Category: Obesity

Children Obesity Prevention Proposals Introduction A plethora of scholarly studies proves that obesity in children may be treated using healthy nutrition, adequate physical activity, and a stable psychological condition. At the same time, little attention paid to the formulation of evidence-based practices, and many nurses encounter problems with stimulating children to practice healthy lifestyles (Sim,…

Patient Education for Obesity Treatment Introduction/Identification Important Findings Obsession with sweets Obsession with sugary treats Does not have health insurance Practices self-treatment Buys only cheap medicine The patient overuses different products that contain an enormous quantity of sugar in them. Also, the patient does not want to pay for her health insurance, as she considers…

Obesity Prevention in Young Children in US Childhood obesity is one of the most critical health issues in the United States. As for now, nearly every third child is either obese or overweight (Kothandan, 2014). That is why it is imperative to pay special attention to the prevention of childhood obesity as well as obesity-related…

Obesity in the United States: Learning Process Table of Contents Learning Goals and Objectives Week Schedule Placement Issues Objective Description References Learning Goals and Objectives Obesity is a persistent problem in many developed countries. According to Fox (2016), over 40% of American females are obese. The percentage of children and teenagers who have some degree…

Children and Adolescents With Obesity: Physical Examination Introduction The article, Physical Examination Findings Among Children and Adolescents With Obesity: An Evidence-Based Review, by Armstrong, S. et al. seeks to address the issue of physical examination of children who suffer from obesity, a harmful condition which affects a third of US children (Armstrong, et al., 2016,…

Obesity Treatment in Primary Care: Evidence-Based Guide Table of Contents Introductory Part Article Abstract Brief Summary and Critique Critical Analysis and Context Articles Quality and Personal Opinion Conclusion References Introductory Part Obesity is one of the major health conditions affecting people in every developed country. This disease has become a major problem because professionals and…

Adult Obesity Causes & Consequences Table of Contents Introduction Preventable Disease Overview Evidence-Based Intervention Implementation: Teaching Plan Evaluation Summary References Introduction A hereditary predisposition, unhealthy lifestyle habits, and a lack of overall physical-wellness education are factors that lead to developing otherwise preventable conditions, of which obesity is one of the most popular. Through analyzing a…

Pediatric Obesity Study Methodology Table of Contents Sample/Setting Sampling Strategy Research Design Extraneous Variables Instruments Description of the Intervention Data Collection Procedures References Sample/Setting The study involves 110 12-14-year-old racially diverse children of both genders who are diagnosed with obesity, as well as their parents. The criteria for inclusion are the following: children should be…

The Epidemiology of Obesity Table of Contents Problem Statement Solution Benefits Conclusion References Problem Statement Obese and overweight people who would like to lose weight but lack the awareness of healthy options that may be implemented to achieve this goal may often be misled by the excess information about fad diets. Nowadays, these weight-loss strategies…

Ways of Treating Obesity in Older Patients Table of Contents Introduction Current Knowledge Approach to Research Gaining Wisdom Conclusion References Introduction The area of clinical practice that is particularly interesting to me is the treatment and management of health issues in the elderly population. In most developed countries, including the United States, there is a…