College Term Papers, Essays on Obesity

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The Obesity Problem in America A 9 page research paper on the overweight & obesity problem in America. Examined are the causes of the excess weight problem, dieting trends, and the "sensible approach" to understanding and being overweight (explaining the hereditary factor, etc;). Acceptance of one's weight, willingness to exercise, and commitment to low-fat foods are stressed as the key elements in being healthy-- both psychologically and physically. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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Causes Of Obesity In Children A 5 page paper. Obesity in children has risen dramatically over the last twenty years. There are many reasons for concern, such as the rate of Type 2 Diabetes and other illnesses associated with obesity. This essay explores the causes and takes the position that although some cases have a genetic factor involved, the major reasons are diet and lack of exercise. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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Fast Food Contributes to Obesity in America This 9 page paper looks at obesity and how fast food contributes to it. Suggestions for policy changes are made in respect to prohibiting fast food in schools, implementing advertising laws that prey on young people and taxing food for fat content. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Addressing Diabetes and Obesity in the Elderly with Nutrition A 7 page paper discussing controlling diabetes and obesity in the elderly through better nutrition. Intervention that seeks to control both diabetes and obesity in the elderly is not an easy task, but it is one that at least is logical. Patient education is paramount, as is an approach marked with creativity. Visual attractiveness is more important as well, for taste and smell are not as active as in individuals' earlier years. Controlling diabetes and obesity in the elderly through nutrition is not easy, but it is possible. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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A Study Design to Examine Teenage Obesity and Sedentary Lifestyles This is a 3 page paper discussing factors which should be included in a design for the study of teen obesity and sedentary lifestyle. A study design to examine the relationship between teen obesity and sedentary lifestyles should include a number of factors. A literature review would examine past studies of teen obesity and sedentary lifestyle or activity levels; studies on teen obesity and its causes; and studies on teen lifestyles. The theoretical framework should include a hypothesis and study outline which would take into account other factors which may also be causing teen obesity. Because of the various factors which may be involved, a large study group would be recommended and the survey distribution would be most effective through the school system which has recorded large response rates with other health related surveys in the past. In addition, investigators will have to determine the definitions to be used in the study based on commonly used references, such as BMI, and what indicators they wish to properly measure and compare for a high confidence level in their findings. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Childhood Obesity in Canada as a Social Problem A 10 page paper discussing rising rates of childhood obesity in Canada from a social perspective. The United States still leads the world in childhood obesity, but Canada is approaching achieving similar rates. The paper discusses several attempted interventions that have occurred to date, noting that a trend in business is to seek to achieve sustainable business relationships. The paper concludes that partnership between budget-restricted government and the accomplished marketers of companies such as Kraft and Gerber could result in better results including slowing in rates of increase and reduced incidence of Type II diabetes and hypertention. Bibliography lists 17 sources.

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The High Cost of Obesity in the Workplace This 13 pages report is written as a speech for a keynote speaker at an annual meeting of corporate human resource executives, from a variety of companies. The topic is the importance help employees improve their health, which ultimately improves the bottom line of the corporation. The HR people need to understand that healthy employees are better employees and use less of the organization's medical and healthcare benefits. Humor, quotations, statistics, and tips on public speaking are included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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Motivation Modeling for Obesity Research This paper looks at the nature of motivation and applies it to the health issue of obesity. Explored are the myths concerning human motivation, process model and content model contrast, and a specific motivational challenge in the field of health care. Bibliography lists 6 sources. JVmotiva.rtf

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The Growing Problem of Obesity Among Our Nation's Children A 10 page overview of the problem of child obesity. The author points the finger at television and corporate advertising, both of which serve to lead our children into sedentary lifestyles and poor nutritional habits. The key to this problem, however, is parents. Parents must take a more active role in their children's lives and not be so ready to place them in front of the electronic baby-sitter. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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Article Review: Effect Of Estrogen On Obesity And Diabetes An 8 page paper that reviews an article entitled: "Estrogen can prevent or reverse obesity and diabetes in mice expressing human islet amyloid polypeptide." The essay reports and comments on methodology, research questions, introduction, theoretical foundation, results, discussion and conclusion.

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The Problem of Overweigh and Obesity in Developing Countries;The Case of Brazil This 11 page paper examines the problem of the increase in overweight and obese people in developing countries, which may also be linked to stunted growth and former malnutrition. The paper first looks at the level of the problem with how and why it occurs, focusing on Brazil, but applicable to other developing countries. The paper then looks at the type of measures that are needed and those that have been adopted in Brazil, assessing the holistic approach which has been taken by the government. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

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The Spread of the Obesity Epidemic in the United States, 1991-1998 This 10 page paper provides an overview of a research article entitled: The Spread of the Obesity Epidemic in the United States, 1991-1998. This paper outlines the basic elements of the research article and provides a critique. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

31.	Measures for Controlling Childhood Obesity This 5 page paper evaluates childhood obesity and measures that can be taken at the school and community level. Recommendations are made. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

32.	The Prevention of Obesity in Dallas, Texas This 8 page paper examines the problem of obesity by focusing on Dallas, Texas. A plan for Dallas is created. Demographics are considered. Obesity is addressed as a public health issue in general. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

33.	Why the Obesity "Epidemic" is Not Very Harmful This 6 page paper examines the obesity epidemic from both sides of the spectrum. The paper argues that the problem is not as bad as some experts claim. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Overweight/Obesity & Heart Failure/Lit. Rev. A 6 page research paper that offers a brief literature review of studies of overweight and obesity and heart failure risk. This paper also discusses how to conduct a literature review and the writer describes the process taken to provide the sources for this paper. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

35.	Understanding the Cultural Aspect of the Obesity Epidemic Among Children in America A 7 page paper which examines the obesity problems in America today as they involve children. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

36.	Childhood Obesity in America A 5 page paper which examines the causes, effects, and solutions as they involve childhood obesity. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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