Category: Obesity

  • Healthy Nutrition: Obesity Prevention in Young Children

    Table of Contents Study Design Setting and Sample Confidentiality Procedures and Interventions Instruments, Scales, and Measurements of Outcomes Data Collection: Methods of Collection and Testing Frequency References The central research question is the following: For childhood obesity (P), does the implementation of after-school obesity prevention programs (I) compared to currently deployed educational practices (C) reduce…

  • Exercise for Obesity Management: Evidence-Based Project

    Table of Contents Benefits of Exercise for Obese Young Adults Barriers to Physical Activity among Obese Women Understanding Research Outcomes Future Research Conclusion References Obesity is an essential health concern in the United States, where a significant share of adults and children have obesity. The main treatment methods for managing obesity and achieving a lasting…

  • Obesity in Florida and Prevention Programs

    There are two reasons why obesity is an important issue for consideration in Florida. First, the citizens of Florida, as well as the representatives of other states, need to understand that obesity is one of the main causes of health problems. Approximately 350,000 Americans die annually because of an unhealthy diet (Knickman & Kovner, 2015).…

  • Diabetic Patients with Obesity or Overweight

    Table of Contents The Article Introduction Methods Results Discussion Conclusion References The Article The article that has been chosen for the analysis is called Analysis of a sample of type 2 diabetic patients with obesity or overweight and at cardiovascular risk: A cross-sectional study in Spain and it has been written by Lucha-López et al.…

  • Obesity Prevention in Young Children: Evidence-Based Project

    Table of Contents Summarizing Practice Issue Specific Aims of the Project PICOT Question Significance of the Issue References Summarizing Practice Issue The number of obese and overweight children is constantly increasing (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2016). However, the primary challenge is the scope of obesity-related health concerns, varying from metabolism issues to certain…

  • Behavioral Modifications for Patients With Obesity

    Introduction Obesity is a global health challenge that contributes not only to the emergence of comorbidities in individuals but also creates a low quality of life among those affected by it. Lifestyle changes represent first-line therapy prescribed to overweight or obese patients. The most effective interventions resulting in weight loss tend to include a moderately…

  • Sleep Deprivation Effects on Adolescents Who Suffer From Obesity

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction Good sleep is considered to be one of the keys to maintaining a healthy weight. Multiple studies prove that people who get too little sleep have a higher risk of weight gain and obesity. This is a particularly serious issue for childrens health because they are…

  • Practice Problem of the Obesity in United States

    Practice problems can take different shapes and influence the experiences of both caregivers and patients. Obesity remains a critical issue affecting many citizens and communities in the United States. This condition is a risk factor for a wide range of illnesses, such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, and stroke. The purpose statement for this discussion…

  • Obesity Prevention Advocacy Campaigns

    The emergence of different health conditions that affect human beings explains why the issue of advocacy has been taken to the next level. This practice is embraced by different stakeholders and community members to take a position and initiate powerful strategies to influence every policy choice made in public and private sectors. One of the…

  • Non-Surgical Reduction of Obesity and Overweight in Young Adults

    Outline Obesity is a global crisis that is posing as one of the major public health nightmares due to its exponential rise, especially among young adults (Jiang, Xai, Greiner, Lian & Rosengvist, 2005). Many experts attribute this fact to the increased consumption of carbonated drinks sweetened with sugar, which have a high glycaemic index and…