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…Obesity is turning into a global epidemic and it is changing our world. At the moment, nothing is being done to stop it and if nothing is done the obese population will quickly rise, leading to more serious consequences. For some statistics, in 1995…

…are more likely to be shut out than even children with other physical challenges. And there are more overweight children now than ever before. Obese children are taught at an early age that they are unacceptable by societal standards, and it is not a hard lesson…

…Obesity, an epidemic in the United States University of Cincinnati Obesity, an epidemic in the United States According to surveys done by various organizations including the Center for Disease Control, the National Health and Nutrition…

…Obesity is defined as an unnecessary buildup of body fat. "Obesity is present when total body weight is more than 25 percent fat in boys and more than 32 percent fat in girls" (Lohman, 1987). Although childhood obesity is often defined as a weight…

…Technology and Television: Child Obesity The children of today are becoming more obese, for the fact that they are obtaining laziness. They are spending more time in front of the television then they are getting their daily exercise…

…Obesity is a worldwide epidemic that has had a tremendous weight gain effect on our nation. Everyday television shows, commercials, movies and sitcoms, present some form of obesity awareness. African Americans, Caucasians, Hispanics, and other races…

…It is estimated that 7% of the world's population is obese (Acumedic, 2003). The definition of obesity as an eating disorder is greatly disputed across culture and throughout biology. Obesity is when the intake of food in the form of calories exceeds…

…Obesity Among Our Children <Tab/>Childhood obesity is an ongoing epidemic that is plaguing adults and children alike. But it is affecting our children in a way that we cannot explain. Medically there is a cure for obesity. But everyone…

…Obesity - the condition of being obese; increased body weight caused by excessive accumulation of fat. In today's modern world, everyone is conscious with his or her looks. Everybody needs to be perfect not for themselves but for the people around them…

…The Obesity Health Crisis Obesity has been designated as a global epidemic by the World Health Organization since 1998. It is one of the most common chronic illnesses in North America and its frequency is steadily rising. The American Obesity…