Running head: CHILDHOOD OBESITY 1 Depression Linked To Childhood Obesity Courtney Ballard ENG 122 Danika Novak August 13, 2012 CHILDHOOD OBESITY 2 Depression Linked To Childhood Obesity Introduction Childhood obesity is a serious epidemic with multiple consequences, and a direct result of those consequences is depression. Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years (CDC, 2012, para. 1). Poor eating habits and lack of
Does Childhood Weight Gain or Obesity Cause Depression? Kimberly Clabaugh University of Kansas Does Childhood Weight Gain or Obesity Cause Depression? The research question presented in this evaluation examines the relationship between childhood weight gain or obesity and depression. The question posed is, does childhood weight gain or obesity
October 2011 The Causes of Childhood Obesity The rising prevalence of obesity in children and its many adverse health effects it is being recognized as a serious public health concern. Childhood obesity is a condition where excess body fat negatively affects a child's health or wellbeing. Patricia Anderson and Kristin Butcher, Princeton University scholars, pointed out an unbalance of energy for children can affect them in an emotional or psychological way. Obesity and overweight can be defined
Issue of Childhood Obesity LaTisha Wadlington English Composition II August 9, 2012 The purpose of this paper will be to address the issue of childhood obesity. The paper will began with discussing the background on why it is so important to monitor childhood obesity, then the discussion will focus on the causes of childhood obesity and lastly we will discuss childhood obesity consequences. If childhood obesity is not
Childhood Obesity Pearl Street HCS/457 May, 9, 2011 Jill Wiseberg Over the last 30 years, according to the Center for Disease Control, childhood obesity has become a more serious problem in the United States, increasing by 15%. The increase in weight in children has been attributed to unhealthy diets and lack of physical activity. The effects to the child and the community can include an increase in diseases more frequently seen in adults such as type II diabetes, hypertension, and breathing
The fact is childhood obesity has and will continue to rise. There are many factors that have contributed to this outcome. One overwhelming factor is that the parent(s) allowed their child(ren) to become obese. Childhood obesity should be the responsibility of the parent(s). There are many reasons that a parent should be held responsible for their child’s obesity. Childhood obesity has become a worldwide epidemic. A child looks to their parent(s) for guidance on how to live; if the parent(s) chose
Conquering Childhood Obesity Jessica L. Bays Ashford University English 122 February 27, 2012 Vanessa Martin Conquering Childhood Obesity Childhood Obesity has become a significant problem over the last several decades and is steadily increasing. This growing epidemic is affecting children from all racial and cultural backgrounds and regions of the country, and has become one of the most pressing health threats that face the United States. (Daniels, Jacobson, McCrindle, Eckel,
RUNNING HEAD: CHILDHOOD OBESITY 1 Childhood Obesity C. Kevin Barr ENG122 Quiana McCoy-Taylor September 24, 2012 CHILDHOOD OBESITY 2 Childhood Obesity and the Health Concerns Obesity is such a hot topic in America today and childhood obesity and the concerns over obesity has greatly increased over the last 10 years. Health problems that occur from this deadly disease is something
Childhood Obesity in Butte County Lynda Villicana HCS/457 April 15, 2013 Jill Wiseberg Childhood Obesity in Butte County Childhood obesity has been an ongoing issue not only in Butte County, but around the world. In 2005 the rate of obesity for children in middle school in Butte County was 34.41 percent (Parker, 2012). According to a report from the California Center for Public Health Advocacy the rate has risen o.9 percent since 2005. Butte County has implemented several programs to help
Childhood Obesity Brian Kyle ENG 122: English Composition 2 February 22, 2011 Professor Stacey Rose Childhood Obesity The occurrence of childhood obesity has risen significantly in recent years and has become a very delicate issue for many individuals. There are several contributing factors involved with obesity in children and many components that may influence its development and onset. The subject matter of this research paper is the occurrence of obesity in children, particularly within