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Health R isks Associated with Obesity A mong C hildren

Health R isks Associated with Obesity A mong C hildren . Gianna Waddy Psychology CHHS 302: Professional Writing Health/Human Services. Professional Interest. Psychology major S chool psychology-middle school counselor

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Health R isks Associated with Obesity A mong C hildren

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  1. HealthRisks Associated with Obesity Among Children Gianna Waddy Psychology CHHS 302: Professional Writing Health/Human Services

  2. Professional Interest • Psychology major • School psychology-middle school counselor • This research gives me knowledge about a problem kids in middle school face

  3. Critical Situation • Children are failing to live a healthy lifestyle. • Obesity has a significant impact on a child’s physical and mental health

  4. Rhetorical Timing • United States currently has the highest obesity rate in the world • Decreasing rates over the last five years among elementary and middle school students,

  5. “They Say” • Impacts on children becoming obese: • Environment • Influence ofparents • Obesity will negatively affect a child’s future • Benefits from health insurance • Spend more on health care

  6. Community Connection • Doctors, Nutritionists, Mayors, Restaurants, and Families should all care about this research

  7. Thank You • Questions?

  8. References • Learn the facts. Let's Move!. (n.d.). Let's Move!. Retrieved February 16, 2012, fromhttp://www.letsmove.gov/learn-facts/epidemic-childhood-obesity

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