College Term Papers, Essays on Obesity

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Taking a Toddler's Blood Pressure A 6 page research paper that examines the topic of teaching parents (or caregivers) to monitor a toddler's blood pressure. Childhood obesity is one of the most crucial public health issues facing the country today and recent studies have shown that not only is pediatric obesity on the rise, but its associated comorbities are increasing as well, such as "hypertension, dyslipidemia, and early-onset type 2 diabetes," which is generally referred to as "metabolic syndrome" (Hypertension, 2005, p. 908). Furthermore, high blood pressure can be a symptom of "kidney, heart, blood vessel or endocrine disease" (SoRelle, 2006). Considering this situation, it may become advisable for a nurse to teach parents how to monitor their toddler's blood pressure. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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Obesity/Hispanic Women in Tillman County, OK A 10 page research paper that examines obesity and focuses on how this problem is affecting the Hispanic population of Oklahoma and specifically Hispanic women of Tillman County. Cultural and gender factors associated with obesity are explored and discussed in terms of this population, and as well as in regards to the State of Oklahoma and the US as a whole. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

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McDonald's and Obesity; A Case Study This 4 page paper looks at the problems faced by McDonald's and its' association with unhealthy food and obesity. Answering questions set by the student paper discusses the problems of using a cartoon character to advertise to children, the potential of a law banning fast food advertising to children, whether or not advertising should be banned even if obesity rates in children are not falling in countries which have a ban in place and the problem is that the company has faced in the UK trying to overcome its unhealthy image. The paper ends with some commendations for a short-term and long-term strategy. The paper is based on a case study provided by the student

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Variables and Clusters in Research This 4 page paper uses a article examining the influences on obesity to look at the way variables are used, identifying the dependant and independent variables and looking at the way the variables are clustered together. The paper also presents a conceptual map of the different variables. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

95.	Food Addictions, Symptoms and Treatments This 10 page paper discusses various food-related conditions including food addictions, binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, and the obesity epidemic in the U.S. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

96.	Critique of Qualitative Study/Nutrition A 7 page article critique that describes a qualitative study undertaken by Tanofsky-Kraff, et al (2005), which investigated the relationship between dieting, childhood obesity and eating disorders. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

97.	Contributing Factors to Adolescent Obesity: A Research Proposal This 20 page paper provides an overview of the issue of adolescent obesity and a research proposal on the subject. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

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Children And Obesity 6 pages in length. Children are a product of their environments and, as such, develop much of themselves as a mirror of what they see. Parents who smoke yet forbid their children to smoke are sending mixed messages that do not validate their words; by the same token, mothers and fathers who instill healthy attitudes by displaying them do not present themselves as double standards. This is no different from the alarming trend of childhood obesity whereby children have learned all the wrong foods to eat out of parental convenience, laziness or lack of knowledge. Coupled with the sedentary activities of computers, video games and television, today's kids have little chance to offset the growing prevalence of obesity overtaking their generation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

99.	Obesity A 6 page paper which examines the rising obesity rate in the United States. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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McDonald's And Obesity An 11 page paper that discusses different aspects of the topic. Should Ronald McDonald be eliminated? In light of recent laws about advertising in France, what should the company do? Is there evidence that banning food advertising to children will reduce the obesity rate among children? These topics are discussed, including court cases, the general issue of obesity in the world, what McDonald's could do and what it has done to address the issue of obesity. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

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Delimitations, Summary Sections for Proposed Study A 3 page paper that offers a guide to a student writing a study proposal that offers suggestions for the sections of the proposal describing "delimitations and limitations" and the "significance of the study." The proposed study addresses the problem of obesity and the influence of health beliefs on lifestyle choices. No bibliography is offered.

102.	Health Promotion/Childhood Obesity A 4 page research paper that discusses the problem of childhood/adolescent obesity in Canada. Canadian statistics are cited and the writer also discusses the influence of TV and video games in this trend. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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Fast Food, Microwaves and Society This 3 page paper argues that fast food is a leading cause of obesity and that it's generally not good for a steady diet. The paper also argues that microwaves change the properties of foods and should be used sparingly. While people will insist that fast-food provides employment and is handy, others argue that it's junk. Bibliography lists 3 sources

104.	Adult Obesity A 10 page consideration of obesity. This paper explores the causes of obesity and presents an evidence-based management plan to address it. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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Article Critique/Dypsnea in the Obese A 5 page article critique. Dypsnea (shortness of breath) is a problem that discourages millions of Americans who overweight/obese from engaging in the physical exercise that would help them to overcome this significant health problem. Babb, et al (2008) conducted a study that was designed to investigate the various causal factors that have been attributed to this obstacle to obtaining a normal weight by addressing overweight/obesity through exercise. This analysis summarizes and critiques their study article.

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Persuasive Essay on Why People Should Not Eat Fast Food and Eric Schlosser's Fast Food Nation In five pages this persuasive essay relies upon Eric Schlosser's Fast Food Nation as a primary source in this overview of the reasons why people should not consume fast food, with unsanitary practices, animal cruelty, and public health concerns such as obesity the primary focuses. Four sources are listed in the bibliography.

107.	Problem of Obesity A 3 page 5-paragraph essay that addresses the problem of obesity in America. The problem is introduced and discussed, with recommendations for solutions, within this standard framework. Bibliography lists 1 source.

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Personal Experience Essay: Mother's Obesity, Diabetes And Depression 5 pages in length. Obesity is very prevalent in my life with both family and friends being overweight and also having other medical conditions directly related to being heavy. My mother, who is on a dangerous path to an early death, is a prisoner of both her mind and her body. Being obese has caused her to become depressed, and the combination of both situations has put her health in great jeopardy. All I can do is try to help her get motivated to improve her diet and begin an exercise program so the harmful things that are happening to her body and mind can be reversed. No bibliography.

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