Solution/ Plan of action

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Cesar R

Ms.Caple

English 3

4 April 2017 

Solution and Plan of Action

 Children from the United States are suffering from the poor malnutrition that they are given in their

 homes. Many children are suffering from heart disease and type two diabetes, As this is becoming a

 more epidemic issue, there are also actions being taken by parents and teachers. Parents are finding 

solutions to the problem. The child is learning to eat healthier and he or she is finding new ways to

 loose weight by physically moving more. Playing sixty minutes each day may help children lose 

weight. As the children play, they are burning calories and are exercising their muscles. This is a

 good way to prevent health issues along the way and a good way to cut down some calories. The

 CDC recommends the child to balance the food that he or she eats and to have healthy eating habits.

 The CDC admits, " To help your child maintain a healthy weight, balance the calories your child 

consumes from foods and beverages with the calories your child uses through physical activity and

 normal growth."  Balancing food and exercise may help the child to cut down extra weight on him or

her.

 Choosing wisely what foods to consume may help the child eat healthier and loose weight.

Eating healthier can improve the child's physical health and mental health. Parents can make beautiful

 dishes and good snacks for the child to eat. This can be a combination of vegetables and fruits. 

Eating healthier can improve the child's health and mind. This can help the child to stay focus in

 school and to improve their grades. 

   There are other ways to improve the child's health, some of the ways are by adding chores to do in

 the house or outside cleaning the yard. This keeps the child physically active and this helps the child

 learn skills in their lifetime. The CDC states, "Instead, encourage your children to find fun activities to

 do with family members or on their own that simply involve more activity." The more that the child is 

active, the lesser the chances are for him or her to become obese or overweight. Another way that this

 can improve the child's health are by reducing the stress that the child may have. By doing these 

activities, the child may improve their health as a young teen. Having a good healthy life and good

 eating habits can improve their health as an adult.






Industries can reduce the amount of sugar brought in the products that teens and children are 

consuming. By lowering the amount of sugar in products can improve the health of students and 

children around the U.K. In the article, "Childhood obesity: a plan for action", it admits "As a first

 major step towards tackling childhood obesity, we will be introducing a soft drinks industry levy 

across the UK. In England, the revenue from the levy will be invested in programmes to reduce 

obesity and encourage physical activity and balanced diets for school age children."  

If more teens exercise, there could be fewer obesity rates, and if the industries lower fats in 

foods, there could be also a decrease in obesity rates on teens. 

Work Cite: "Tips for Parents – Ideas to Help Children Maintain a Healthy Weight." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 06 July 2016. Web. 08 Apr. 2017.

Obesity solutions 

           

Reflection of the nine weeks

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Cesar

Ms.Caple

English 3

5 April 2017

Reflection of the nine weeks 

     In the past, I struggle to understand some information that was given to me. I worked hard to 

improve my grades. One of my biggest mistakes that I have made were to not study enough for the 

tests that were given to me. I study but I did not study enough for the test. I use my time to work on

other English homework but I did not manage my time very well. I did my homework but there was a

 time in this class that I did not turn it in on time. I had the work, but my timing was not right. I did 

improve in some of this over time. There is still improvement to work on. I plan to improve in these

 areas of weaknesses. By working in these areas of weaknesses, I can do a better work in my

 studies. I am still learning and trying to understand everything assignment that is given to me. I am

 trying to work harder to achieve my goals in life. There has been problems but I still work hard 

overcome these obstacles in life. I thank God because he helps me achieve my goals in this class and

other classes. In this class I started off having some good grades but I struggle along the way, I still

 have good grades, these are better compared to the past.
   
My goals for this semester of this year is to improve my grade and to continue to work hard for my

 future careers. 

There are many other goals that I  have plan to surpass in this semester. Some of these are to make it 

through this year with a passing high grade. I am planning to pass with all A's this semester and have

 not only all A's like last semester but to pass it with all hundreds.    

Graphic with Narrative on Childhood Obesity

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Cesar R
Ms.Caple
English 3
3/29/17

Graphic with Narrative on Childhood Obesity

  

    Childhood obesity has been here for a long time. Parents are feeding their child fat foods. This

 chart demonstrates how obesity has grown over the years. 

                                                                                               
    As it is shown here in the graph, the obesity rates had grown dramatically over the past years.

 The obesity rate is still growing at a fast rate. Parents should feed their child nutritional foods. By them

 feeding nutritional foods, it may help them lose weight and if more parents help their child loose

 weight, obesity rates may go down. Parents should encourage their child to eat healthily. Parents

should learn to eat healthy as well so their child can be able to eat nutritional foods. More children

will need to exercise their bodies so they may be able to cut down on their fat.

Cutting down on fat foods may help the child have a healthy lifestyle. If parents do not change their

 eating habits, the future generation will suffer for the same habits that are being learned at the house.

In the article, "Clinical Tracking of Severely Obese Children: A New Growth Chart", it admits, "The 

results showed that 39% of children >95th percentile and 59% of children ≥99th percentile had ≥2 risk factors, 

respectively, which was significantly greater than children in the 85th to 95th percentile. Both of the higher BMI 

groups were much more likely to become obese as adults.1 "  By this, it means that more children are going to

be obese in their adulthood life. The obesity rates are flying through the roof. Parents are responsible

for their child's health. Parent's should see the danger and the damage that their child could suffer or

is suffering.



 As more children are being obese, more problems are also arising. The cost for the rising of obesity

in children are growing fast. In the article, "Over a lifetime, childhood obesity cost $19,000 per child

 --ScienceDaily",  it states, "Based on this evidence, the researchers recommend using $19,000 as the

 estimated lifetime medical cost of an obese child when compared with a child of normal weight who 

maintains a normal weight throughout adult life, and $12,900 per obese child when considering the 

possibility of normal weight children becoming overweight or obese in adulthood." Childhood obesity 

is costing people a lot of money. Parents should demonstrate the right paths of a healthy 

life. Parents are responsible if their child to eat nutritional food. Parent's are responsible for

 the food that they bring to the house, this can be healthy food or non-healthy. 

In this article, Finkelstein stated, “While the cost estimates are significant, the motivation to prevent

 childhood obesity should be there regardless of the financial implications.” By this, he means that 

although the cost are high, parents should encourage their child to eat healthy, even if there

 is low money. 


Sources:  "Over a Lifetime, Childhood Obesity Costs $19,000 Per Child." Duke Global Health Institute. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Mar. 2017.

  N.p., n.d. Web.

                                                                                    

                                                                                     

Who is Really Responsible for Childhood Obesity?

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Cesar R

Ms.Caple

English 3

3/21/17

Who is Really Responsible for Childhood Obesity?

  While it is true that parents are responsible for their child’s weight, also are the restaurants that sell these types of food. In “Combating Childhood Obesity”, Ludwig states, “It would seem to make sense that if you don’t want fat on your body, you shouldn’t put fat in your body.” Base on this statement, it is the decision of that person. The person or child consuming these foods are responsible for their own health. Although who are also responsible for the epidemic of this disease are food products that are offer in school where the child have no other choice but to eat what is given at school. In the article "Should Schools Be Responsible for Childhood Obesity Prevention? -The Atlantic" , it states, In April, Kaiser Permanente conducted a nationwide survey and found that 90 percent of respondents believed school should " play a role in reducing obesity in their community" and 64 percent supported it being "a major role."  Moreover, committee Chairman Eduardo Sanchez stated, "It's hard to eat fruit instead of chips or cookies when neighborhood stores carry little fresh produce, or to bike to school on busy roads with no bike lanes."  The child may also not obtain the right amount of exercise during the day. Students are focused on their academics that the students do not have the right amount of time to exercise their body. In the article "Childhood Obesity -Opposing Viewpoints in Context" , it admits, "Part of the reason may be a renewed focus on academics at the expense of time spent at recess or in physical education classes." There are ways to fight childhood obesity, some of the ways are by encouraging others to be involved in community programs that can help the child. Another way to fight childhood obesity are by providing a clean and safe environment in school and to stand against billing. By doing this, the child can improve their health in many ways, The article states, " For example, community programs can encourage youth to be more active by providing clean, safe places to play, schools can provide nutritious lunches for children and work to combat bulling, and education can be offered for parents and children to enable them to make better choices."  Parents should be able to also provide a safe environment where the child can live healthy, eating nutritional foods all starts at home.                                                                                                        


                                                 
            "Childhood Obesity." Current Issues: Macmillan Social Science Library, Gale, 2010. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/PC3021900033/OVIC?u=cant48040&xid=c2cc5a1e. Accessed 22 Mar. 2017                                                                                                  

How to Prevent Childhood Obesity

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Cesar

Mrs.Caple

English 3

3/13/17

How to Prevent Childhood Obesity

     There are ways to prevent Childhood Obesity. Some of the ways to prevent this disease are by eating healthy. Eating good nutritional food can improve a child's health. In the article "Preventing Childhood Obesity: Tips for Parents" ,  it admits, "Weight loss is not a good approach for most young children, since their bodies are growing and developing. Overweight children should not be put on a diet unless a physician supervises one for medical reasons. A restrictive diet may not supply the energy and nutrients needed for normal growth and development. - (Tips for Parents  3)                                                                                                                                       Parents should encourage their child to eat healthy. Parents can change their eating habits. Eating healthier can improve their child's health and their own health too. Parents can start a routine of exercise. Sixty minutes of exercise can improve their child's health and mindset. The article admits, "Focus on the family. Do not set overweight children apart. Involve the whole family and work to gradually change the family's physical activity and eating habits." - (Tips for Parents 4)  Eating healthy can not only benefit the child, but it can also benefit the parents. The parents can eat healthier and also can the child of that parent. Not only can the parents eat healthier, but also feel better of how they eat.       

     Parents have the choice to buy good nutritional food or buy non-nutritional food. In the article, "Preventing Childhood Obesity:Tips for Parents and Caretakers" , it admits, "Balance is the key in helping your child maintain a healthy weight. Balance the calories your child eats and drinks with the calories used through physical activity and normal growth." (AHA 45) Parents can help their child eat well throughout nutritional meals and nutritional snacks. By balancing what their child eat can improve their child's health. Balancing what the child eat can help throughout their adulthood life.   

"Preventing Childhood Obesity: Tips for Parents and Caretakers." Preventing Childhood Obesity: Tips for Parents and Caretakers. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Mar. 2017.

Increase of Childhood Health Issues

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Cesar

Mrs. Caple 

English 3

2/28/17

                                                                            Increase of Health Issues

 Children who are obese also deals with serious health issues. Some of the health issues that a child may have are high blood pressure. High blood pressure comes by eating too much fat foods and not enough low fat foods like vegetables. Children who are obese have trouble walking because of their weight, they have limited mobility. They can later in life experience a disease called "Deep Vein Thrombosis". Deep Vein Thrombosis is when a child has too much fat in their blood system that the veins cannot support all the fat in the blood, so the vein breaks loose and all that blood travels to the lungs where it can be fatal. The child may also experience an increase of sweating. This is when a child has too much fat that their body has to go through an overdrive to cool down. The CDC admits, “Children with obesity are higher risk for having other chronic health conditions and diseases that impact physical health, such as asthma, sleep apnea, bone and joint problems, type 2 diabetes, and risk factors for heart disease".  The child may also have trouble breathing. The fat stored in his body can cause the chest to squeeze his lungs, causing him to snore and have hard time breathing well in his sleep.  

The child may also be having trouble with joint problems. This may be because of the too much weight he is carrying in his body. The child may have back issue problems along the way. The bones carry too much weight that it may break and this can be painful. The child can have even more serious issues along the way; some of these issues include heart disease and some cancers.

Children who are having this problem may also experience negative motor performance. Some motor performance with the body involves muscle strength, balance, and walking. The PMC admit, "Changes to the musculoskeletal system in overweight and obese children have been shown to negatively influence motor performance, including muscle strength, balance and walking, through changes in plantar flexion during the swing phase of walking, resulting in a flatter floor".

Through this, parents can be now more aware about their child's health. They can see the serious damage that obesity can make in their lives. One way that parents can improve their child's health, are through eating healthy and exercising as much as possible during the day. This can help decrease the chances of that child to have more serious health issues along the way. Having a healthy body can help their child to have a healthy mind. With a healthy mind, children and adolescence can have a better life. Having a healthy body and mind is crucial because children can learn faster. They are able to understand the lesson that they need to learn in class. It is the responsibility of the parent to bring nutritional food in their homes for their children. Bringing nutritional foods can help their child improve in their weight.

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Increase of Childhood Mental Issues and Emotional Issues

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Cesar 

Mrs. Caple

English 3 

2/27/17

                                                       Increase of Childhood Mental Issues

Children who are obese have serious emotional and mental issues throughout their life as a child. They tend to have low self esteem and may feel inferior than most students in school. Many of their friends may start to be apart from the obese child. This can be serious if the child starts to have emotional issues like depression. Children who are obese may feel like they do not fit in a group, or the group may not think he is good enough to be in there with them. All this may cause the child to have suicidal thoughts. He may be thinking negative about himself, he even my cut himself because of his overweight. Based on the article "Obesity can be harmful to your child's mental health", it talks about how being obese can affect the thinking of a child. It admits, " The study also reported that obese boys and girls with low self-esteem had higher rates of loneliness, sadness and nervousness." This is one way that the child can be emotionally sad. 

 Children who feels depression because of their over weight have low self esteem, or is being bullied by others, and have low grades in school. Many end up committing suicide. In the article of "Obesity can be harmful to your child's health", it admits, “The study found that 26 percent of teens who were teased at school and home reported they had considered suicide, and 9 percent had attempted it. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among adolescents. (Source: Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, "Associations of Weight-Based Teasing and Emotional Well-being Among Adolescents," August 2003)".

The child may start isolating himself or herself because of his or her overweight. Children with this type of mental issue may start hurting himself or others. They may not be very active in activities with other children.

Children with these types of mental issues may feel that they are fat, when they are not. This affects there thinking, and can bring suicidal thoughts. Not all teens and children that are obese only have emotional issues, but children that eat unhealthy have a hard time concentrating on their work. They do not eat nutritional food that can help them stay focus in there school. They may feel depressed or angry. They can feel anxious and may have problems of self control. The child may think that everyone is against him or her, this can affect the child in a long term period. In the article of "Mental Health, Wellness, and Childhood Overweight/Obesity", it describes the percentage of behaviors because of overweight. The article admits, "Unhealthy weight control behaviours were reported by 57% of girls and 33% of boys, and extremely unhealthy behaviours were reported by 12% girls and 5% of boys among 4,476 adolescents in public schools in Minnesota [37]."  Here are seen the percentage of boys and girls that have an unhealthy behavior because of there unhealthy weight. 

More children are having mental issues than in the past because of there own weight. More children and adolescents are thinking about suicide. There are many more ways that this can be looked at. The child could have mental disorders. They may not be able to think straight, this is one way we can see how obesity is affecting their mental mind. They may think that they are going to be always obese and that they cannot fit anywhere in the group in school or in sports. Parents should be aware of these signs at all time. Talking with the child's teacher can help parents know if their child is at risk of hurting himself or others.         

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