Category: Childhood

Table of Contents Introduction Body Analysis References Introduction There is no doubt that obesity at an early age causes a variety of health complications. Worse still, it is known that high body mass in children leads to a greater risk of chronic disease comorbidity. Its etiology relates to the consumption of junk food and decreased…

Topic Description Modern society is experiencing an increasing prevalence of childhood obesity. Many medical professionals and organizations agree that it has become an epidemic. Obesity at an early age causes a variety of health complications and has a long-term impact including serious illnesses or premature death. Up to date, interventions have been largely ineffective. It…

Table of Contents Introduction Extraneous Variables Instruments Description of the Intervention Data collection procedure Conclusion References Introduction Obesity among children has become a matter of concern in present-day society. This research aims to consider some probable improvements in the situation. This paper considers the extraneous variables, instruments, description of the intervention, and data collection procedure.…

Table of Contents Key Ethical Considerations Protecting Human Rights: A Plan Limitation of Proposed Study Implications for Practice References Key Ethical Considerations Conducting a study in the environment where key participants are underage implies managing a range of ethical issues, the problem of informed consent being the key one. Since none of the people to…

Table of Contents The one-sentence summary The one-paragraph summary The multiple-paragraph summary Your reaction Reference Intended audience: The authors intended audience is comprised of educators, policymakers in the field of healthcare, students, and parents affected by the impact of having obese children in the family. In addition, the secondary target audience is the stakeholders that…

Table of Contents Policymaker Visit Utilized Materials Utilized Materials. Empirical Evidence Analysis Utilized Materials. The Key Strategies Follow-up Plan Policymakers Response Reflections on the Policy-making Process Possible Future Opportunities Concluding Statements References Policymaker Visit The most important result of the policy-making visit was a successful contact establishing with the policymaker. It appeared that the person…

Table of Contents Introduction Research Design Data Collection Methods Findings References Introduction Childhood obesity has reached an alarming level in both developed and developing nations. Childhood obesity and overweight issues have been shown to have a negative influence on both physical health and mental well-being. Overweight and obese children have higher chances of remaining overweight…

An appropriate setting for this type of research would be a practitioners office. The two types of intervention require specific resources for implementation. The medication approach calls for a qualified physician to have the necessary tools for the diagnosis of the child and subsequent treatment. Meanwhile, parental education consists of seminars that will encompass educative…

Table of Contents Introduction Background Information Review of Literature Implications for Future Research References Introduction Obesity in children is one of the major health problems affecting many communities. Stang and Loth (2011) indicate that the prevalence of obesity in young children has been on the rise within the past two decades. Scholars have been focusing…

Promoting Healthy Eating and an Active Lifestyle in Schoolchildren Summary OConnor, a nutrition scientist, researched the various ways of fostering good eating habits and healthy lifestyles among schoolchildren (OConnor, 2011). Her study aimed at describing the key elements of a balanced diet. She also highlighted the importance of physical activity in promoting health. OConnor argued…