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The Lasting Effects of Childhood Traumas, 2006.
This paper analyzes the long-term effects of childhood traumas and the resulting impact on psychological development.
2,051 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 68.95
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This paper, presented as a cause and effect essay as opposed to a research paper, focuses on the effects and eventual treatment of childhood trauma. This paper discusses how and why experts must treat cases of childhood trauma much in the same manner as one would handle cases of child abuse or neglect. This paper delves into the motivations and the implications of violence and trauma being exposed to children and its significant impact on both their personality and psychological development. This paper also looks at how a child's cognitive and emotional development are impacted in later stages, long after the initial traumatic experience. The writer of this paper explores the treatments and therapies available to both parents and children in dealing with the long-term effects of neglect, abuse as well as exposure to traumatic events.
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"It is also important to think of personality development and how to present things such as patterns of family violence, concentrating specifically on domestic violence among families in need. A lot of people don't know about differentiations made in the terminology of abuse such as discrete and episodic violence. I learned about violence being used to abuse children as being pushing, shouting, and yelling. In terms of violence, there is a lot of psychological and sexual abuse of children that goes on that affects their development, and this does not concentrate only on physical abuse. This makes the definition of trauma broader. In terms of physical abuse, this facet of child abuse can be divided into sections of mild abuse, severe abuse, and abuse resulting in injury."
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Early Childhood Trauma in the Development of Borderline Personality Disorder, 2002.
An in-depth analysis of whether trauma in childhood may lead to the development of BPD.
6,540 words (approx. 26.2 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 160.95
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This paper includes an extensive literature review of the role of trauma in the development of BPD, along with a clinical case study of a girl with BPD, and a transcript of an actual conversation between therapist and patient. BPD is characterized by a combination of impulsive, emotional, and cognitive deficits in personality functioning. The disorder seems to develop as a result of early childhood trauma, especially traumatic experiences related to parental neglect and abuse. Children who are classified as being highly abused tend to have greater tendencies toward developing BPD than non-abused children. This paper explores the association between childhood trauma and the development of borderline personality disorder in adult females.
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"Borderline Personality Disorder is characterized by an array of symptoms that are most prevalent in females. According to the DSM-IV, BPD is defined as: A pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following: 1. Frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined abandonment 2. A pattern of unstable and intense interpersonal relationships characterized by alternating between extremes of idealization and devaluation. 3. Identity disturbance: markedly and persistently unstable self-image or sense of self. 4. Impulsivity in at least two areas that are potentially self-damaging (e.g., spending, sex, substance abuse, reckless driving, binge eating). 5. Recurrent suicidal behavior, gestures, or threats, or self-mutilating behavior. 6. Affective instability due to a marked reactivity of mood (e.g., intense episodic dysphoria, irritability, or anxiety usually lasting a few hours and only rarely more than a few days). 7. Chronic feelings of emptiness. 8. Inappropriate, intense anger or difficulty controlling anger (e.g., frequent displays of temper, constant anger, recurrent physical fights). 9. Transient, stress-related paranoid ideation or severe dissociative symptoms. (American Psychiatric Association, 1995) "
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Borderline Personality Disorder, 1996.
Diagnostic features (fear, mistrust, powerlessness, impulsivity, unstable self-image), treatment alternatives, childhood trauma, relationship with therapist.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 10 sources, AU$ 76.95
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"Although Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) continues to present practicing psychologists with difficult challenges, progress is being made in its treatment. Part of the progress stems from increased awareness by the therapeutic community of the intense level of commitment required to make inroads into this disorder. Assisting BPD clients places a longterm, nurturing responsibility on the therapist that can strain the emotional resources of even the most experienced professional.
The diagnostic features of BPD are outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (American Psychiatric Association, 1994) also known as DSM-IV. According to DSM-IV the essential feature of BPD is a pattern of difficulty in maintaining interpersonal relationships, self-concept and affects, and marked impulsivity. Norcross (1995) describes BPD..."
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Content Analysis of Childhood Obesity, 2008.
This essay analyzes the problem of childhood obesity and includes a working definition of childhood obesity, a look at its causes and effects, and suggestions for solving the problem.
785 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 2 sources, APA, AU$ 29.95
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This essay focuses on the problem of childhood obesity and is based on a systems analysis approach to the problem. The author first defines the key terms that are involved in the problem of childhood obesity, and then determines how the problem as a whole can be dealt with. The author concludes that child obesity is a significant problem in modern society fortified by mass media, but that there must be more active familial responsibility in order to correct childhood obesity.
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"Although this is a systems analysis, the role of cause and effect cannot be overlooked. The problem of childhood obesity cannot be solved without looking at what might cause this problem. What are some of these causes? Many experts who study nutrition and diet have concluded that a big cause is today's culture. First, people want things quickly and done easily, as their time seems to be limited. As a result of this cause, parents give their children too much "fast food" and other types of prepackaged and prepared foods that are often highly unhealthy and filled with fats and cholesterol. The second cause is today's high-tech media, which gives many people, including children, a very "sedentary" or nonactive life style."
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Infancy Trauma and Its Effects, 2004.
An overview of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of infancy trauma.
2,878 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 91.95
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This paper discusses the definition of infancy trauma, its meaning, causes, and its effects. The purpose of the study is to make the readers aware of the relative terms, which are attached with the derivation of infancy trauma and its gradual effects and which arise with in the individual's mind. A thorough analysis and observation of the details and related facts are included in the paper, which shows that infancy trauma is a sort of psychological trauma that occurs when an infant feels rejected or neglected and how such feelings then mature by the passage of time.
Outline
Introduction
The Definition and Meaning of "Infancy Trauma"
The Effects of Infancy Trauma
The Treatment For Infancy Trauma
Conclusion
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"Infancy trauma arises when an infant feels as if he/she is rejected or neglected. The emotion, which arises due to this rejection simultaneously, generates negative feelings with in the mind of the individuals and ultimately such individuals are attacked by infancy trauma. The findings and research in this regard have shown that an infant starts feeling emotions when he develops his ego. The development of ego starts after 6-8 months and during this time it is the responsibility of the parents to take care of the child. If due to any reason an infant is neglected at this age, then he is most likely to face infancy trauma in the later years of his life."
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Middle Childhood, 2007.
This paper discusses middle childhood and the importance of applying theories on middle childhood in the classroom.
1,658 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 57.95
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In this article, the writer analyzes the importance of understanding the stages of human development in the classroom. Specifically, this work analyzes some of the problems that might result from a teacher's lack of such understanding. The focus of this paper is on middle childhood and includes a discussion of teacher behaviors that serve to promote students' thinking abilities, behaviors that would help students achieve greater success and behaviors that would promote the social and emotional well-being of the individual student, as well as improve the classroom environment for children in that stage. Finally this work includes classroom practices and materials that serve to promote diversity and equity within the educational experience.
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Objective
Introduction
Developmentally Appropriate Classroom Practice
Classroom Practices: Diversity and Equity in Education
Summary and Conclusion
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"At this stage of development the students are very conscious of what their peers think of them and it begins to be important to be accepted among their peers at this stage of development. It is important at this stage of development that the teacher motivates students to participate in classroom activities and discussions and that the students are rewarded for participation. The teacher must work towards the students feeling good about participation even when they give a wrong answer, therefore motivation and reward must be focused toward participation and not just giving the right answer. The teacher should be able to assess the social dynamics among the group of students and in doing so call upon those she has noted are 'leaders' in the group to assist her in motivating other student's participation. In motivating the natural leaders of the classroom group in participation of learning it will become socially acceptable for others in the group to actively participate in classroom activities."
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Childhood Onset Schizophrenia, 2007.
A discussion of the possible causes and treatment of childhood onset schizophrenia.
2,070 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 69.95
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This paper addresses childhood onset schizophrenia (COS) and the controversy surrounding the causes as well as the diagnostic distinction between childhood onset schizophrenia and the more known disorder schizophrenia, which is prevalent in adults. For the purposes of providing a differential diagnosis and a definitive clinical picture of COS, the paper examines the disorder as diagnosed prior to the age of thirteen. The paper points out that, until recently, the term childhood schizophrenia was given to a highly diverse mix of children with very little in common other than a profound and chronic disturbance during early childhood. The paper concludes that, although much work has been written about childhood onset schizophrenia, there are still many issues subject to debate.
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"The assessment of diagnosing childhood onset schizophrenia is a very delicate matter and all areas of the child's life have to come into consideration. Because of the severity of schizophrenia and the elements it shares with other psychotic mood disorders, it is very important to perform thorough assessment prior to diagnosis. This assessment involves structured interviews, symptom scales, and diagnostic decision trees like those found in the DSM-IV-TR manual. The individuals that should be interviewed include the child, their parents, teachers, siblings and even their peers. A clear distinction is necessary to be determined so that proper action can be taken. The interview with parents and children must be thorough and include information on recent events, changes in mental state and functioning, developmental history and, as we have seen before family history. Information on family history is significant as the rate of schizophrenia is increased among first degree relatives (Gonthier, 2004)."
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Childhood Sexual Abuse, 2002.
An examination of the effects of childhood sexual abuse on female and male adults.
2,869 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 21 sources, MLA, AU$ 91.95
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This paper discusses how childhood sexual abuse continues to be prevalent and prevention or intervention efforts are considered a failure since childhood sexual abuse often results in effects that continue into adulthood. It looks at how relationships between this sexual abuse and adult problems such as depression, anxiety, drug abuse, attempted suicide and psychiatric disorders, have been found. It proposes a study to investigate these effects of childhood sexual abuse on female and male adults, in an equal group, nonclinical sample.
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Statement of the Problem
Introduction
Study Purpose
Definition of Terms
Significance of the Study
Literature Review
Childhood Sexual Abuse
Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Specific Effects of Depression and Anxiety
Study Design
Research Questions and Hypotheses
Methodology
Subjects
Instruments
Procedures
Data Analysis
Limitations
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"Sexual abuse of children has been reported 80,000 times a year and the numbers of unreported cases is considered to be even greater. The long-term effects of this abuse are far reaching and devastating. The abuse may take place in various situations, to include within the family, in a school, at a neighbors, or with a random molester. Children are not in a position to cope with sexual stimulation or the psychological ramifications involved with the interaction. The child may care for the abuser and become trapped between the need for that person and the need to be rid of the abuse. These children develop a loss of self-esteem with feelings of worthlessness and they become withdrawn, mistrustful, and have an abnormal sexual perspective."
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The Philosophy of Childhood, 2007.
This paper explores D. H. Lawrence's philosophy of childhood and child development.
6,416 words (approx. 25.7 pages), 20 sources, MLA, AU$ 158.95
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The paper discusses Lawrence's philosophical works "Psychoanalysis and the Unconscious" and "Fantasia of the Unconscious" as well as his novels, "The Rainbow" and Women in Love". The paper explains Lawrence's philosophical works in parallel with these two novels in order to show Lawrence's conceptions of both childhood development and the unconscious as well as the precise nature of the relationship between his fictional and philosophical texts. The paper explores the way Lawrence characterises childhood development as a fall from Edenic childhood to adult consciousness. The paper then portrays how Lawrence's narratives of childhood development function in terms of his writing as a whole.
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"D. H. Lawrence wrote in the foreword to Fantasia of the Unconscious that his philosophical works, or 'pseudophilosoph[ies],' were 'deduced from the novels and poems, not the reverse', thus indicating that his two closely-related works Psychoanalysis and the Unconscious and Fantasia of the Unconscious were to be seen as exegeses of the ideas presented within his novels. As the titles of these two works indicate, of primary interest to Lawrence was the concept of the 'unconscious,' a large part of his exploration of which was based around ideas of childhood development. Of Lawrence's novels, The Rainbow and Women in Love perhaps deal most explicitly with these themes, presenting the development of not just one character, but of several successive generations of the Brangwen family. This being the case, reading Lawrence's philosophical works in parallel with these two novels should provide an illuminating view of not only Lawrence's conceptions of both childhood development and the unconscious but also the precise nature of the relationship between Lawrence's fictional and philosophical texts."
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Childhood Emotional Development, 2008.
An examination of childhood emotional development and how the social environment plays an important role in emotional development.
2,046 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 68.95
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This paper examines traditional schools of thought on childhood emotional development, recent research and probable future directions. The paper explains that one of the most important motivators for positive emotional childhood development is the social environment. The paper then points out that children who enjoy healthy positive social relationships tend to develop more proficiently on an academic and sporting scale; they are also more likely to have greater self-esteem and self-worth than those who endure relationship problems. The paper also looks at how the personality of adolescents is a very important part of childhood emotional development. The paper suggests that the development of children in modern times has been associated with sweeping global changes, perhaps most notably the Internet.
Outline:
Introduction
Vygotsky
Freud
Erikson
Ainsworth
The Social Environment: An Important Part of Emotional Development
Older Children and Adolescence
Current Childhood Development Concerns
Conclusion
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"It is for this reason that children are taught at school from an early age the importance of practicing good social skills and engaging in pro-social behaviors. The importance of a positive social environment for children has been recognized by research which suggests that social development problems cause greater problems over time, leading to adult mental health problems (ibid, p. 98). However, approaches to implementing social skills in children have varied over the decades. Thinking in the 1970s revolved primarily around three schools of thought. The psychoanalytical school of thought maintained that through interpretation of unconscious thoughts, children develop a latent awareness related to appropriate social behaviors. The humanistic approach suggested that children benefit most from empathy and accepting environmental conditions, and that these preconditions were sufficient for future emotional development. The third approach, the behavior modification approach, proposed that appropriate behaviors be treated with reinforcement, increasing the chance that healthy behaviors would appear as the child developed (ibid)."
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Childhood Obesity, 2007.
An examination of how childhood obesity affects society both in the present and in the future.
1,732 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 59.95
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This paper discusses how childhood obesity rates are continuing to rise and how effective actions need to occur to prevent childhood obesity and lower rates of obesity. The paper looks at how many factors contribute to childhood obesity and how there are many prevention strategies. It also examines how obesity increases the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma and many other chronic diseases. The paper contends that childhood obesity not only affects the parents and the children, but everyone, including the money spent on obesity related healthcare. This epidemic is changing our society, and America needs to wake up and change how the food industry is working right now.
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"Moreover, childhood obesity can have a big impact on the child's health. Type II diabetes was referred as Adult diabetes because adults were the ones who were mainly affected and were at risk for this disease, however since so many children are being affected by this disease it is now referred to as Type II diabetes. "The parallel increase of obesity in children and adolescents is reported to be the most significant factor for the rise in diabetes" (American Obesity Association). Childhood obesity can also lead to asthma as well as hypertension; obese children are nine times more likely to suffer from hypertension than a non-obese child (American Obesity Association). Children who are obese can also suffer from orthopedic conditions because their bones are not strong enough to hold the excess weight their bodies have."
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Trauma, 2005.
Examines and analyzes the nature of trauma from a clinical perspective.
1,550 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 53.95
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This paper explains that the successful treatment of trauma begins with close exploration of the nature of trauma including its symptomology and pathology as well as examination of its psychiatric impact on patients. The paper also explains that the the effects of trauma are highly individualistic and that the treatment of people affected by trauma should also, therefore, be individualistic.
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"The analysis of trauma is complex at best. To understand trauma one must first examine the prevalence of trauma and its impact on society. Research suggests that a majority of individuals will experience some form of trauma at one point or another during their lives (Holman, 2000:808). Trauma by its nature is a stressful event that often presents differently depending on an individual's unique coping mechanisms. To a large degree it is not certain how exactly patients will respond to trauma."
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Childhood in the South, 2006.
A review of literature looking at the different ways children and childhood are viewed from country to country and region to region.
3,673 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 108.95
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This paper examines literature concerning the differences between the treatment and view of children in southern-based settings and the treatment and view of children in western, northern-based settings. The paper also discusses the methodology through which cultures justify and define the rights and "best interests" of children, and the ways in which the dynamics of child-adult relationships are identified and categorized.
Erica Burman: Appealing and Appalling Children,
Psychoanalytic Studies, 1999
Chris Jenks: Childhood 1996
Erica Burman: The Abnormal Distribution of Development:
Policies for Southern women and children; Gender Place & Culture:
A Journal of Feminist Geography 1995:
B. Rwezaura: The Concept of the Child's Best Interests
in the Changing Economic and Social Context of Sub-Saharan
Africa (in The Best Interests of the Child, Philip Alston)
Allison James: Childhood Identities: Self and Social Relationships
in the Experience of the Child 1993:
Michael Freeman: The Moral Status of Children: Essays on the
Rights of the Child 1997:
Martin Woodhead: "Psychology and the Cultural Construction of
Children's Needs" (in Constructing and Reconstructing Childhood:
Contemporary Issues in the Sociological Study of Childhood) 1997:
Abdullahi An-Na'Im: "Cultural Transformation and Normative
Consensus on the Best Interests of the Child" (in The Best
Interests of the Child) 1994:
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"Meantime, the world is changing rapidly for some children, notably in the north, though the ongoing - and often positive, forward-leaning - dynamics of market globalization, high-speed information and communication systems, and more; but for many millions of children in the south, the world stays pretty much the same. For those southern children, it is, unfortunately, all about survival. If enlightened leadership in the north and south can carefully construct better approaches through progressive and pragmatic models - not just degrees and "conventions" through the United Nations, but real, tangible formulae - for positive plans that improve futures for children universally, the world will be a safer, richer, more peaceful place in which to live and grow up."
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Childhood Innocence in Literature, 2005.
This paper discusses the subject of childhood innocence in 'Treasure Island' and 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.
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In this essay, the writer explains that to understand childhood innocence in Treasure Island and Huckleberry Finn it is helpful to have an understanding of what constitutes childhood in these novels. This paper attempts to explain that concept, followed by an explanation of why childhood innocence is difficult to have in literature at the time that Mark Twain and Robert Louis Stevenson were writing. It then examines the concept of childhood innocence in both Treasure Island and Huckleberry Finn, comparing and contrasting the texts' themes in its depiction.
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"One frequently explored theme in the nineteenth century was that of childhood innocence. At that time, it was not unusual for children to be thought of as "little adults." Although they were given shelter and education by their parents, children were often pulled out of school to help with work on the farm or in family businesses. Children, therefore, were allowed to be children as long as the harvest or other work didn't interfere."
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Childhood Developmental Stages, 2005.
This paper investigates the depiction in films of three childhood developmental stages.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 33.95
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This paper examines, using Erik Erikson's developmental model, infancy, toddlerhood, early childhood and middle childhood the way they are depicted in Hollywood movies. The author evaluates whether these stages are accurate depictions or whether they distort the psych-social crisis associated with the developmental stage. The paper includes films "Rebel without a Cause", "Man on Fire", "To Kill a Mockingbird", "The Straight Story" and "Sunset Boulevard".
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"The purpose of this paper is to examine three developmental stages and the way they are depicted in the movies or on television programs emphasizing whether these depictions are accurate."
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Childhood Obesity, 2008.
An overview of the issues concerned with childhood obesity with a focus on San Diego, California.
1,221 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 44.95
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This paper relates that childhood obesity is reaching epidemic proportions all over the United States. The paper then explains that obesity can be controlled by the individual who experiences it and that, although some individuals might be unable to control obesity caused by physical factors, they might be able to reduce other factors that cause obesity. The paper then discusses how, for that reason, the city of San Diego has instituted some measures that may reduce the incidence of childhood obesity in the area. This paper then focuses on some of the causes of childhood obesity and suggests some ways for families to address the issue.
Outline:
Childhood Obesity Overview
Causes of Obesity
Prevention and Treatment of Obesity
Conclusion
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"Berry et al. (2004) explains that diet and exercise, as well as nutritional education, have all been proven to have an influence both on weight loss and on preventing obesity. Restricting calorie intake is proven to create the negative energy balance required to lose weight, while increased activity both enhances the speed of the weight loss and increases the probability that weight will remain off (Berry et al., 2004). One weight loss diet mentioned in the article is the "traffic light diet," also known as the glycemic index diet. This diet color codes dietary components by the number of fat grams that they contain. This diet, according to the authors, has been shown to produce a "significant short-term decrease in obesity," while it encourages improved eating patterns (Berry et al., 2004, p. 432). "
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