Obesity in America<\/p>\n
Assignment 3: Obesity in America
\nDue Week 9 and worth 65 points
\nObesity in America is considered an epidemic. There are many contributing factors to obesity (both childhood and adult), such as biological, environmental, social, or economic factors. Review the information on obesity on pages 383 to 385 in the textbook. You may also use the Internet or Strayer Library to research obesity and its causes.
\nSuggested Reading:
\n\u201cWhat Are the Health Risks of Overweight and Obesity?\u201d located at http:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/health\/health-topics\/topics\/obe\/risks.html
\nWrite a one to two page (1-2) page essay in which you:
\nDescribe the effect that obesity (childhood and \/ or adult) has had on you personally or your community.
\nSelect one (1) contributing factor to childhood or adult obesity. Recommend two (2) preventative measures related to the selected factor that people can take in order to reduce their chance of becoming obese.
\nDiscuss one (1) sociological theory that relates to the selected contributing factor to obesity.
\nYour assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
\nBe typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
\nTo keep this essay short and manageable, your only sources for the essay should be the article from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the sections noted in your text. For this reason, APA citations or references are not required for this assignment.
\nInclude a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student\u2019s name, the professor\u2019s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required assignment page length.
\nThe specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
\nDefine the basic concepts used in the discipline of sociology.
\nExplain the major theoretical paradigms of sociology.
\nUse technology and information resources to research issues in sociology.
\nWrite clearly and concisely about sociology using proper writing mechanics.
\nClick here to view the grading rubric for this assignment.
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