Author: childishharambe

Research Paper–childishharambe

Childhood Obesity has become a serious epidemic in America.  Obesity leads to many other harmful health problems.  Since children are not responsible for financially providing for themselves, there should be a penalty which parents should be held accountable if their child fails to meet a healthy standard according to his height and weight.  Childhood obesity starts at home and carries over to society.  America needs to be more honest with each other no matter how ugly the truth may appear.  If we correct this ongoing epidemic, we will begin an era when diabetes and other heart related problems begin to decrease.  Obesity leads to more than just physical issues, as it’s highly related to mental health problems as well.  Overall, obesity is a problem that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later and if we begin preventive measures with the children of today it’s very likely that we can begin to put an end to obesity and stop it’s rapid linear growth which has been doubled since 1980.

Technology is one of the main causes of obesity.  Technology and children go hand in hand.  Nowadays everyone has some kind of phone or new technology.   The media promotes all forms of obesity and children are the biggest victim. They see a product and immediately want it.  That is because children are naïve and have little say in final decision making, but they can be used as leverage into persuading themselves into eating out rather than preparing a home cooked meal.  My one source noted in his recent study, “The prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents has increased in most Western countries in the last few decades. The recent secular trend seems to be more closely associated with increased inactivity”(Fogelhelm). Parents are responsible for buying them all the newest forms of game consoles, but not stressing enough the importance of going out, exercising, or getting involved in some type of activity.

Children and teens are exposed to hundreds of food commercials.  Whether they know it or not, overtime it begins to stick as they begin to see these advertisements repeatedly and sometimes just give in to the marketing scheme if not once several times a week.  According to Stat Crunch in collaboration with Pearson learning, the average college student spends more than 25 dollars a week.  Relatively low but that is just the average.  Whether this survey was accurate or not depending on the area, race, age, and gender results could vary.  With that being considered regardless of the diet, when it comes to actively exercising there should be no excuse. These lazy teenagers were in most cases not always lazy children.  Overtime, we begin to see more and more evidence which supports the recent increase we see in inactivity which could be the biggest contributor to obesity.

According to a source, approximately two in ten American youth ages 2-19 are considered overweight or obese. (Childhood Overweight and Obesity, 2011) Obesity is linked to other health issues such as heart disease, depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and type two diabetes. (Childhood Obesity, 2011).   Being unhealthy as a child could lead to not only serious physical and mental health problem, but also when they become adults. Children who suffer from obesity have a higher chance of becoming obese as adults according to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The majority of children fall victim to no after school supervision, quick access to fast food, and microwaveable dinners. As a result, children are not getting the proper nutrition needed for healthy growth. That’s why it’s so important for parents to watch what their children eat and make sure they’re getting proper nutrition and exercise.  If these two subjects are touched upon we would see healthier children for the most part. In most families more times than not, both parents work consistent shifts, which ultimately leaves the children home alone.  This is what parents argue.  They work so their children can eat.  Having to prepare food also makes their job as a parent seem impossible.  This is the responsibilities that come along with being a parent.  Being a parent means understanding your duties and raising your child to be as healthy as possible so they can pass off good health potentially to their kids in the future.  With so many electronic game systems (Xbox 360, PlayStation, etc.) and a huge amount of television propaganda is aimed at children and teenagers, millions of kids are sitting in front of the TV, eating snacks, and forgoing a healthy lifestyle.

It’s rare to see young people outside playing at parks or in their yards. Pokemon go was the closest thing we have seen to it for a near decade. Years ago, children chose outside activities such as hide-n-seek, basketball, and many other different games similar in content. Parents would call out their windows and front doors, telling their children that it was time to come inside for a home-cooked family dinner.  At least for me that was my experience of my adolescent days.  This day and age children come home to an empty house because their parents are still at work or on their way home so they’ll eat anything that doesn’t take too long.  Most of the time it’s just a meal they can grab and go without messing with their television time or homework.  For the children who begin to age and see more homework have a different experience compared to those of the younger generation who instead of doing homework or getting exercise, are sitting in front of the television playing a video game or in front of the computer doing the same thing on a consistent basis.

Until recent years, the food offered at schools have been somewhat healthy, now kids can buy candy and soda from vending machines offered in their schools.  Now it’s easier than ever to get a bag of skittles at school.  Most children when given the option of an apple would choose the more sugary treat or desert.  This is because of the way the media glorifies eating unhealthy.  This leads to more and more early sightings of health both physical and mental problems.

There are many health problems that come along with being obese that can turn out to be very serious. Children that are obese are at risk for cardiovascular diseases that include high blood pressure or high cholesterol. According to the CDC, 70% of obese youth were at risk for cardiovascular disease. Diabetes we see also has become more common. Type 2 diabetes is the most common because it is caused by poor diet. It is very likely caused by the 2 minute microwave meals following school. Type 2 can usually be reversed with healthy eating and exercise. Being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes can easily be prevented by just taking what we eat and how much we exercise into precaution.
Asthma is a problem that a child’s weight can interfere with and the growth of the lungs. A long term effect of childhood obesity is that it can last all the way through childhood and still be found as an issue in his/hers adulthood. Heart attacks and strokes also are seen as a risk if nothing was done to reverse the obesity over time. Health problems are a big concern, but a bigger concern comes with the psychological effects.

Low self-esteem in children today is extremely high, especially with the pressure of today’s society. Obese children suffer from low self-esteem, depression, and loneliness. Most obese children feel that they don’t fit in and are often fall victim to bullying whether it’s online or in person. We stress this perfect image and promote these godly features we see in celebrities. This ultimately lowers the confidence of someone who is or feels obese and then put them at higher risks to develop behaviors such as eating disorders and suicidal behavior.

Anorexia and Bulimia are strongly common in those who fall into the obese category.
Even children fall victim to physical and mental issues. The children are introduced to discrimination at a young age. Some studies showed that psychosocial consequences were more important to the children than the health effects. Obese children are still trying to discover who they are and all of the bullying and name calling that takes place can have a big impact on the way they feel about themselves.

This is the parent’s responsibility once again. It’s the parent’s job to make sure their kid grows up healthy and ultimately happy. There are many ways to prevent a child from becoming obese, like healthy eating and physical activity. Parents should provide their family with healthy food options and monitor the amount of sugary foods. If children only eat sweets every now and then, it truly will be a treat. Children and teens should participate in physical activities for at least 60 minutes a day. Schools also play a big part in preventing childhood obesity. Schools can provide healthy meals for lunch that provide nutrition education that encourages a healthy lifestyle. The parent’s and school should work together to inspire a healthy lifestyle. Working together for the ultimate goal has endless potential.

We see advertising for fast food everywhere no matter where we go and will not see any form of change until we do something to spark it. The media acknowledges children when coming out with new commercials.  They know the bigger impact they have been given over the most recent years as their parents are usually busy from the minute they get back from work to the minute they go to bed we are beginning to see family dinners more and more at restaurants and not at home.  The media glorifies McDonald’s fries and will continue to do so until society deems them not desirable anymore. The Obesity Society led by their corresponding author, Youfa Wang states, “On average, the prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased steadily among all US population groups over the past two to three decades.” Obesity does not have a preference on gender or race.

This may lead one to wonder “Will all Americans one day become overweight or obese?”  We can put an end or at least regress the spiraling upward trend of obesity in Americans, but it is going to take a revolution to do so.  For our children and future grandchildren we as a society must rise to take action in order to combat obesity and hope to see the number of people with the disease begin to regress and become a smaller issue than the increasing numbers we see occurring regularly.

Though some may argue they have little control or are not affected by this problem when push comes to shove we begin to all get affected.  So I’m proposing that when a child becomes obese there should be a form of punishment.  That punishment should be one that gives the parents the chance to seek guidance while learning to raise a healthier child.  If a parent fails to meet this requirement, the child should be taken into a controlled custody where the child can begin their rehabilitation as the parent takes some sort of class so they can better guide and suit their child.  Obesity should not be taken lightly as this is a disease that is just as dangerous as it leads to many more serious health problems.

Obesity may not affect you now, but over time as these numbers continue to rise and build momentum, it is only going to be when it is already much too late when we begin to do think about doing something about it.  Whether it is your friend, family, or complete stranger, encourage others to seek a more healthy lifestyle including exercising regularly and better eating habits. Cooking a planned meal instead of going out to eat may be more beneficial, but with healthier ingredients and less sodium and sugar. It’s time we emphasize more exercise and glorify those who battle obesity head on and seek positive change in themselves and their society.  We will begin to see stronger relationships being built amongst families and the rest of society as a whole.  Lets bring back family dinners and lets glorify physical education again.  This is the kind of change that can impact us positively in more ways than not.

 

Works Cited

Fogelholm, M., et al. “Parent-child relationship of physical activity patterns and obesity.” International journal of obesity 23 (1999): 1262-1268.

Lobstein, Tim, and Rachel Jackson-Leach. “Child overweight and obesity in the USA: prevalence rates according to IOTF definitions.” International Journal of Pediatric Obesity 2.1 (2007): 62-64.

Locard, Elisabeth, et al. “Risk factors of obesity in a five year old population. Parental versus environmental factors.” International journal of obesity and related metabolic disorders: journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity 16.10 (1992): 721-729.

Wang, Youfa, et al. “Will all Americans become overweight or obese? Estimating the progression and cost of the US obesity epidemic.” Obesity 16.10 (2008): 2323-2330.

Annotated Bibliography

1. Fogelholm, M., et al. “Parent-child relationship of physical activity patterns and obesity.” International journal of obesity 23 (1999): 1262-1268.

Background:  This article explains the relationship between parents and their children.  This article goes on to explain how bad habits are formed and continued.  This article goes on to show that the media attacks children more than adults which ultimately affect the adults in the long run.

How I used it:  I used this article to show the parent to child relationship. This relationship is one of the most difficult to understand as every relationship is different.  This article is a scholarly source I retrieved from google scholar that helped me better comprehend other information I received from other sources.

2. Lobstein, Tim, and Rachel Jackson-Leach. “Child overweight and obesity in the USA: prevalence rates according to IOTF definitions.” International Journal of Pediatric Obesity 2.1 (2007): 62-64.

Background:  This article talks about obesity found in children in the USA.  This source helps strengthen my argument as it supports my argument that obesity is a big problem we face in America today.

How I used it:  I used this article to strengthen my own.  Childhood obesity is a problem that could be easily resolved with the help of their parents.  Without proper guidance we continue to fall into the same consistent bad eating habits which end up getting brought down onto their children.

3.  Locard, Elisabeth, et al. “Risk factors of obesity in a five year old population. Parental versus environmental factors.” International journal of obesity and related metabolic disorders: journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity 16.10 (1992): 721-729.

Background: This article goes into depth talking about risk factors of obesity in a five year old population.  This article shows how important prevention of obesity is and that obesity is affected by many different other environmental factors.

How I used it:  I utilized this article to show the importance and how easy it is to prevent obesity in children just by monitoring what they watch on television.  Using this and other prevention methods childhood obesity can be prevented and obesity could ultimately be lowered.

4.  Puhl, Rebecca M., and Chelsea A. Heuer. “The stigma of obesity: a review and update.” Obesity 17.5 (2009): 941-964.

Background:  The article goes into depth talking about the stigma that surrounds obese America.  This article talks about the many different types of stereotypes that also goes on to talk about bias and discrimination that people face in more places than just the workplace.

How I utilized it:  I used this source to get an in depth side of view of those who feel they are victimized by the disease.  How this affects their every day living and how they learn to live and cope with it.  This source gives me the availability to utilize their first person knowledge to utilize into my argument.

5.  Wang, Youfa, et al. “Will all Americans become overweight or obese? Estimating the progression and cost of the US obesity epidemic.” Obesity 16.10 (2008): 2323-2330.

Background: A source that projects the results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination study which began in the 1970’s and concluded in 2004. Very dependable and a good scholarly source.

How I used it: I’m going to use their results to support my argument.  Their study goes into depth about how big obesity is becoming in the United States.

6. Wang Y Beydoun MA. “The obesity epidemic in the United States—gender, age, socioeconomic, racial/ethnic, and geographic characteristics: a systematic review and meta-regression analysis.” Epidemiol Rev 2007; vol 29: 6–28

Background: This source gave statistics regarding obesity.  Gave me more factual evidence.

How I used it: I used their data and noted it in my paper.

7.  Klein, S., Allison, D. B., Heymsfield, S. B., Kelley, D. E., Leibel, R. L., Nonas, C. and Kahn, R. (2007), Waist Circumference and Cardiometabolic Risk: A Consensus Statement from Shaping America’s Health: Association for Weight Management and Obesity Prevention; NAASO, The Obesity Society; the American Society for Nutrition; and the American Diabetes

Background: A very well written article by a credible author in The Obesity Society.  Gave good preventive measures to fighting obesity.

How I used it:  I used their statistics and opinion.  I appreciated and noted their preventive solutions to obesity.

8.  Reilly John J, Armstrong Julie Dorosty, Ahmad R, Emmett Pauline M,  Ness A,Rogers I  et al.  “Early life risk factors for obesity in childhood: cohort study” BMJ 2005; 330: 1357.

Background: A credible source that addresses early life risk facts for obesity in childhood and adolescence.

How I used it:  This was a source I may or may not use in my final research paper.

9.  Laroche, Helena. “Concession Stand Makeovers: A Pilot Study of Offering Healthy Foods at High School Concession Stands.” Food and Brand Lab |. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Oct. 2016.

Background:  Just a popular source I found which talks about statistics which also offers an alternative attack on obesity.

How I used it:  Offering an alternative approach to the ongoing battle on obesity.

10.  Hyppönen, Elina, et al. “Obesity, increased linear growth, and risk of type 1 diabetes in children.” Diabetes care 23.12 (2000): 1755-1760.

Background:  A scholarly source which explains a recent study in the very rapid increase of type 1 diabetes found in children.

How I used it:  I used this to explain the increased growth of obesity found in children.  Going along with preventive measures.

Reflective–childishharambe

Core Value I. My work demonstrates that I used a variety of social and interactive practices that involve recursive stages of exploration, discovery, conceptualization, and development.

When researching a topic Professor Hodges made it clear that research ends when the entry is due.  In my White Paper, it’s evident my original argument was changed around and helped develop my final research paper argument.  I made sure not only to explore various different types of sources but not to limit my research just to scholarly sources.  I realized that my work constantly could get better.  I began to feel as if I never would be satisfied and honestly when I turn my work in I’m going to be upset I could not get additional feedback or at least one more revision in before publishing my portfolio.  Writing is understanding that your paper will always be considered a draft as it can always be made better.  I developed into a better writer when I learned how to accept criticism and utilize it to make my overall argument stronger.

Core Value II. My work demonstrates that I placed texts into conversation with one another to create meaning by synthesizing ideas from various discourse communities. 

By posting on the blog I was subject to judgement and feedback whether it was criticism from my professor all the way trickled down to my fellow classmates.  This was a very interesting year and approach to this class as I never knew what to expect or correct.

Core Value III. My work demonstrates that I rhetorically analyzed the purpose, audience, and contexts of my own writing and other texts and visual arguments.

In my Research paper, I provided readers of the blog with unbiased and accurate feedback. Nowadays, it’s hard to get that.  I took full advantage when asking for feedback with my peers.  This left me open just as they made their paper vulnerable to criticism.

 

Core Value IV: My work demonstrates that I have met the expectations of academic writing by locating, evaluating, and incorporating illustrations and evidence to support my own ideas and interpretations.

I tried to make my paper come off as unbiased but it was obvious there was a definite argument being presented.  Without speaking from complete first person I gave experts the spotlight to help bolster my argument.  My annotated bibliography is a direct representation of this.

Core Value V. My work demonstrates that I respect my ethical responsibility to represent complex ideas fairly and to the sources of my information with appropriate citation. 

I made sure after going over it time after time again that citing was important.   In m Annotated bibliography, My professor emphasized the importance of using good citation techniques and making sure it was placed in MLA format so I went back and fixed all my mistakes regarding format errors.  My annotated bibliography shows my knowledge in citing.

Rebuttal Rewrite

 

Baby fat is only cute when you’re a baby

Nowadays people would rather be comforted with a lie than confronted to face the truth.  “You look great!” It’s time we start being more honest with each other as hard as it may be to swallow.  Instead of letting our youth eat out, and unhealthy regularly we should stop this bad habit before it even starts.  One thing is for sure your body doesn’t break down food the same way it does when you’re younger compared to the way it does when you’re older.  According to conventional wisdom “your resting metabolic rate tends to drop as you age because you lose a small amount of muscle each year.”  As you age whether you realize it or not your metabolism changes drastically over time.  You also get weaker as you get older.  This is why you see professional athletes retire when they no longer have the energy or muscle endurance they did just a few years back.  For example older people tend to have a lower metabolic rate, and also eat and exercise significantly less.  Instead of letting our youth face the consequences later we should introduce them to healthier eating habits before a unhealthy one even starts.

Children, and adults are both fall victim to peer pressure but children are more easily manipulated than the average adult.  According to SFgate “The old adage “you are what you eat” couldn’t be more accurate in an age where unhealthy food is far more accessible than healthy choices for many American children. Over one-third of American children are now overweight and at risk for various associated diseases.”  Most children nowadays go home after school and eat what they can find and cook expediently as they wait for their parents to get home from work.  Majority of parents, like their children would rather prepare or eat something quick regardless if it’s the healthiest option or not.  Children in their adolescent stages could really care less what they eat as long as it tastes good and satisfies their hunger.  Children can suggest but ultimately have no say when what gets put on the table is finalized.  It comes down to either eat what is on the table or starve until tomorrow.  Until they can support themselves parents call the shots.  The parents should be held responsible for their child, and childhood obesity should be considered a crime.

It is time parents are held responsible for their child now more than ever.  Not only does unhealthy eating habits affect them in their youth but carries on to cause serious health problems down the road.  A perfect analogy is what you eat is what you wear.  Unhealthy eating can easily be prevented more times than not.  The media targets children in more ways than not.  Yet parents fail to teach their children the difference between desire and necessity.  Moynihan a medical faculty member at the University of Newcastle states “In a study of 4–7-year-old American children, Galst & White (1976) showed that the more commercial television that was viewed, the more food requests were made to the parent.”  The media is manipulating.  We see something on television and immediately want it.  When we act on impulse it usually leads to a negative outcome we need to start thinking smarter.  Media isn’t all bad lets get that straight but something should be done to start promoting healthier living or getting out more and active compared to today where every other commercial is a fast food, or just anything quick, and cheap.  Sounds pretty American to me.  For example you may be driving back from class or work you want to get food but do not know what to get.  You flip the radio on and hear a sprite commercial with a superstar like LeBron James telling you to buy it, just as that happens you drive past a McDonalds billboard and suddenly you find yourself in the McDonalds drive thru.  The thing is that it’s not and obesity is a serious problem that is affecting way more people than it should.  With that being said it’s not as hard as it seems to introduce your child to a healthier way of life.  Perpetrators who fail to meet these requirements should face a punishment.  Possibly a rehab for weight loss or take a personal training class and pass so they can be a better parent.  Being heavy is not the problem being unhealthy is.  It’s time we do something to reduce this increasingly big problem the United States faces currently today.  It’s not hard to be healthy just ask your doctor and he can steer you in the right direction.

Works Cited

              “Sound Body Sound Mind, Los Angeles, CA.” Sound Body Sound Mind, Los Angeles, CA. UCLAhealth, n.d. Web. 21 Nov.2016.     

Galst, Joann Paley, and Mary Alice White. “The Unhealthy Persuader: The Reinforcing Value of Television and Children’s Purchase-Influencing Attempts at the Supermarket.” Child Development, vol. 47, no. 4, 1976, pp. 1089–1096. http://www.jstor.org/stable/1128446.

Causal rewrite–childishharambe

 

Television is making me fat

We see advertising for more unhealthy eating than we do for healthy and it’s beginning to become a problem. In recent years, the obesity rate has nearly doubled since 1980 according to the Obesity Society.  This would lead one to believe that the media can influence people to do .  The media glorifies McDonald’s french fries and will continue to do so until we decide to do something about it. The Obesity Society led by their corresponding author, Youfa Wang states, “On average, the prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased steadily among all US population groups over the past two to three decades.” Obesity does not have a preference on gender or race. This may lead one to wonder “Will all Americans one day become overweight or obese?”  We can put an end or regress the spiraling upward trend of obesity in Americans but it is going to take a revolution to do so.

It’s known that children can be more easily swayed compared to adults.  Everyone else in the household to go with it.  Going out with children can be stressful because children have a hard time deciding what they actually want.   Parent’s raise their children hoping that their children will begin to understand the difference between want and need.  Parents need to be held responsible for their children and their health. The World Health Organization and other leading institutions both international and domestic have provided or atlas [atleast] attempted to create a body mass index or BMI. The purpose of a BMI is to determine what weight is a healthy weight depending on height and age. According to the LA County Department of Public Health, “42% of children are obese or overweight.” That is almost half of the entire county and should alarm anyone who has kids or plans on having kids.

We see children that would rather play online instead of outside with their friends. Parents who allow their child to become obese should be subject to punishment for a list of reasons starting off with they have total control in what their child puts in their stomach.  The media is good at tempting viewers. The media makes it seem like it’s okay to give into temptation.  Sometimes we don’t have the time to make something real quick or just are too lazy to do the dishes afterwards. They provide celebrities and other icons that draw attention and better relate to what they are watching.  Most of the time the media draws attention by showing something totally irrelevant to what they are trying to market.  The commercial could start off with two people playing basketball who when finished drink a Sprite to quench their thirst. Once we censor the media [censor the audit?] and become educated on the media we can begin to see real change when it comes to many of the problems we face.

Children who have bad eating habits will end up turning into overweight teenagers and end up becoming obese adults with health problems.  There is a trend of poor health and it all start with what families feed their children at home. Another big impact on what children eat is at school. Eating healthy isn’t fun, but a big reason is because the media made it seem that way and parents have said anything that goes against it. Americans have glorified going out to eat; a luxury not everyone can afford it. Where a person goes to eat is very important. What child does not love getting to go to McDonalds for lunch?  The media targets children with toys, happy meals, and even play houses. We should begin to glorify cooking together what we see on television except with real food, healthier food that benefit not only our children but our pockets. Eating healthy should not be looked at as a punishment, but being obese should be looked at as a crime. The fact that obesity in children is rising is a major problem that should not be taken lightly.  It’s time we create punishments for parents who fail to recognize their children’s health as a big deal and if they are failing to realize that then they are failing as a parent.

Works Cited

Wang Y, Beydoun MA. The obesity epidemic in the United States—gender, age, socioeconomic, racial/ethnic, and geographic characteristics: a systematic review and meta-regression analysis. Epidemiol Rev  2007; 29: 6–28.

Klein, S., Allison, D. B., Heymsfield, S. B., Kelley, D. E., Leibel, R. L., Nonas, C. and Kahn, R. (2007), Waist Circumference and Cardiometabolic Risk: A Consensus Statement from Shaping America’s Health: Association for Weight Management and Obesity Prevention; NAASO, The Obesity Society; the American Society for Nutrition; and the American Diabetes

Reilly John J, Armstrong Julie, Dorosty Ahmad R, Emmett Pauline M, Ness A, Rogers I et al. Early life risk factors for obesity in childhood: cohort studyBMJ  2005;  330 :1357

Definition Rewrite–childishharambe

“This Needs a Title”

It’s so bad but so good.  Junk food is broadcasted everywhere it is as if we can’t get away from it no matter how hard we try.  It’s even worse when it feels like it’s your only option depending on your circumstances for example like when you go to a sports game and have to choose between which concession stand you choose to eat at and most of the food you see on display is not always as good as it looks.  This is a double whammy as it can be unhealthy and not taste anything above mediocre at best.  “Unlike school lunchrooms, which must meet USDA regulations, high school concession stands remain mostly exempt from government health intervention, which many groups fear would decrease concession stand sales and customer satisfaction.” (Food&BrandLab, pg.1)  The reason that the issue on food choices has never been resolved is because it is thought that sales would plummet.  It is obvious profit has taken more precedence than our health.  Obesity has been a big problem which affects all ages, genders, and races.  Sports games make it easy to decide on getting a cheeseburger, candy, or a sugary soft drink or maybe all of the above mainly because you do not really have a choice unless you eat before but there is no fun in that.  Most of the time you eat the premade food because it is apart of the experience at least that’s what they trick you into believing.  Their job is to promote options which they can profit the most off of.  Its time we begin to demand immediate change and a call to action on the food being served at concession stands.  They do this because they know they are going to make money off you whether you like it or not.

It is not bad enough that you cant watch television for ten minutes without having a Sprite commercial come on but it is also integrated into events such as Super Bowl halftime shows “Brought to you by Coca-Cola grab one today”.  I do not remember the last time I went to an Eagles game where I didn’t feel pressured into buying a beer, Pepsi, or a cheesesteak.  Since I bought one maybe my brother, or my sister might do the same thing or one up me and buy a large combo instead of the medium.  It is time we bite back at obesity and start fighting obesity.  Changing what we put in our body starts at home and carries over into the rest of our daily lives.  Being healthy is only as hard as we choose to make it.  Once we realize there is healthy alternatives real change will begin to commence.  Eating junk food is a fabricated luxury just as eating healthy is a made up myth.  The more educated we become as a whole the quicker we will see results and light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to the ongoing fight with obesity.

Works Cited

Laroche, Helena. “Concession Stand Makeovers: A Pilot Study of Offering Healthy Foods at High School Concession Stands.” Food and Brand Lab |. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Oct. 2016.    

Laroche, Helena. “Concession Stand Makeover.” Food and Brand Lab |. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Oct. 2016.

Rebuttal Argument–childishharambe

It’s as if people would rather be comforted with a lie than blasted with the truth.  “You look great!” as they take another bite of the greasy cheese steak when is enough..enough? Instead of teasing our youth with eating out, and unhealthy regularly we should stop this bad habit before it even starts.  One thing is for sure and that is what you eat when you are young is something you need to really think about devouring when you are older.  According to conventional wisdom “your resting metabolic rate tends to drop as you age because you lose a small amount of muscle each year.”  As you age whether you realize it or not your metabolism changes drastically over time.  You also get weaker as you get older.  This is why you see professional athletes retire when they no longer have the energy or muscle endurance they did just a few years back.  For example older people tend to have a lower metabolic rate, and also eat and exercise significantly less.  Instead of letting them face the consequences later lets start a healthier habit before an unhealthy one even starts.

Children, and adults are both fall victim to peer pressure but children are more easier to manipulate then adults for the most part.  According to SFgate “The old adage “you are what you eat” couldn’t be more accurate in an age where unhealthy food is far more accessible than healthy choices for many American children. Over one-third of American children are now overweight and at risk for various associated diseases.”  Most children nowadays go home after school eat what they find in the fridge and wait until their parents get home for work or are tasked with another block of instructions.  Majority of parents, like their children would rather prepare or eat something quick compared to something healthy and beneficial to their bodies.  For children a big reason for this is because it is either easier accessible, or it is just what his or her parents said they were going to eat and if they do not eat what is given they most likely will not eat.  The parents should be held responsible for their child, and childhood obesity should be considered a crime because if they are dependent on their parents they have no control of what they eat.

It is time parents are held responsible for their child now more than ever.  Not only does unhealthy eating habits affect them in their youth but carries on to cause serious health problems down the road.  Just like that a bad habit and more times than not an unhealthy tradition is started or continued.  Unhealthy can be prevented more times than not and it should be the parent’s responsibility not only to acknowledge this but to act on it.  The media targets children in more ways than not.  Moynihan a medical faculty member at the University of Newcastle states “In a study of 4–7-year-old American children, Galst & White (1976) showed that the more commercial television that was viewed, the more food requests were made to the parent.”  The media whether you like it or not can be manipulating.  Whether it is a commercial for television or a billboard on the highway little things like this can impact your decision.  Media isn’t all bad lets get that straight but something should be done to start promoting healthier living or getting out more and active compared to today where every other commercial is a fast food, or just anything quick, and cheap.  Sounds pretty American to me.  For example you may be driving back from class or work you want to get food but do not know what to get.  You flip the radio on and hear a sprite commercial with Lebron James telling you to buy it, just as that happens you drive past a Mcdonald’s billboard and suddenly that sounds really good.  The thing is that it’s not and obesity is a serious problem that is affecting way more people than it should.  With that being said parents should be responsible for their child and assist them in living a healthy lifestyle.  Perpetrators who fail to meet these requirements should face some sort of punishment.  Possibly a rehab for weight loss or take a personal training class and pass so they can be a better parent.  Being heavy is not the problem being unhealthy is.  It’s time we do something to reduce this increasingly big problem the United States faces currently today.

Works Cited

                           “Sound Body Sound Mind, Los Angeles, CA.” Sound Body Sound Mind, Los Angeles, CA. UCLAhealth, n.d. Web. 21 Nov.2016.         

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Robust Verbs–childishharambe

In Vancouver heroin addicts commit crimes to support their habits. By providing the drug, these addicts will be off the streets, which in turn will prevent them from committing minor street crimes. The “free heroin for addicts” program is doing everything they can to stop the addicts. It’s obvious that addicts have a hard time getting through their day to day lives. Daily activities such as jobs, interactions, and relationships are hard to maintain because of the fact that they’re using. By heroin users being addicted, they’ll do whatever they have to in order to get their hands on the drug. The types of crimes committed are those of breaking and entering as well as stealing. There’s no limits to where they’ll go to retrieve this drug so they can feed their addiction. The problem with this program is it won’t help addicts from using heroin. It’s only trying to save the city from rising crime rates. This will also keep the heroin users out of the hospital. It’s pointless that the hospitals have to deal with people that want to use bad drugs or unsanitary needles and find themselves being unable to afford hospital bills and hard to cope without the drug. This program gives people free heroin in the cleanest way possible. This in return will fix the city  but not the addiction that these people face.

Causal Argument

We see advertising for fast food everywhere.  It is as if the media chooses to neglect the problem children and adults face which is the ongoing fight with obesity.  The Obesity Society led by their Corresponding Author, Youfa Wang states, “On average, the prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased steadily among all US population groups over the past two to three decades.” Obesity does not have a preference on gender or race.  This may lead one to wonder “Will all Americans one day become overweight or obese?”  We can put an end or atlas regress the spiraling upward trend of obesity in Americans.

It all starts at home with parents and what they see outside and on the television. Parents need to be held responsible for their children and their health.  The World Health Organization and other leading institutions both international and domestic have provided or atlas attempted to create a body mass index or BMI.  The purpose of a BMI is to determine what weight is a healthy weight depending on your height and age.  According to the LA County Department of Public Health, “42% of children are obese or overweight.” That is almost half of the entire county and should alarm anyone who has kids or plans on having kids.  Maybe the American people just got too lazy started a negative trend and did not know how to fix it.

Americans have become way too lazy to say the least.  We see children, that would rather play a sport online then outside with his friends.  Parents who allow their child to become obese should be a crime for a list of reasons starting off with they only have so much say in what they eat when they are not the ones putting the food on the table.  The media is good at tempting the American viewers.  It makes it seem like its okay to eat out a few days a week because it is something that everyone does here and there.  They provide celebrities and other icons that kind of catch your eye and actually pay attention to what you see and sometimes convinces you on the spot especially if you are not really sure what you want to eat or how hungry you really are.  It starts and stops with the media and will continue to affect Americans until we start acting like we understand the severity of this disease.

It starts off with children with bad eating habits, who turn into overweight teenagers, which leads to obese adults with health problems.  This has become a trend and no one wants to be the one with the finger pointed at them.  Earlier I spoke about how it starts at home.  Another big impact on what children eat is at school.  Eating healthy isn’t fun or for now not yet.  Americans have glorified going out to eat.  Going out to eat is a luxury and not everyone can, not to mention it can also be very expensive especially where you go to eat is also very important.  What child does not love getting to go to McDonalds for lunch?  The media targets children with toys, happy meals, and even play houses.  I can attest to this claim because my family were victims to this growing up.

Works Cited

Wang Y, Beydoun MA. The obesity epidemic in the United States—gender, age, socioeconomic, racial/ethnic, and geographic characteristics: a systematic review and meta-regression analysis. Epidemiol Rev  2007; 29: 6–28.

Klein, S., Allison, D. B., Heymsfield, S. B., Kelley, D. E., Leibel, R. L., Nonas, C. and Kahn, R. (2007), Waist Circumference and Cardiometabolic Risk: A Consensus Statement from Shaping America’s Health: Association for Weight Management and Obesity Prevention; NAASO, The Obesity Society; the American Society for Nutrition; and the American Diabetes

Reilly John J, Armstrong Julie, Dorosty Ahmad R, Emmett Pauline M, Ness A, Rogers I et al. Early life risk factors for obesity in childhood: cohort studyBMJ  2005;  330 :1357

 

 

Brief Causal Argument

  1. Fast food and other poor eating habits are affecting people around the world negatively regarding their health.
  2. When one person in the family eats poorly not only himself but his children could be born with high blood pressure or other health issues.
  3. Poor eating habits, lack of exercise, and obesity could be related to heart problems.
  4. Due to excessive amounts of commercials and other forms of advertising fast food poor eating habits are formed and passed down to their children and so on that now fast food and poor eating habits are accepted world wide.
  5. If you eat fast food once in moderation you will become obese.