College Term Papers, Essays on Obesity

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73.	The Legacy of Slavery in America This 5 page paper delves into the institution of slavery. Racism, poverty, marriage, and obesity in the African American community are some issues discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

74.	HEALTH AND ADOLESCENTS This 3-page paper, taking objectives from the U.S. "Healthy People 2010," discusses two health issues -- obesity and physical activity -- that are related to adolescents. The paper also discusses some solutions to these problems. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

75.	The Vice of Gluttony This 3 page paper takes a look at overeating and how that would be punishable by Dante via his model as relayed in the Inferno. Obesity in America is discussed. No additional sources cited.

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Effective Treatment of Childhood Obesity A 36 page research paper that examines the pandemic of childhood obesity. This literature review examines the empirical research on the topic of childhood obesity in order to discern the efficacy of treatment options for this epidemic, which is plaguing the industrialized nations. Conclusions are then drawn concerning the efficacy of these proposed treatments and/or programs and how the literature suggests that childhood obesity should be addressed in light of this data. The review concludes by discussing the implications of this research in regards to possible future studies that will add to this body of knowledge and contribute to the goal of effectively coping with this societal problem. Bibliography lists 19 sources.

77.	The Problem of Obesity This 5 page paper examines evidence on obesity and how it relates to health. Specifics on BMI measurements and categories are relayed. The paper concludes that obesity is a significant health problem in America. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Healthy Children A 4 page research paper that discussing challenges to the health of US children. At one time in history, parents and society in general equated a fat child as being a healthy child since famine was a constant threat and illness was an inevitable factor of life prior to modern medicine. Today, however, the scenario has changed. For most America children, insufficient food is not longer a problem and being fat no longer connotes health. Modern medicine recognizes the dangers of obesity to health and this is only one of the challenges facing the goal of keeping America's children healthy. Today, to maintain optimum health, experts agree that children should receive exemplary medical care, which includes vaccinations; exemplary education, which fulfills emotional and intellectual goals; and should be encouraged to maintain physical fitness by eating a healthy diet. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Obesity: Medical, Sociological, and Psychological Factors An 8 page discussion of the factors that contribute to obesity. Although the problem of obesity has plagued mankind since ancient times, it was never as prevalent as it is today. That prevalence can be related to two factors: less energy expenditure currently needed to obtain food, and a change in the way we regard food. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

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Promoting Better Nutrition Among Poor Children A 20 page paper outlining a health promotion effort targeting families in West Harlem, New York, with children under five years old for the purpose of educating parents in better nutrition thus improving children's nutrition. Other objectives include providing parents with workable techniques; build a sense of empowerment among participants; positively affect long-term health by avoiding/reducing obesity and avoiding its complications; and have fun in the process. The health promotion education and intervention program is designed to increase poor mothers' awareness of the nutritional content of common foods; lead them to make better choices for food for their families; and provide them with workable, useable techniques to alter their families' eating habits. The long-range goal of the program is to reduce obesity rates, improve nutrition and to establish healthy eating patterns that will persist into adulthood and throughout children's full adult lives. Bibliography lists 30 sources.

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Promoting Better Nutrition Among Poor Children A 25 page expansion of a 20-page paper with the same name. This one expands on the literature review and adds a specific program lesson plan. The focus targets families in West Harlem, New York, with children under five years old for the purpose of educating parents in better nutrition thus improving children's nutrition. Other objectives include providing parents with workable techniques; build a sense of empowerment among participants; positively affect long-term health by avoiding/reducing obesity and avoiding its complications; and have fun in the process. The health promotion education and intervention program is designed to increase poor mothers' awareness of the nutritional content of common foods; lead them to make better choices for food for their families; and provide them with workable, useable techniques to alter their families' eating habits. The long-range goal of the program is to reduce obesity rates, improve nutrition and to establish healthy eating patterns that will persist into adulthood and throughout children's full adult lives. Bibliography lists 35 sources.

82.	Health Concerns in Alberta A 7 page discussion of the prevalent health concerns that characterize Alberta. The author identifies obesity as the most preventable of these problems and proposes a program to address it. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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Subway Sub Shops An 8 page paper providing a situation analysis for Subway, with focus on the low-carbohydrate dietary trend in the US. The paper concludes that Subway is better positioned now than in the past, when there was greater price differential between burger-centric chains and Subway products. Subway effectively competes with burger chains as well as those in the fast-casual segment of the market; attention to obesity and diabetes supports consumers' choice for Subway. Includes a SWOT analysis. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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Strategy at Bimbo Bakeries A 6 page paper providing a SWOT analysis and industry assessment according to the five forces of Bimbo Bakeries USA, the US subsidiary of Mexico's Grupo Bimbo. The paper recommends that as Hispanics are 1.8 times as likely to develop diabetes as whites and are receiving concerted public health efforts to raise awareness of the problems of obesity and diabetes among Hispanics that Bimbo Bakeries develop a line of healthier alternatives, including sugar-free products targeting the Hispanic population. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

85.	Junk Food and Children A 5 page paper which examines statistics involving junk food and children. The paper argues that in a society where obesity is a serious concern for children junk food should not be so readily available. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Food Advertising & Children A 5 page research paper that explores the latest findings on the connection between childhood obesity and food advertising aimed at children. The writer discusses the 2006 study report from the Kaiser Family Foundation on this topic, as well as the example set by Canadian legislation on this issue. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Childhood Obesity A 4 page research paper that examines the problem of childhood obesity from a public health nursing perspective. The writer discusses the severity and health repercussions of the problem and then addresses nursing diagnosis, evaluation and possible intervention. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Child & Adolescent Obesity/U.S. A 6 page research paper/ argumentative essay that examines the topic of childhood and adolescent obesity in the U.S. The writer examines the parameters of the problem, defines it, discusses epidemiological factors and argues that more research should be conducted in order to discern what interventions work and which do not work in preventing and alleviating this serious public health problem. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Ethical Issues with Regard to Marketing Prepackaged Foods to Schools This 17 page paper discusses the epidemic of obesity in this country, and particularly the ethics of those businesses that place vending machines in schools. The paper argues that the vendors know their products are not wholesome, and that their actions are unethical. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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Health Promotion Proposal/Childhood Obesity A 12 page research paper, which includes a 1 page abstract, which presents a health promotion proposal study that addresses the problem of childhood obesity and focuses on a proposed intervention that would be geared toward educating and helping the parents of toddlers to establish good eating habits early in life. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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