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Showing 1 to 20 of 87 for “"obesity epidemic"”.
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Neoliberalism and the "Obesity Epidemic"
… action if necessary." I would argue that the "Obesity Epidemic" is just such a created Neoliberal market, and in fact does not actually exist as an "epidemic." By changing the computation of BMI (Body Mass Index) in 1998, the federal government created the "Obesity Epidemic" by definitional …
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Measuring and mapping the relationships between urban environment and urban health : how New York City's Active Design policies can be targeted to address the obesity epidemic
… Active Design Guidelines. At the same time, the obesity epidemic is on the rise in most New York City neighborhoods and the disparities among them are great. This thesis will explore mapping as a tool for better understanding the spatial relationships between urban environment and urban health …
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“Mexico, Public Policy and Obesity in a Global Context”
… food products. This thesis examines Mexico’s obesity epidemic within the larger global context of international economic trade policies, public policies and Mexico’s health policies. The key research questions are 1) why is there an obesity epidemic in Mexico? and 2) what remedies should …
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Is Being Overweight Bad for You? The Effects of Weight and Weight Status on Self-Reported Health
… and scientific studies – all decrying the “obesity epidemic” plaguing the United States. In this same period, mean Body Mass Indexes and rates of overweight and obesity in the US have either increased or remained steady, but have seen no wide-spread reversal in direction. Thus, despite …
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Implicit and explicit attitudes: an examination of the efficacy of anti-sugar public health campaigns
The current obesity epidemic is prevalent, and its potential growth is concerning. Moreover, obesity-inducing food products have become more accessible to consumers, with increases in sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption necessitating SSB-related taxation. The purpose of this study is to …
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Factors associated with obesity in South African mothers and their pre-adolescent daughters : a cross-cultural validation and comparison study
The aetiology of obesity is complex, and in addition to intrinsic factors such as the biology of individuals (presented as genetics, age, gender) that contribute to the high obesity epidemic, there are behavioural determinants, along with economic, socio-cultural and environmental factors which are …
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Figure Rating Scales: A Novel Measure Of Weight Bias
The obesity epidemic in the United States has grown in epic proportions over past decades. People who are obese experience weight bias, which is defined as any attitude that negatively influences obese individuals. Weight bias has also been documented in many areas of life. Furthermore, cultural …
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"Movie to Movement: Creating Social Change with the Documentary Film 'Food Stamped'"
There is substantial evidence linking obesity to lower incomes. Governmental food and farm policy directly affects the affordability, availability, and accessibility of healthy food in low-income areas. Policy also impacts the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) and nutrition education …
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A childhood obesity prevention initiative: Learning from parents by identifying knowledge, attitudes and barriers related to childhood obesity
Childhood obesity prevalence is rising all over the world. Excess caloric intake and decreased energy expenditure cause obesity over time. Health problems caused by childhood obesity are affecting children and adults. Parents and caregivers are often responsible for providing meals and shaping …
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The energy and nutrient content of breakfast meals eaten at school and breakfast meals eaten at home
Obesity has become a pandemic chronic issue in Western society. Of high concern for modern Western societies is the pediatric obesity epidemic. Different risk factors may affect the prevalence of childhood obesity including eating habits such as consumption of breakfast, a behavior that may …
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Comparison of Obesity Bias, Attitudes, and Beliefs among Undergraduate Dietetic Students, Dietetic Interns, and Practicing Registered Dietitians
<p>The obesity epidemic in the United States is increasing, and health concerns are also on the rise as they are directly related to obesity. Even though the majority of Americans are overweight or obese, prejudice and weight bias continue to be prevalent and socially accepted in a culture that …
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Primary Care Management of Obesity in Patients with Mental Illness: An Educational Intervention
Obesity is highly prevalent and results in poor health outcomes and increased morbidity and mortality. Mentally ill patients are at increased risk for obesity and other health disparities that result in significantly reduced life expectancy. Primary care providers (PCP’s) are first line defense in …
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THE EFFECTS OF A 16 WEEK PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAM ON BONE MINERAL DENSITY IN LEAN AND OBESE PREPUBESCENT CHILDREN AGES 8-11.
The current obesity epidemic has become a major health crisis to citizens around the United States. Obesity has been successfully linked to a plethora of different disease states including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and stroke. Although many people might not recognize the trends, the obesity …
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Mapping Major Genetic Factors of Obesity
<p>Across the world, the prevalence of obesity is increasing and has now reached a level deemed an epidemic. Obesity is a major public health concern as it is associated with much comorbidity including cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. The development of obesity is a result of many different …
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Culture of Obesity
… of corporations articulate with the growing obesity epidemic. For this study, existing data from one southeastern university was collected to describe the articulation between the university and obesity. The analysis examined the collected information and used the cultural studies concept of …
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The Role of the Neighborhood Fast Food Environment in Weight Status of Inner-City Children
In the past three decades prevalence of obesity has increased substantively in the US and has reached epidemic proportions both among adults and among children. Childhood obesity is of significant concern because it is associated with childhood morbidity, adverse social outcomes and may be …
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A multilevel study of effects of socioeconomic status, income inequality, and the built environment on adult obesity in China
The obesity epidemic has been consistently observed in both developed and developing countries. Despite the recognized deleterious effect of obesity on many chronic diseases and health conditions, the social determinants of obesity in developing countries remain poorly understood. Theoretically, …
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Exploring the impact of maternal obesity on offspring renal morphology and later life health
… in recent years, concurrently with the growing obesity epidemic. Obesity is now prevalent in all age groups within the population including women of child-bearing age. Despite this, the effect of early life exposure to maternal obesity on long-term kidney health has not been investigated in …
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The Association of Racial Identity and Locus of Control With Eating Attitudes and Obesity in African American College Women
… have been disproportionately affected by the obesity epidemic in the United States, and studies have suggested that sociocultural factors may have a negative influence on weight and weight loss efforts. Relatedly, other studies have found that African-American women have reported feeling less …
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