Evaluating the Research Process

Evaluating the Research Process    

Childhood Obesity

 In America Childhood obesity in the article talks about child that are obese and how the numbers are only increasing thanks to certain food and lack of education on food.  Health issues can arise from childhood obesity and this article gives off information obtaining child obesity and the side effects of becoming and being obese in young ages. Children’s safety is the main concern because off the health issues that arises from childhood obesity

How is the literature review used in this research?

Literature review valuation is study that is based upon research learning on a subject in which substances are shortened than material is composed to be organized to make an analysis.  Offering information on revision subjects which is provided from new meanings which was studied from older explanations.  In this article read about childhood obesity the literature assessment presents so vital information regarding all the health issues that could affect children in young ages from childhood obesity and offers ways to change a child’s diet and encourage exercise. In this article the author shows how encouraging a diet plan and the lunch menus in the schools would help to start these changes.  There are ways of acceptable solutions and this article offers information that analyses certain foods that are higher in sodium and sugars are causing obesity (Karnik & Kaneekar, 2011).  

What are ethical considerations for data collection?

When looking at the ethical side of childhood obesity I think it is best that everyone has a great understanding of what the risk are of becoming or being obese. I thought it was interesting learning and obtaining the knowledge about the proper nutrient value need for a daily bases, while watching our body mass intake (BMI).   With children all over becoming obese and the rate only increasing education upon nutrition should be required I think (Karnik & Kaneekar, 2011).

What is the data telling us in terms of statistical analysis?

The statistical aspect of childhood obesity is 15% for children in ages 10 and under to the age of 2. Children ranging from the ages 11 to 15 are in the 14% overweight.  With this obesity set in the children are at risk of cardiovascular disease and other health problems which could include diabetes type 2, it can increased levels of cholesterol, as well as the rising of blood pressure. Another way of looking at the statistical factor was looking in to changing the school lunches for the school districts so there are healthier choices.  The facts were setting up a diet plan and some daily activities involving a exercise plan as well would help to lose weight.  It was also known that keeping the metabolism going by be involved in activities would be good for losing weight (Karnik & Kaneekar, 2011).

Are the findings statistically significant?

I think these findings are helpful to not just the worlds, but parent’s especially because it helps us to better understand why it is so important for children to stay healthy. Stay healthy and active not just to stay skinny but to stay in good physical shape, and avoid health issues now and later in life.

Do the conclusions match the results of the study?

 If a person is willing to not just eat healthy but follow the diet plan and exercise plan as well they will see the results faster for losing weight. It takes will power and dedication to commit to these plans. With no dedication and commitment these plans may not work. A person has to want to commit to this and stick with it.

Do the conclusions answer the research questions in the definition of the problem?

In the article the research does have the concern of the child obesity and the rate. It does go into detail relating all information concern childhood obesity and the aftermath of childhood obesity. I do feel that it does answer the questions concerning the article topic of the related issues that arise from childhood obesity.  Of course there could be more related information added to this information concerning the schools but it does touch on the related topic addressed (Karnik & Kaneekar, 2011).

Are the conclusions appropriate? 

In this study the conclusions are appropriate because this study is looking out for the best interest in children concerning their health from the minute they start eating solid food and as they grow.  This study is looking for the well-being of children and the health issues that arises from obesity. The study shows the health issues that can occur with the effects of children becoming obese and long terms effects of being obese. As a parent and an out sider I would rather know then not know.

Do you have enough information to make a decision on the effectiveness of the study? If so, is it effective?

I think this article did provide a good significant amount of information and there are other sites I may want to endure for more insight on this subject of childhood obesity. It did provide some good aspects and touch on good reasoning for why it is important to have a plan not just any plan but a healthy active plan.  I have good based option on this subject as for myself as well because I once was a bad eater, and was not exercising either. With this in play I was always eating high in sodium and sugar foods. I never looked and the back of food labels just grabbed what I liked and craved at the store. I never realized the after effects of foods and how bad they can be for the human body if in taking too much of certain contents like sugar and sodium. I was just waiting for a heart attack if you asked me. I then realized that I needed a plan of action and that was to change my diet. I look at all food labels now before purchasing any food and make sure it is heart healthy. I do not what high blood pressure or high cholesterol. There for I eat a lot of fruits and vegetables and make sure to get my whole grain. I go along the food pyramid and get just what I need for the day along with my glasses of water.  Since I have changed this diet I have lost 25 pounds. With this diet change I also was including an exercise program 4 days a week.  So not only am I eating healthy I am getting my exercise program in as well for cardio.  So I got fit to, “yeah right”.  My kids were in cooperated in this as well and they also got in shape where they needed to be and were eating healthier and were happier and calmer without the sugar in the diet. Sugar is known to change a child’s mood.  My son school also went with the healthier food choices so I know he is eating well in school now which is helping me meet his daily required value of proper eating.  It is great to have everyone on board it makes things easier and smoother.

Conclusion

            Childhoodhood obesity is an interesting study and does contain a lot of research out there on this subject. The article about childhood obesity really touches upon the scars that can take place in a child’s health when becoming obese.  Practicing healthy food plans and charts can be tough and can be done as well with the influence of the help of parents and peers introducing the fun of healthy foods. Starting a new fun health plan changes not only the weight of children obesity but mood behaviors as well which help to encourage physical activities that help to stay in shape and maintain a good source of a healthy exercise plan.  Let’s educate the children to a healthy lifestyle by starting with eating right. It is important to stay healthy and promote health.

References

Karnik, S., & Kaneekar, A. (2011, October). childhood obesity. Childhood obesity crisis, (), .

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