Obesity in children

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   10/01/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Obesity in children Introduction In the year 2002, America watched closely as Samuel Hirsch, a lawyer from the federal court of Manhattan, filed a lawsuit ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Our eating habits according to Kopelman.. Overview.. Causes.. Development of theories on hunger and eating patterns. . Heredity as a factor in obesity.. Consequences of obesity.. Issues.. The nurse's role in prevention and treatment...»

Epidemic of Obesity in the United States

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « Despite the fact that researchers have been able to track the development and increase of obesity among children and adolescents, addressing this problem in ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A lack of exercise: The most pertinent causes of obesity in children. Other researchers examining the cultural impact of 'idealized' images of thinness and beauty. The research that has been conducted with respect to the prevention of...»

Negative effects of technology on society

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Term papers   |   05/19/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Crespo, Ellen Smitt, Richard Troiano, Susan Bartlett, Caroline Macera, and Ross Anderson, entitled Television Watching, Energy Intake, and Obesity in Children. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Today's youth and exercise . Study performed by the National Institute on Media and the Family . SL Gortmacher's article entitled Television viewing as a cause of increasing obesity among children in the United States. Television and...»

Toxicity

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   06/11/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « food restaurants more than twice per week (3). Regular visits to fast food restaurants have actually been shown cause obesity. When children develop habits of ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Consumerist eating continues to increase as advertising for food does the same. . As fast food becomes more available it also becomes more advertised. . A major problem with fast food is that it often replaces other types of food in the diet. ...»

Fixating on the oral: Today's common obsessions

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   07/01/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « Statistics Canada. (2004) Canadian Community Health Survey: Obesity Among Children and Adults. Retrieved 2 February 2009, from . Supra note 19. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Freud's psychodynamic theory of personality. Oral fixation 1: Chewing gum. Oral fixation 2: Binge eating disorder and obesity. Oral fixation 3: Tobacco. Overlap of oral fixations. Proposed methods of treatment. Co...»

Children and the importance of a healthy diet

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   02/06/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « in books, research journals, and professional publications so as to identify the role of healthy school lunches in preventing obesity in young children and to ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Planning for the food provision for children under five years of age.. Basic nutritional needs of preschool children.. Small frequent meals and snacks.. Encouragement to eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day.. As...»

Obesity in North America: Assessing the socioeconomic factors

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   07/13/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « as alarming. In 1979 the overweight/obesity rate was 15% among children and adolescents aged 2 to 17 years old. There have been ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The increased risk of morbidity. The prevalence of obesity among North Americans . Childhood obesity. Obesity and the conception of upward social mobility. The reduction of obesity rates among the wealthy . Con...»

The strategy of MC Donald's

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   01/20/2009   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : « 2008. The interest of these small sports clubs is to fight against the image of obesity in children sticking to McDonald's. FEATURES ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. History.. McDonald's fucntioning.. The franchise system.. Standadization in view of local arkets.. A strategy of low price and volume.. McDonald's development strategy.. Marketing at McDonald's.. Target.. Goal: Children.. Brand...»

The Obesity Factor

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   School essay   |   01/03/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « be one of the reasons for the increase in the levels of obesity amongst their Children, sucked in by the media and desire to blend in with today s advanced ...»

Synopsis abstract : «The problem of obesity. Factors that aid obesity. Fast food. You are what you eat. The new dieting method popular in the United States. Conclusion....»

Globalization, food production and links to obesity

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   04/27/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « author provides statistics which show that the rate of obesity in the United States is as high as of the total population, with of children characterized as ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Concerns about globalizing the ?modern? food system. The largest growing employment sector . The hamburger as a symbol of Friedman'a 'human-induced ecological simplification'. U.S' demands that Mexico reduce its national debt load...»

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