Category: Childhood

  • Childhood Obesity and Public Policies in England

    The occurrence of childhood obesity in England has been increasing in the past decade. As a result, the government has set up various preventive measures to ensure that the incidence of obesity in children is zero. Thus, the proposed study will seek to identify the preventive measures put in place by the government of England…

  • Childhood Obesity Risks, Reasons, Prevention

    Table of Contents Reasons of Obesity and Risk Factors Childhood Obesity Consequences Childhood Obesity Prevention Conclusions References In the modern world, obesity is the most widely spread health problem among children. That is why it should be the primary concern of the public. Since 1960, the predominance of obesity and overweight among teenagers and children…

  • Childhood Obesity Causes: Junk Food and Video Games

    Regarding the incorrect diet among children, there is a growing concern that the availability of junk food in schools serves as a premise for childhood obesity. The problem of competitive foods and beverages that are sold in schools outside the existing breakfast and lunch programs has been discussed for a while now. Many scholars put…

  • Childhood Obesity and Self-Care Deficit Theory

    Theoretical Framework Among all factors that affect obesity, eating habits and lifestyles can be deemed the ones that have the greatest effect on the development of the problem. Therefore, it is reasonable to suggest that changing the childs behavior and habits as far as the physical activities and a diet are concerned is bound to…

  • Physical Development During Middle Childhood

    Table of Contents Introduction Literature Review Conclusion References Introduction Physical development is intense in childhood, and it is paramount to properly understand the processes which take place in different periods of the young age of a person, as well as the factors that have an impact on these processes. In order to better comprehend the…

  • Problem of the Childhood Obesity

    I have chosen childhood obesity as the population health issue that interests me most as I believe it is one of the most pressing problems of the XL generation. The major controversy concerning childhood obesity is whether the condition is predetermined by genetics, individual behavior, or the social or physical environment in which children are…

  • Childhood Obesity: Methods and Data Collection

    Table of Contents Extraneous Variables Instruments Description of the Intervention Data Collection Procedures References Extraneous Variables There are four main extraneous variables in the proposed study. First of all, parents health literacy might affect the success of education on lifestyle changes. Secondly, differences in medications used to manage childhood obesity could also influence the outcomes…

  • Childhood Obesity Risks and Preventive Measures

    Table of Contents Introduction The Problem of Childhood Obesity The Major Causes and Risks of Childhood Obesity The Ways of Preventing Childhood Obesity Conclusion References Introduction The social ideology of consumerism along with other aspects of progress brought new issues to society. One of them is obesity, a problem that is continuously becoming more severe…

  • Childhood Obesity and Depression Intervention

    Table of Contents Leading Health Indicators Interventions Outcomes References Leading Health Indicators Leading Health Indicators (LHIs) are aimed at improving health and the wellbeing of the population, reduction of health inequities, and the development of health systems. This program considers the guidance and policy indicators, in particular, the 26 key indicators approved for measuring the…

  • Crime, Childhood Trauma, and Health

    It goes without saying that both positive and negative events in the past may have an immeasurably substantial impact on the persons life in the future. That is why the connection between health issues, crime, such as domestic violence or abuse, and childhood trauma is assumptive and widespread. In general, a considerable number of scholars…