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Topic Summary

Healthy food is the key to reducing child obesity in the world. Child obesity is one of the most serious health concerns in the 21st century and results from poor eating habits. Obese children are increased risk of acquiring are more likely to become obese when they are adults. In addition, they are likely to develop other health complications such as hypertension, cancer, sleep apnea, and other psychological problems which are likely to lower their self-esteem. This report mainly looks at the import of healthy eating among children to reduce the rate of obesity. Schools also play a crucial role in establishing a supportive environment through policies that support healthy eating behavior. This report addresses school principles and parents who need to monitor the eating habits of children.

Annotated Bibliography

Ogden, C. L., Carroll, M. D., Kit, B. K., & Flegal, K. M. (2014). Prevalence of childhood and adult obesity in the United States, 2011-2012. Jama, 311(8), 806-814.

This study looks at the importance of maintaining a healthy diet with a specific focus on child obesity. The authors argue that childhood obesity is the focus of public attention, and accurate measure of the prevalence and severity of policy decisions are needed to sensitize the public on good eating habits.

Skinner, A. C., & Skelton, J. A. (2014). Prevalence and trends in obesity and severe obesity among children in the United States, 1999-2012. JAMA pediatrics, 168(6), 561-566.

This study focuses on the trends of obesity and its severity in the United States. The authors contend that childhood obesity remains a health concern not only in the United States but also in different parts of the globe. They further report that more than one-third of adults and approximately 17% of youth in the US are obese. Their research further informs on the need to keep healthy dietary.

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Turer, C. B., Lin, H., & Flores, G. (2013). Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among overweight and obese US children. Pediatrics, 131(1), e152-e161.

The authors posit that increasing rate of childhood obesity underscores the import of early-life obesity prevention mechanisms in multiple settings. The authors further argue that the variations in population subgroups show that culturally appropriate intervention measures should focus on children from diverse backgrounds. According to this article, childhood obesity resulting from poor eating habits is associated with increased prevalence of other cardiovascular risk factors and premature deaths from hypertension, cancer, and type 2 diabetes. 

Morgen, C. S., Rokholm, B., Brixval, C. S., Andersen, C. S., Andersen, L. G., Rasmussen, M., & Sørensen, T. I. (2013). Trends in prevalence of overweight and obesity in Danish infants, children, and adolescents–are we still on a plateau?. PLoS One, 8(7), e69860.

The authors assert that the increased rate of overweight and obesity cases among Danish children is worrying. The authors found the relationship between childhood obesity and characteristics of built neighborhoods and social environments. Based on this article, there has been a growing trend in the rate of obesity among children due to increased poor eating habits. 

Jagadesan, S., Harish, R., Miranda, P., Unnikrishnan, R., Anjana, R. M., & Mohan, V. (2014). Prevalence of overweight and obesity among school children and adolescents in Chennai. Indian pediatrics, 51(7), 544-549.

According to the authors, children are susceptible to obesity because of their environments and eating habits. In this regard, the authors concur that the prevalence of overweight and obesity in children is likely to be witnessed in the future if appropriate measures are not taken to curb the situation. The authors propose proper maintenance of diets as one of the remedies of obesity.