Don’t Blame the Eater; The Connection Between Fast Food and Obese Kids As people develop health problem is there a blame to what it may be caused from. The article “Don’t Blame the Eater; The Connection Between Fast Food and Obese Kids” by David Zinczenko states that it is to blame industries of fast-food for the rise of health concerns seen in today’s society. Although, can we only blame health concerns and the expensive health care costs due to eating fast-food meals?…
IF these health conditions are linked together, they can cause many other health risks. Obesity is triggered by overeating. Therefore, people who have overeating style should be risk to get treated due to their risk to get serious health problems and social interruption which can lead to several consequences. First, overeating can cause you diabetes because sugary foods are stimulating the Pancreas to overwork. For example, in 1 serving of regular Sunkist Orange soda (12 oz), there are 50 grams…
Many children suffer of depression and this can become the leading cause of the child overeating, which can cause the child to gain more body fat than their body can hold. The second leading cause of obese in children the imbalance in energy, which includes, genes, eating habits, how and where people live, life habits, and attitudes and emotions. These are the two leading causes of obesity. Obesity has more than these two causes. Obesity is also the one of the leading causes of many deadly diseases, such as type I diabetes, type II diabetes, cardio disease, high blood pressure, fatty liver disease, some types of cancer, kidney disease, and last to a stroke.…
Childhood obesity is a large problem throughout the world and especially the United States. Children who suffer from this illness have higher disadvantages than children who are of a normal weight class. Childhood obesity can come from children with eating disorders, depression from peers or not having parents involved in their lives. Even though the United States is not the number one country to lead in childhood obesity, it is ranked in the top ten coming in at number five. Childhood obesity can cause serious health problems in the future.…
Children in America are continuing to be exposed to a debilitating disease that is growing a major threat to their future well being. Childhood obesity is a condition in which a child is severely overweight for their age, height, and gender. This disease leads to very serious health problems such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and increased risk for heart attack. In addition to an already scary list, obese children can deal with diabetes, sleeping problems, and asthma.…
CHILD OBESITY IN THE UNITED STATES Introduction Obesity is a health issue associated with a high amount of fat in the body. It may sometimes be wrongly used with being overweight where a person has excess weight about height from muscle, water, bone, and fat (Cole et al., 2000). Obesity results can be brought about by environmental, behavioral and genetic factors. Child obesity is great concern in the United States as more children are becoming obese even unto their adolescent years where the number has quadrupled during the past three decades. Demographics Obese Children of age six to eleven years in the US have increased greatly from 7% to 18% between the years 1980 to 2012.…
Obesity can also bring about diabetes, a type of autoimmune disorder which is attributed to the body’s insulin. Other conditions related to obesity include heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and even…
Obesity is a problem is the United States that mostly affects kids, teenagers, and adults. Parents have a huge impact on obesity because their children follow their footsteps. One of the impacts that parents make are choosing how much and what type of food that their children eat. Obesity can cause many serious health problems, so it is very important to monitor the causes of obesity. Obesity is a growing problem in the United States of America; obesity in America is caused by eating fast unhealthy foods, not exercising regularly, and high prices of healthy foods.…
Being overweight as a child can cause the child to have a high risk of heart problems as they age. As a parent or caregiver, they should care about their child’s health and being overweight is a part of their health. This is a serious problem that parents and caregivers should be aware of and should be trying to prevent in their children. A child being obese can actually reduce life expectancy by eight years (“The Ticker”). Genetics may impact the child’s weight, but there are ways to help the child maintain a healthy weight despite genetic issues.…
Childhood Obesity is one of the many growing health concerns in America. Obesity is the condition of being overweight or when someone has accumulated too much body fat. Obesity can cause serious health effects on someone, especially on a child and adolescent. To understand how to reduce childhood obesity we must first comprehend how it starts. Obesity can be caused by eating excess amount of food, and not burning it off through physical activity.…
Obesity is a global problem, affecting more than 400 million people worldwide; however, obesity in the Unites States appears to be in epidemic proportions. “Today, 69 percent of the U.S adults are categorized as being affected by obesity or having excessive weight” (U.S Dept. of Human Services). This means almost three-fourths of the population is dealing with excessive weight issues. Obesity is, easily, one of the fastest growing health concerns in America. But what exactly does it mean to be obese?…
Addressing the Obesity Epidemic Obesity becomes an epidemic in the United States and leads to many serious health conditions. Obesity can be harmful for health. People who are obese can have heart attack, diabetes, high blood pressure and cancer. Obesity can be caused by overeating, lack of exercises, lack of sleep, some medicines, eating unhealthy foods and many other reasons. However, eating fast foods and lacking exercise are the chief causes of obesity, and both the government and people should be united to solve that problem.…
Obesity is excessive body weight that accumulates over time from being overweight. When a person consumes more energy than they can expend it causes health problems and can lead to obesity. Obesity is defined 20% above the ideal weight of a person’s height, gender, and age. Many people are affected with this nutritional disorder. The U.S. is comprised of 31% adult men, 36% adult women, and 17% of children with obesity: obesity is the most common in American teens and children.…
Obesity is considered to be a major health concern in our country. Obesity affects many citizens all across America, and leads to many deaths around the country. YAccording to Understanding Childhood Obesity, “Nearly 60 million American adults between the ages of 20 and 75 years are obese” (Smith 3). Many citizens argue that the number of obese people in our country has to decline. As a result, the government has stepped up and taken a stand to fight obesity.…
One complication is metabolic syndrome which isn’t a disease itself, but rather a collection of conditions that put a child at risk for developing heart disease and diabetes. Other diseases such as cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol are also common in obese children. These diseases contribute to the buildup in arteries which can cause heart attack or stroke later in life. (Childhood Obesity). Children who are obese have a greater risk for bone and joint problems, as well as sleep apnea.…