One study reports children's quality of life to be impaired to a point comparable with children being treated for cancer." (Burberry et al
The research conducted for this account is driven by the following research question: What are the prevailing social conditions and familial habits which result in a psychological conditioning rendering children vulnerable to obesity? In the literature review to follow, the selection and analysis of sources is underscored by the knowledge that obesity and its correlated effects may be linked to such broad sociological effects as reduced overall productivity, increased medical liability, shorter life-expectancy and a worsening set of economic consequences in succeeding generations of Americans. (Finkelstein et al
Psychologists have found dietary habits learned early on can have a strong effect on adult eating patterns and, consequently, the probability of becoming overweight or obese." (Gaynon, 1) This indicates that early allowance of negative dietary habits is likely to have damning effects on a child's future psychological relationship with consumption
Depression is commonly a problem and it appears to be prospectively predicted by levels of body dissatisfaction and eating disturbance." (Thompson, 11) The reciprocal relationship between obesity and negative psychological conditions is further magnified by the quality of life issues related to obesity's considerable physical and social implications
There could also be resistance from school districts because of the pressure to hire additional staff to supervise the physical activity, although that pay would be eligible for federal subsidies. Overcoming Barriers "Many factors affect the policymaking process, including successful advocacy" (Brownson et al
"A little more than half of students nationwide are enrolled in a physical education class, and by high school only a third take gym class daily" (Sealey, 2013). Moreover, children are frequently unable to engage in physical activity outside of school; "if playgrounds are unsafe, parents will not let their kids play there" (Isaacs & Swartz, 2010)
Supporting Evidence Currently, many children lack the opportunity for safe and structured physical activity. "A little more than half of students nationwide are enrolled in a physical education class, and by high school only a third take gym class daily" (Sealey, 2013)
" 1999) the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that children of ethnic minority groups are at the highest risk of any groups for developing cardiovascular disease due to obesity. (Davis et al
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(Moran 1999) "Increasing physical activity and practical nutritional knowledge through education in schools or through extracurricular programs should be an obvious first step that may require legislative action." (Johnsen 2003) if the child is already overweight, a comprehensive weight management program needs to be instated
The risk of continued obesity increases if at least one parent is overweight. (Moran 1999) the cost of obesity is shared by everyone in America, even those without excess weight
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It has also been added that the morbidity and mortality rates in a few years may become higher as compared to the rates in the case of smokers. More than 80% of the children are predicted to be obese in their adulthoods as well (Ebbeling, Pawlak, and Ludwig, 2002, p
S. has now reached epidemic levels (Gortmaker, Peterson, Wiecha, Sobol, Dixit, Fox, and Laird, 1999, p
The researches have highlighted that greater the time children spend in watching TV, unhealthier the choices become in relation to the food being bought by the children. Thereby from here, it can be said that great roles are played by the television viewing on an increased rates of obesity seen in the American children (Hedley, Ogden, L
have been seen to advertise less healthy foods that include sodas and junk foods. 60 minute of physical activity is recommended to the children each day but in 2007, it was reported that only 18% of the children attended physical activity (Ludwig, Peterson, and Gortmaker, 2001, p
It has been reported by the American Association of Pediatrics that an average American child watches 40,000 fast foods advertisements in one year. The second important class of technology which has a strong correlation with the advertisement include great advancements in computer gaming and TV programs (Richard, and Williams, 2001, p
S. And the rates of TV viewing and video game playing (Robinson, 1999, p
Obesity Preventing Childhood Obesity Nina Davuluri of Syracuse, New York met with several dozen students at the Bell Elementary School in Tulsa, Oklahoma on June 6 to discuss her experiences with childhood obesity (Eger, 2014)
Secondary prevention identifies individuals in the early stages of the disease process before symptoms manifest (Turnock, 2012, p. 54) For children, this might involve tracking body mass index (BMI) over time and identifying those who may be overweight (Hoelscher, Kirk, Ritchie, Cunningham-Sabo, & Academy Positions Committee, 2013)