In this unit, you will be completing your research project. Using the outline you completed in Unit II and the resources and information from the annotated bibliography in Unit III, compose your final research paper. Remember, from earlier units, that you

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1. Overview

a. Definition of childhood and adolescent obesity

b. How obesity affects physical, mental and social health of children and young adults

c. Available treatment plans

d. Factors that influence obesity in children and young adults

2. Childhood obesity

a. Environmental factors and surroundings that contribute to obesity

b. Genetics

c. Early learning habits and interventions

d. Consequences later in life from childhood obesity

3. Adolescent obesity

a. Health Risks

b. Effect of media on sleeping habits that can lead to obesity

c. Decreased amounts of physical activity

d. Unhealthy eating habits and effects of advertising

4. How can we help?

a. Implement early childhood healthy eating programs

b. Utilize physical fitness programs in schools and other organizations

c. Educate family, caregivers about the importance of healthy eating

d. Raise awareness of childhood/adolescent obesity

References

Child and adolescent obesity: part of a bigger picture. (20). Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4594797/

Childhood Obesity Facts. (2019, June 24). Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/childhood.html