015). In the past decade, throughout much of the world, the rates of obesity in children in particular have increased to epidemic proportions (Lefebvre & John 2012, p. 386). The World […]
Child Obesity Everywhere you look there is a fast food joint. In America it’s all about convenience, but convenience has become hazard to our health. When we as adults have unhealthy eating habit, we hurt ourselves and our children. As a parent it’s important to set good eating habits and be active. There are plenty […]
Introduction Childhood obesity is now a serious global health problem irrespective of the massive efforts that have been employed by various countries and organizations. Child obesity is the source of health risks and other forms of diseases to many children in the world today (Divers & Liese, 2014). According to the data released by the […]
Childhood obesity has been one of the more serious problem in the United States. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) it puts children and adolescents at jeopardy for other health issues that continue to affect them throughout their lives. Diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and liver disease to name a few. The CDC reports […]
Introduction In the twenty-first century, childhood obesity has become one of the greatest major health issues. When a child obtains obesity it is the start of many serious health risks. In 2015 to 2016 the prevalence for child obesity of children two to nineteen is 18.5% in the United States (Hales, C. M., Carroll, M. […]
Preventing, Treating and Controlling Childhood Obesity Through research professionals have outlined the risks and factors that develop early childhood obesity in addition to strategies of treatment and prevention offered to individuals diagnosed with obesity. Obesity is defined as a condition of becoming overweight, a condition which in turn affects the wellbeing of the individual who […]
Importance of Childhood Obesity Childhood obesity has become a worldwide problem. Overweight children are more prone to catch other diseases which can deteriorate their health. Obesity can affect the self- esteem and activity levels of children, while in later life it is a leading risk factor for type 2 diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease(Kerr and […]
Background Obesity has become a nationwide epidemic that affects a vast amount of our population. According to Reingold and Jordan, obesity is considered a widespread and all-inclusive health problem in the United States that affects over 72 million Americans (2013). There is a distinct difference between being classified obese versus being classified overweight. The Centers […]
Introduction Over the last few years, the rates of obesity among both children and adults have been on the rise (Rogers et al., 2015). One impact that can increase the risk of someone becoming obese is their socioeconomic status. Socioeconomic status encompasses more than just the financial resources that someone has access to, it is […]
Obesity in Childhood There are numerous issues that society faces on a daily basis. One of the issues that society faces is obesity. It is one of the leading risks of death and has been ongoing since the 1960s and 1970s. Obesity is an issue that continues to grow not only in the United States […]
Abstract Occupational therapy is prevalent in healthcare, especially in addressing the concerns of children and obesity. There are numerous risks if a child is obese or overweight including being bullied, marginalized, and facing obesity in later adulthood. Nevertheless, there are preventative and innovative approaches that are needed to reduce the health impact of childhood obesity […]
Abstract Childhood obesity is a severe medical disability that can have an adverse effect on a child’s life. Children who are considered obese are above the weight requirements for their height and age by carrying extra pounds of weight. Middle childhood is defined as the ages 6-12. (Rathus, 2017, p. 173). This age group is […]
Child Obesity Crisis For the past decades, our surroundings has been changing, weather the topics indulged in the fastpast development of technology, the latest trend that takes the internet by storm, but one topic that passes a blind eye that seemily is growing everyday for the worst, is our bodies, but most concerning our health. […]
Childhood Obesity: Will children live long enough to make a difference? The late 1940’s brought on a radical and drastic new change to the American culture when McDonald’s first opened its doors and started introducing the public to quick, easy, and convenient new ways to consume their food. McDonald’s prided themselves on being able to […]
Advocacy Campaign for Childhood Obesity Characteristics of childhood obesity include being overweight in comparison to the child’s height by using a body mass index. In a text by Russo (2015), we see that we are in urgent need to derail the high trends of childhood obesity in order to keep children out of bad health […]
Abstract One of the biggest problems in society today is childhood obesity. Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition in which children are above the normal weight and height for their age. The percentage of overweight children in the United States is growing rapidly every day at an alarming rate. “Since 1980, the childhood obesity […]
Abstract Childhood obesity is a complex issue within the United States which can lead to immediate health problems as well as future health complications. Childhood obesity is defined by the CDC as children having a BMI at or above the 95th percentile. The body mass index (BMI) is a measurement tool used to determine whether […]
Obesity is a current health epidemic that has dreadful consequences for America’s health, particularly among low-income children and adolescents. The rising rate of obesity has reached epidemic proportions and is now one of the most grave public health challenges facing the US. However, underlying causes for this increase are unclear. This literature studies several of […]
Every year in the United States there is a rise in the prevalence of obese people as well as obese children. There is much controversy though of what the underlying cause is of obesity in adults and children. In this paper I will focus on the roles of nature and nurture in childhood obesity. Many […]
Introduction Childhood obesity has become an epidemic in the United States, it is defined as excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body and it is putting children at risk for poor physical and mental health. They say you are what you eat, and it truly reflects your image what you put inside your […]
Abstract America is one of the countries in the world with the highest rates of childhood obesity. Various databases register over 13.7 million victims struggling with the health challenge. As a public health matter, various attempts have been made to help to stop or reduce the rising number of obese children. Notably, secondary and tertiary […]
Childhood Obesity Obesity is defined as having excess body fat and body mass index (BMI) is a widely accepted screening tool to measure obesity (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2018). BMI is an individual’s weight in kilograms divided by the square of an individual’s height in meters (CDC, 2018). The BMI method is […]
Rising Youth Obesity Rates in America and How to Lower them Chris Liberta Intro Childhood obesity is one of the biggest health risks of the 21st century. In 2014, the global number of overweight children under the age of 5 years was estimated to be over 42 million, 31 million of them living in developing […]
Worldwide, the United States is known for its large portion sizes, low activity levels, and most especially its fatty, greasy, American food that has foreigners dumbfounded. Overall, compared to Mexicans, U.S populations had greater intakes of saturated fat, sugar, dessert and salty snacks, pizza and French fries, low-fat meat and fish, high-fiber bread, and low-fat […]
In the last several years, our culture has changed dramatically. Due to the rise in obesity, young children have become a growing concern in America. Childhood obesity is a well-documented public health crisis. Even many children who are not overweight have inadequate physical activity, poor nutrition, excessive television and other screen time, or some combination […]
