Jazel Meza CIS 1020 040 How would you

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Obesity and Overweight and obesity are both labels for ranges of weight that are greater than what is generally considered healthy for a given height. The terms also identify ranges of weight that have been shown to increase the likelihood of certain diseases and other health problems.

What can a simple hamburger do to children? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Approximately 17% (or 12. 5 million) of children and adolescents aged 2— 19 years are obese leaving advertisements as the main cause. Since 1980, obesity prevalence among children and adolescents has almost tripled. Obesity has become one of the biggest health crisis and a problem many people seem to be faced with especially young children. (population)

Causes Genetic factors A child with an obese parent, brother, or sister is more likely to become obese. Genetics alone does not cause obesity. Obesity will occur only when a child eats more calories than he or she uses. Dietary habits Children's dietary habits have shifted away from healthy foods (such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains) to a much greater reliance on fast food, processed snack foods, and sugary drinks. Socioeconomic status Low family incomes and having nonworking parents are associated with greater calorie intake for activity level. Physical inactivity The popularity of television, computers, and video games translates into an increasingly sedentary (inactive) lifestyle for many children in the United States. Children in the United States spend an average of over three hours per day watching television. Not only does this use little energy (calories), it also encourages snacking.

How is childhood overweight and obesity measured? Body mass index (BMI) is a measure used to determine childhood overweight and obesity. It is calculated using a child's weight and height. BMI does not measure body fat directly, but it is a reasonable indicator of body fatness for most children and teens. A child's weight status is determined using an ageand sex-specific percentile for BMI rather than the BMI categories used for adults because children's body composition varies as they age and varies between boys and girls.

Ways we could prevent this? Limit media time for kids to no more than 1 to 2 hours of quality programming per day whether at home, school or child care. Work with schools to limit foods and drinks with added sugar, fat and salt that can be purchased outside the school lunch program. Provide plenty of fruits and vegetables, limit foods high in fat and sugar, and prepare healthier foods at family meals. Make sure your child gets physical activity each day. http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=U 5 P 8 XQ 59 GNo

Bibliograghy The Center of Disease and prevention n. d. 27 Novemeber 2011 <http: //www. cdc. gov/obesity/data/trends. html>. Zinczenko, David. “Don't blame the Eater. ” They say, I Say with readings, New York: W. W Norton, 2009: 153 -155. Print. Engler, Yves. "Obesity: Much of the Responsibility Lies with Corporations. " They say, I Say with readings, New York: W. W Norton, 2009: 172 -180. Print. Banzhaf, John H. "Lawsuit against Fast-Food Restaurants Are an Effective Way to Combat Obesity. " They say, I Say with readings, New York: W. W Norton, 2009: 162 -170. Print.