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Effects of Obesity, 2008.
This paper presents a project dealing with the problems of obesity and focuses on the Borough Park Community in Brooklyn, NY.
4,056 words (approx. 16.2 pages), 14 sources, APA, AU$ 159.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that obesity is a serious problem facing the citizens of America today that could lead to a variety of problems down the road, health problems that could further strain the health care industry and ultimately affect the future economic viability of the United States. The writer looks at obese individuals and the related ensuing diseases and health issues and presents a project that focuses on the citizens residing in Brooklyn, NY and in particular the Borough Park Community. The project concentrates on assessing and educating those citizens who are most at risk or are currently suffering from the effects of obesity. The writer concludes that the project seeks to develop solutions that impact not only the local community of Borough Park, but will also influence and impact communities around the nation, and ultimately around the globe.
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" The situation is that many of the nation's citizens are eating a less-healthy diet and a diet that is rich in fats and sugars. This type of diet can lead to obesity and the problems associated with being overweight. Diseases such as diabetes and hypertension are prevalent in high-risk individuals such as people suffering from obesity. Assessing the problem as it pertains to Borough Park is the primary goal of this project. Once the assessment is finished, then a further objective would be to create an educational program that will allow for nutritional instruction designed for this specific community and its citizens."
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Public Health and Obesity, 2007.
An analysis of the epidemiological principals of obesity and the case for deeming obesity a public health issue.
896 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 46.95
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This paper discusses epidemiological principles in identifying who is affected by obesity. It also looks at what constitutes obesity, its changing trend over time and where obesity is most prevalent. The paper analyzes the literature regarding the epidemiology of obesity and examines the case that is made for deeming obesity a public health issue worldwide.
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"As there are many diseases associated with obesity as a risk factor, causality must be determined between obesity and the disease. For example, obesity is one component of metabolic syndrome, which is a syndrome comprised of insulin resistance, central obesity, dyslipidemia and hypertension. In a cross-sectional study by Yoo, Niklas, Baranowski, Zakeri, Jau-Yang, Srinivasan et al (2004) attempted to explore the relation between metabolic syndrome risk factor acquisition and diet in young adults. 1181 young adults aged 19-38 were risk-stratified (no risk, 1-2 risk factors and 3 or more risk factors) and their dietary habits recorded using a self-administered food group consumption questionnaire, where the group with no risk factors tended to consume more fruits, fruit juices and vegetables than those with 1-2 risk factors (3.30 +/- 0.09 vs. 2.99 +/- 0.07 servings per day; p < 0.05) (Yoo, Niklas, Baranowski, Zakeri, Jau-Yang, Srinivasan et al, 2004). In addition, this study also found that sweetened beverage intake among whites with one or more risk factors (1.45 +/- 0.08 vs. 1.77 +/- 0.07 and 2.22 +/- 0.15 servings per day, respectively, in men; 1.26 +/- 0.06 vs. 1.62 +/- 0.05 and 1.78 +/- 0.13 servings per day, respectively, in women; P < 0.001) was significantly higher compared to subjects without risk factors, and was not significant in African Americans (Yoo, Niklas, Baranowski, Zakeri, Jau-Yang, Srinivasan et al, 2004)."
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Health Effects of Obesity, 2004.
An analysis of the widespread problem of obesity and the subsequent health risks.
2,081 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 95.95
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This paper discusses the worldwide problem of obesity in children and in adults. The paper identifies the easy availability of high-fat, high-carbohydrate foods coupled with a decline in physical activity, as the main cause of obesity. The paper contends that obesity is associated with many diverse health complications ranging from non-fatal debilitating conditions to life threatening chronic diseases, such as coronary heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancers. The paper examines the importance of correct nutrition in combating and preventing obesity.
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"One of the most commonly given reasons for the increase in the incidence of obesity is lifestyle habits and basic overeating. It should however also be noted that the causes of obesity are interrelated. For example, modern living conditions, eating habits, quality of food and psychological aspects have played a vital role in contributing to the increase in obesity worldwide. Modern fast-food diets consist of hamburgers, French fries and cola drinks, while the most commonly consumed grain is white bread; the favorite meat is beef, and the most frequently eaten vegetable is the potato, usually as French fries. Most junk food contains too many preservatives and flavor enhancing salts which causes high blood pressure, and which can aggravate asthma, or lead to stomach cancer or kidney failure. Foods like salty snacks, ham, bacon and ready meals all contain lots of salt."
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The Effects of Fast Food on Health, 2007.
A discussion of the effects of fast food on the health of Americans.
1,234 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 62.95
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The essay argues that the fast food industry is causing major health concerns for Americans. The paper defines and analyzes health and obesity and then discusses whether fast food contributes to bad health. It looks at the calories, sodium, fat and cholesterol contained within within fast food. The paper also looks at look at three major fast food chains that offer different kinds of food: McDonald's, Taco Bell and Kentucky Fried Chicken.
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"In today's high paced society, Americans are constantly looking for faster service. This demand for speed has brought us faster internet services, faster toll booths, and faster ways to do our shopping. It has also brought about a boom in the fast food market. In 2002, one in four people ate fast food everyday. Over 64 million people worldwide visited a McDonalds that year. At the same time, obesity is on the rise among Americans. Two out of every three adults is considered obese, as well as 37% of children. This poses the question: is fast food making Americans fatter and unhealthier?"
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The Health Risks of Childhood Obesity, 2002.
The paper discusses the problem of childhood obesity and analyzes the possible causes. In addition to this, the paper discusses as to what should be done to resolve this problem.
2,260 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 101.95
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This paper presents a study conducted on the increasing number of children classed as overweight or obese The author examines how childhood obesity most often lends to adulthood obesity, and how this may give rise to an immense public health problem in the future. The specific aim of the research study is to find out the reasons for the existence of the problem of obesity among the children, to study the consequences of the problem on the physical and mental health of the individual and to propose different solutions to the problem.
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"The research plan is developed with the aim to identify the health risks associated with childhood obesity. The research objectives thus defined aim at the identification of the health risks associated with the problem and on proposing the possible solutions to the problem. Moreover, it is the objective of our research to find out the possible causes of the problem and to define specific tools that are used for the identification of the problem. We have taken a sample of 30 individuals consisting of 15 girls and 15 boys within an age limit of 6-10 years. The sample is taken out of a wide population of the children attending schools and facing the problem of obesity. Sampling is done on random basis as it was the most convenient and simplest method of sampling when dealing with such a huge population. The research findings are based on the observations of the behavior of the children with respect to their eating habits, physical activities etc. The aim was to identify the reasons and consequences of obesity. After identification of the problem and the causes of the problem several suggestions are made in order to overcome the problem of obesity."
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Mental Health and Physical Health, 2005.
Discusses the reasoning behind two beliefs - whether or not mental health should be treated on par with physical health.
930 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 49.95
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There are two arguments regarding the treatment of mental health. Some believe that it should receive the same amount of health care coverage as physical illness, while others argue that the costs of treating mental illness could lead to severe problems. To better understand these arguments, this paper examines two articles, "Mental Health Should be Treated on Par with Physical Health," by Lewis L. Judd, and "Mental Health Should Not be treated on Par with Physical Health," by Richard E. Vatz, as well as two of their reference sources.
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"Martin Bobgan and Deidre Bobgan, the writers of an article titled, "Mental Illness is not a Disease" would probably agree that spending money on mental illness, and treating it equally to physical illness would be a lost cause. Although their opinion is much more drastic than that of Richard Vatz, all three writers would probably seem to agree that covering mental illness in insurance coverage would not be helpful to society. In the article, Mental Illness is not a Disease," Martin and Deidre Bobgan profess that people "continue to promote the false concept of mental illness, to align it with medicine, and consign it to science." It is apparent that these writers believe that the mental state and one's physical well-being fall into completely different categories."
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Health Education and Health Promotion, 2002.
An overview of health education and promotion programs in the States today.
3,650 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 14 sources, AU$ 195.95
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This paper examines programs for health education and health promotion in the United States today. It identifies the importance of health promotion and theoretical models of health promotion. It also focuses on appeals to diverse groups within American society.15 pgs, bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Childhood Obesity, 2006.
This in-depth research paper provides a qualitative examination of the physiological and psychological effects of obesity among American children as well as the factors contributing to this growing epidemic.
9,375 words (approx. 37.5 pages), 39 sources, MLA, AU$ 282.95
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This well-researched paper details the results of various studies that prove obesity and overweight conditions among adolescents are the results of multiple elements. This paper explores the genetic influences that can increase an individual's susceptibility to overweight or obese conditions. This paper analyzes the factors that contribute to obesity while focusing on the genetic, environmental and parental issues. One factor that is contributing to the nation's obesity epidemic is inadequate participation in active sports by young children. This paper details the results of a study that sampled 50 physical educators to determine their perceptions of the unintended physiological and psychological consequences of childhood obesity in their classrooms. This paper looks at the nutritional and dietary habits of adolescents which determine what factors are most likely to contribute to obesity. The writer of this paper explores the social, emotional and physical effects of obesity among children. This paper details the physical effects in obese children, which prove they are more susceptible to suffering lifelong health problems such as heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes and even orthopedic problems.
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Introduction
Review of the Literature
Methodology
Findings
Discussion
Conclusions
References
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"With regard to nutrition and dietary intake, the data currently available indicates that Americans are consuming more calories but are not compensating for them with increased physical activity. According to the U.S. Department of agriculture, Americans in the 1990's were consuming more food and several hundred more calories per day than they did in the 1970s. Much of this observed increase can be associated with an increase in eating away from home. A study by McCrory and colleagues found that an increasing proportion of household food income was spent on food prepared away from home and that frequently eating restaurant food was associated with being overweight. In two-career families where there is no one at home to prepare healthy meals, warming up packaged foods, picking up fast food, or dining out has become the norm. "Eating is also a form of entertainment and a forum for socializing, as the number and variety of restaurants has mushroomed in recent years." Grantmakers in Health. As a result of this, the amount of meals eaten outside the home has almost doubled in the past few decades."
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Youth Obesity, 2007.
This paper explores the effects of obesity during childhood and adolescence.
1,155 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 57.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the various effects of obesity on the lives of children. The writer notes that although research is limited linking overweight children and poor academic performance, there is at least one study linking overweight children and absenteeism. However, the writer points out that there is substantial research linking obese children and adolescents with low-self esteem, depression and anxiety disorders. Research also indicates that overweight/obese youths are more likely to be victims of teasing and verbal abuse by peers, and to be excluded from play and other social activities, leading many of them to choose younger playmates who are less likely to be judgmental. The writer concludes by showing that research has found that overweight/obese youths are at higher risks for diabetes, fatty liver, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea.
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"One study showed that decreasing self-esteem in obese children resulted in significantly elevated levels of loneliness, sadness, and nervousness, while other studies suggest that overweight youths are unhappy with their weight and tend to experience more depressive symptoms than normal weight children.
Although verbal victimization in overweight and obese children was limited to name-calling and teasing, it did not include any reference to race, color or religion, thus is it assumed that the name-calling referenced their physical appearance. However, verbal bully-perpetrating in overweight and obese children did reference others' race, color or religion, thus it seems that obese and overweight bully-perpetrators did not want to draw attention to themselves by focusing on weight issues and instead made comments related to ethnic identity. Past studies indicate that negative stereotypes associated with overweight and obesity in childhood decline with increasing age. Overweight during adolescence was found to effect high-school performance and college acceptance. Moreover, overweight and obese children and adolescents are less likely to marry as adults, and are more likely to have lower household income than non-obese adolescents."
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Obesity and the Elderly, 2007.
This paper discuses health promotion and health teaching strategies for obesity and older people.
1,210 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 60.95
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This paper explains that, although weight loss is recommended for older adults who are overweight and obese in the same way as it is advised for younger adults, there are questions concerning the long-term health effects of weight loss for elderly individuals. The author points out that, if older people are very obese, they will experience acute and chronic problems, but being underweight is actually a more serious problem since it has a greater link with mortality than does obesity. The paper relates that, in identifying the older person's weight loss goals, it must be remembered that, in terms of mobility, intentional weight loss by the older person does not always produce benefits. The author suggests that the best point to begin is with some concern that the person has about the effects of their obesity.
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Health Teaching and Learning Strategies
Conclusion
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"There are also cultural factors that include learned beliefs and traditions, as well as extrinsic factors such as advertising. Certain eating patterns, especially cultural ones, may contribute to the epidemic of obesity. For example, elderly Hispanics have a high prevalence of obesity, diabetes, systolic hypertension, and physical disability because their diets are high in refined grains. These patterns are based in the determinants of health because they illustrate the interactions between biology, culture, food availability, education and lifestyle."
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Obesity, 2004.
An extensive analysis of the growing epidemic of obesity in the United States.
5,293 words (approx. 21.2 pages), 19 sources, MLA, AU$ 192.95
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This paper claims that it is becoming obvious that there are numerous causes for the obesity epidemic in America, ranging from easy accessibility of food of all sorts, diminished opportunities to walk as part of daily life, invention of attractive sedentary activities such as computer game playing, genetic factors and possibly others as yet undiscovered. The paper contends that in order to change this process, the attention and cooperation of adult Americans is needed. The paper assesses that pointing out the immediacy of the problems caused by obesity is a place to start; educating American adults about the most effective food choices is another, as is encouraging exercise. The paper explains that because the connection between the myriad health problems is not of concern to most Americans, until they have experienced ill health, it might be necessary not to frighten them away from ineffective behaviors, but to reward them for adopting effective ones. With the cost of obesity to the nation as a whole, it would seem worthwhile to investigate the possibility of rewarding companies for creating foods that more closely follow the updated guidelines and rewarding citizens for participating in nutritional education and exercise programs that enhance, rather than damage, health.
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Introduction
Pockets of Obesity
Obesity in Adults
Obesity in Youth
Children in WIC Program
Costs of Overweight and Obesity in Georgia
Epidemic Proportions
Etiology of Overweight and Obesity
Effects of Obesity and Overweight
Reducing the Incidence of Obesity
Conclusion
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"There are various concepts concerning the development of overweight and obesity, from the purely genetic to the purely environmental to a combination of the two. Spence-Jones notes that "The chronic nature of obesity develops as a result of the interaction between an individual's genetic structure, cultural influences, lifestyle behaviors, and other environmental factors" (2002). As subsets of those findings, Spence-Jones notes that some view obesity as a behavioral problem based on poor nutritional knowledge and poor eating habits, along with scant exercise. Acknowledging that possibility, Spence-Jones notes that society has experienced increased reliance on motor vehicles because of urban sprawl, removing significant daily walking from human behavior in those areas. In addition, such leisure activities as video games and computer surfing have increased the number of hours people spend in sedentary activities. In addition, Spence-Jones notes, some believe the abundance and easy accessibility of 'junk' food has contributed to the problem, as has advertising: "The food industry spends an estimated $26 billion on annual advertisement" (Spence-Jones 2002) and much of it is for fast-food chains and snack foods."
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Childhood Obesity, 2008.
This paper discusses the increase in childhood obesity and its harmful health consequences.
1,153 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 57.95
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The paper reveals that in spite of the growing awareness of the health problems associated with obesity, childhood obesity is on the rise. The paper explores the dangers associated with childhood obesity including future health risks of diabetes, heart disease, cancer and other weight-related ailments. The paper also looks at the social stigma of overweight children. Finally, the paper examines the role of parents in the development of childhood obesity and obesity prevention.
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"Obesity is a major health problem in America today, and being overweight is a problem that often begins in childhood. Childhood obesity is both a problem in itself, creating health problems that may last for a lifetime, including many that may not be manifested until adulthood; and also a precursor for obesity in adulthood, a time of life when obesity can have even greater health problems. Among the problems associated with obesity are overweight In addition, childhood obesity has social consequences which can mark a child for life and which often isolate the child from his or her peers."
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Obesity in America, 2004.
This paper discusses a major public health problem in the United States, obesity.
3,405 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 140.95
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This paper defines obesity as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, which, in most cases, means that the individual is about 30 pounds over their ideal weight. The author points out that a factor complicating the calculation of the cost of obesity to public health is that obesity engenders and is linked to a wide range of other diseases and ailments that also increase the cost to the public sector and health care in general. The paper concludes that alarm bells with regard to public and private health care and obesity have been ringing for some time now; however, this alarm has risen to a new and more strident level by the increasing number of children and adolescents who now are overweight or obese.
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The Extent of the Problem
Obesity: Definition and Causes
Related illness
Public Health
Conclusion
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"Obesity has a concomitant affect on an individual?s overall health and can subsequently be connected to other illness and ailments and is also an exacerbating factor in many common diseases. "As obesity rates continue to grow at epidemic proportions in this country, the net effect will be dramatic increases in related chronic health conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease." Obesity also has an effect on many common illnesses such as diabetes, particularly type-2 diabetes. This form of diabetes is usually diagnosed in patients over 40 years of age and is caused by the body?s inability to process insulin correctly. This form of diabetes is directly linked to obesity and physical inactivity."
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The Effects of Growing Up Overweight, 2004.
An analysis of the increasing problem of obesity in children and the effect this has on their lives.
2,042 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 94.95
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This paper examines the increasing problem of children being overweight or obese. The paper explores the problems that overweight and obese children have, both physically and emotionally. Physically, these children deal with many ailments at an earlier age than was previously assumed to be the case; even heart disease can start in childhood when a sedentary lifestyle and a high-calorie diet cause weight gain. Emotionally, many of these children are also depressed and uncomfortable with their bodies and lives.
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"That is not to say that riding bicycles everywhere is the secret to weight loss in children, but it does serve to indicate that there are fewer children interested in exercise today and that it is one of the problems that contributes to the obesity epidemic. Bicycling is not the only exercise that is important and on the decline. Even walking and participating in physical education classes in school has decreased in recent years, and the lack of exercise directly correlates with the weight that many children have begun to put on (Gillman, Rifas-Shiman, Camargo, Berkey, Frazier, Rockett, Field, & Colditz, 2001)."
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Obesity In Children, 2002.
A report on the problem of obesity in America with particular emphasis on obesity in children and the medical complications arising from obesity.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 51.95
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Obesity is a major problem in America. Children are becoming obese and this will lead to obesity as an adult. Obesity can lead to serious disease in children such as diabetes. It is time that America take action and stop obesity in children.
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Children and Obesity, 2006.
This well-researched paper analyzes the growing problem of childhood obesity in America.
2,576 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 113.95
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The writer of this paper presents a research proposal for the study of childhood obesity while examining whether or not television viewing directly impacts on this growing trend. This paper explores the significant rise in childhood obesity and the resulting health problems that result from poor nutrition and lack of exercise, which can be life threatening. The writer of this paper contends and explains why childhood obesity is becoming a significant public health issue, with medical and psychological consequences that persist into adulthood. This paper supplies data and statistics relevant to this particular topic. Depending on how overweight in children is defined, at least 11% and possibly as many as 25% of U.S. children and adolescents are deemed obese. This paper discusses the health risks surrounding obesity, which include diabetes, high blood pressure and heart problems. This paper examines the correlation between television and obesity in children and details the mixed results of various studies relating to this particular issue. This paper also contains the full text of an article as well as an illustrative graph pertaining to childhood obesity.
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Abstract
Flow of Information
Statement of the Problem
Methodology
Data Collection
Discussion
References
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"Research has been conducted to examine the issue of childhood obesity and within those studies television viewing has been included, but there are few studies that are based solely in the study of childhood obesity and the direct impact television viewing has on it. There have been several studies done on the impact of television viewing on childhood obesity with the results coming in mixed. One study was conducted at the University of Buffalo regarding television viewing and childhood obesity. This particular study concluded that the risk doubles for childhood obesity every two hours that the child watches television."
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