Category: Childhood

The issue of obesity among children is a major concern for public health organizations nationwide. Obesity and overweight are significant risk factors for a variety of chronic illnesses in mature individuals and children, and they can have negative effects on the quality of life and longevity. In this sense, the younger generation has an increased…

Childhood obesity is one of the most alarming health issues the US society is facing. Wright et al. (2016) state that approximately 30% of American children are overweight or obese. It has been acknowledged that obesity in children persists in their later life (Manios et al., 2013). This health condition is associated with the development…

Problem Background Childhood obesity is one of the most severe issues that affects children and teenagers. It involves various risks for their health. According to statistics, this problem affected approximately 14.7 youths in the years 2017-2020. Its prevalence was 12.7% among toddlers, 20.7% among children aged 6-11 and 22.2% among 12-year-olds and teenagers. Said prevalence…

Introduction Explaining as well as comprehending the nature of good leadership and effective management is usually thought to be easier than practicing. The former needs a variety of human traits that are hard to develop in the early childhood education environment, whereby a professional is often focused on legislative-based training and development chances. In todays…

Table of Contents Literature Review How Does the School Environment Promote Unhealthy Diets? What Is Known about Meals Schools Serve? How Are the Childrens Diets Influenced by Parental Perceptions? Summary References Literature Review Childhood obesity is a serious public health problem in the US that is associated with significant health complications, including elevated cardiovascular risk,…

Background Across America, childhood obesity has become a national crisis. It is estimated that among the children aged between 2 and 19, one in every three children faces the problem of overweight or obesity. According to CDC (2016), the children aged between 6 and 11 years had an obesity prevalence rate of 17.5% while for…

Table of Contents Introduction Sampling/Setting Sampling Strategy Research Design References Introduction Childhood obesity is a central problem that will be discussed in the context of this research paper. Simultaneously, it is of critical importance to find an answer to the main research question that states Does parent education about a healthy lifestyle increase the positive…

Table of Contents Introduction Problem Statement Purpose of the Study Research Questions Hypotheses Research Variables References Introduction Childhood obesity is a persistent problem faced by developed nations, including the United States. As shown by Ogden, Carrol, Fryar, and Flegal (2015), between 2011 and 2014, the average prevalence of obesity in youths aged 2-19 was 17%.…

Table of Contents Fundamental Problems that Arise General Information Consequences of Obesity Solutions and Recommendations Compliance with Rational Nutrition and Training Innovations and Experience Conclusion References Fundamental Problems that Arise According to many researchers, different factors directly affect the emergence of obesity. Children can have a genetic predisposition. Sometimes, the use of too high-calorie food…

The purpose of this paper is to outline the NAEYC (2010) Standard 2 and prepare a plan for its exploration to improve my skills. A Summary of Standard 2 The NAEYC (2010a) Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation Programs include Standard 2 (S2): building family and community relationships (p. 1). Its key elements are the…