Childhood Obesity

Suzy W

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Childhood Obesity by Mind Map: Childhood Obesity

1. Research Question 1: What effects do targeted food advertisements have on the childhood obesity academic in the United States?

1.1. brain washing kids into thinking what is healthy

1.1.1. pyschological effects

1.2. only junk food is ever advertised and not healthy food

1.2.1. kids dont know what is good vs what is bad

1.2.1.1. do they need to be educated more ?

1.3. how does this effect kids in the long run

1.3.1. physical, emotional, into adulthood

1.4. is obesity a personal responsibility or is it the government's fault?

2. Research Question 2: How have different government regulations on the food industry and schools affected childhood obesity epidemic in the United States?

2.1. Let's Move campaign (Michelle Obama)

2.1.1. movement to get kids to move and be active

2.1.2. really movement is not the problem... food is

2.1.3. bad food is the direct result of goverment policies

2.2. USDA Regulations

2.2.1. used to promote the production and selling of agriculture

2.2.2. promotes agriculture but also ends up prmoting the selling of worse things

2.2.3. gov is subsidizing obesity epidemic but also making standards to follow

2.2.3.1. are these standards helping ? no

2.3. Healthy Weight commitment

2.3.1. pulled trillion of calories off of the market

2.3.2. "healthier" alternatives

2.3.2.1. reduced fat, zero calorie etc

3. Research Question 3: Are food corporations and government polices the main cause for the childhood obesity obesity epidemic in the United States ? (or is it a personal responsibility/ the parents fault)

3.1. food corporations target kids (they are vulnerable)

3.2. use fake sugar to spend money on other things like advertising and marketing

3.3. the government somewhat regulates what we eat... are they helping or hurting us

3.3.1. are they being hypocritcal?

3.3.2. they regulate what we eat but at the same time they let food companies distribute what they want

4. How have social

5. Causes?

5.1. genetic

5.1.1. are there genetic factors to being over weight?

5.2. environmental

5.2.1. the people surrounding you

5.2.2. society around you

5.2.2.1. school lunches

5.2.2.1.1. what is the school feeding kids

5.2.2.1.2. is there fast food in the school?

5.2.2.1.3. are they schools making the food?

5.2.2.1.4. are there correct portion sizes?

5.2.3. parents

5.2.3.1. are the parents educated on what is good

5.3. social

5.3.1. agressive marketing of junk food

5.3.1.1. is there a direct correlatoin

5.3.1.2. what do they think is healthy

5.3.1.3. aret hey being brain washed?

5.3.2. "good" deals on junk food

5.3.3. junk food more accessbile

5.3.3.1. do people think that eating healthy is too expensive

5.3.4. social media influencing you

5.3.4.1. does social media make people think certain ways?

5.4. culture

5.4.1. different diets in different places

5.4.1.1. are certain people in certain cultures pre determined to be larger/smaller than others?

5.4.2. is big seen as beautiful?

5.4.3. what does your culture want you to look like?

5.5. dietary intake

5.5.1. what are you consuming?

5.5.1.1. pop, soda, sugary beverages, fast food, dessert everyday?

5.5.2. how much are you consuming?

5.5.2.1. portion size

5.5.2.2. number of servings

5.5.2.3. number of meals throughout the day

5.5.2.4. calories

5.6. exercise/activity

5.6.1. calories in more or less than calories burned?

5.6.2. are you active every day?

6. Effects/consequnces

6.1. social

6.1.1. bullying

6.1.2. poor academic performance

6.1.3. discrimination

6.1.4. embarrassment

6.2. medical

6.2.1. tpye 2 diabetes

6.2.2. cardiovascular issues

6.2.3. high cholesterol

6.2.4. Abnormal growth

6.2.5. decreased life expectancy

6.2.6. eating disorders

6.3. emotional/psychological

6.3.1. low self esteem

6.3.2. suicidal thoughts

7. ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS CAN FOLLOW INTO ADULTHOOD