Due Week
9 and worth 65 points
Obesity
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 419 to 421 in
the textbook. You may also use the Internet or Strayer Library to research
obesity and its causes.
Suggested
Reading:
·
“What
Are the Health Risks of Overweight and Obesity?” located athttp://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/obe/risks.html
Write a 3
page essay with no Plagiarism
1.
Describe
the effect that obesity (childhood and / or adult) has had on you personally or
your community.
2.
Select
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.
3.
Discuss
one (1) sociological theory that relates to the selected contributing factor to
obesity.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Double Space 3 page Essay PowerPoint slides:? 2 +
·
Be
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.
·
To
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.
·
Include
a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the
professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not
included in the required assignment page length.
The
specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
·
Define
the basic concepts used in the discipline of sociology.
·
Explain
the major theoretical paradigms of sociology.
·
Use
technology and information resources to research issues in sociology.
·
Write
clearly and concisely about sociology using proper writing mechanics.
