Ethnic Autobiography Obesity is a problem that is far more prevalent within the African American community than other racial and ethnic groups of Americans and this is particularly true among younger people (Delva et al., 2007a). The exact explanation for this is elusive and has both genetic and dietary components (Delva et al., 2007b). The proposed project is in two distinct phases. The first phase is to collect information, both through conducting surveys and through reviews of the literature, to determine why this is the case. The second phase of the proposed project is to apply this knowledge by creating a teaching plan that the African American community can use to reduce the incidence and severity of obesity. While it is not possible …show more content…
There is a developed network of health care and social workers in the East Baltimore Midway neighborhood and it is felt that liaisons with these people will provide much information of value in terms of collecting the data in the first phase of the proposed project. It is believed that affiliations with people who are already established in the neighborhood will facilitate the data collection process and the eventual teaching.
Three Measurable Learning Objectives There are several measurable learning objectives that can be measured against the results obtained with a control group chosen from the neighborhood. There are several dimensions to this problem that can be considered. Three such measures are weight loss of program participants, versus the control group, blood pressure of the program participants versus the control group and serum cholesterol numbers of the people participating in the program versus the control group. As already noted all of these (and more) are associated with obesity and its consequences (Grundy, 2004).
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Health Education Strategy – Point Mar Case Study: Childhood Obesity In health education and promotion, utilizing an effective strategy in intervention programs is vital to the success of the program. According to Rural Health Information Hub (2017), health education strategies are tailored to suit the target population. Considering the Point Mar Case Study, with the focus of this paper being to develop an effective health education strategy to address childhood obesity, with adult onset of type II diabetes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] (2015), essential knowledge, enumerates the characteristics of an effective health education curriculum to include, dissemination of essential knowledge to shape the group
This study primarily focuses on the need for school leaders to adopt greater racial awareness through the use of composing racial autobiographies. Gooden and O’Doherty present this as a pedagogical tool in shifting away from racial unconsciousness and colour blindness. The findings from this study outlines participants own disregard to race prior to composing their racial autobiographies. It also further indicates that self-reflection; and being conscious of how our beliefs and perceptions of others with regards to race can shape decision-making, which is imperative for leaders who seek cultural responsiveness. This does however have its limitations, as it seems to develop awareness more so rather than a direct practical application,
It’s to no surprise that obesity is an epidemic in America and is continuing to grow at an alarming rate. Statistics say that more than one-third (34.9% or 78.6 million) of U.S. adults are obese and being overweight is harming the nation by worsening the health burden, raising health costs, and undermining productivity (Greenhalgh). Sadly the responsibility for this epidemic is mostly put on Blacks and Latinos, who have the highest percentage of obesity. Latinos more so have sparked this for concern due to their large numbers in the United States and something must be done about this to help bring down these numbers and help the overall population’s health. Latino Obesity Epidemic Because Latino’s make up a huge number in the United States
I was born a mystery, no one thought a small Native American girl living in a tribe would grow up to be the most famous Native American. In 24 short years I would accomplish more than people would in their whole life. Background info (birthplace, birthdate, any relevant childhood info., relevant relationship info., etc.): I was born in 1788 in the Shoshone tribe, my mother worked cleaning the house and gathering food, while my father was the tribal chief. My brother’s name was Cameahwait and my sister’s name was Pine Girl, I had a wonderful family.
Obesity is one of the leading health problems affecting children in America. Furthermore, Obesity is the primary contributing factor of many problems in our community. In addition, most children are obese due to an improper balance of calories, and calories being burned. Although, a better quality of school nutrition is a solid step to preventing obesity; likewise, more enforced physical education classes could decrease obesity in children significantly. On the other hand, symbolic interactionism might explain the way obese people are discriminated against, and how they might feel socially isolated.
In recent times, the subject of health disparities has attracted a lot of attention through the media report in both local and national level.in this essay, the health condition of African American will be discussed in this in the following areas as their health status, barriers to health, diverse population and disparities, and health promotion approach to improving this situation. Health Status: According to the 2014 National Health Interview Survey, 13.5% of all African Americans have less than average health (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2014a). Averagely, the African-American have higher prevalence of cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension compared to the national ratio. Further study reveals that 48
My Ethnomusicological Autobiography Growing up in the South in the early 2000s, I was surrounded by music my family identified with or could relate to. My family would come together every weekend for some barbecue and laughs while gossiping and enjoying music that made them dance or feel good. In black culture a family get together with loved ones, music, and grilled food is called a cookout. A typical cookout would consist of the children playing outside while the men would be around the grill cooking and cracking jokes, and the women would be inside gossiping and preparing the food.
Anderson’s suggestions convey a persuasive tone as she tries to lead elementary students into a healthier path, and believes that proper nutrition and exercise helps students improve brain function and physical activity. Anderson goes deeper into her argument by providing evidence and emotional appeals relating students’
The issue is childhood obesity, and it is only accelerating as a percentage of children in both America and all western nations of the world. Childhood Obesity is an issue relevant to all who consider themselves part of American society and it has profound adverse effects economically, physically for those afflicted with the issue, and mentally for those who live an obese childhood or within the family unit of a household with at least one obese child. The scope of the issue is massive and the impact of the consequences dire in many accounts. There is hope to reverse course and change the way of American-western living, and it starts with understanding the size and
Obesity in THE BLACK COMMUNITY: A Serious Epidemic Obesity is a serious problem, affecting an estimated 300 million people worldwide. Its prevalence is increasing in developing countries throughout the world. More than one-third of adults were obese in 2011–2012.(1) Among non-hispanic black adults, however, 56.6% of women were obese compared with 37.1% of men. (1) The health risks associated with obesity make reducing the high prevalence of obesity a health priority.
When it comes to how the students feel about this change, there have been many disagreements about the new school lunches. It is reported that many students have begun to bring their own lunches to school or have chosen not to eat. This outrage has been caught by news channels including US News and Fox News, which shows the reaction of students and families regarding the change of school lunches. It is said that students have begun declining lunches but according to Turner & Chaloupka (2014), “Although 13.7% of respondents ‘‘strongly agreed’’ that at first students complained about the meals, 63.2% also agreed or strongly agreed that most students are no longer concerned about the meals” (Turner & Chaloupka, p. 353). In other words, in the beginning of the study, students were complaining about the school lunches that were given but after they became more familiar with it, they complained less.
Obesity Proposal Obesity is a major problem in the United States. With the rates on obesity constantly rising we have to come up with a way to solve the problem somehow. Fortunately, there are some way that we can help and that includes helping the youth understand obesity, encouraging restaurants to improve their menus and nutrition facts and opening space for citizens so they can become fit and active. One of the main issues as to why America is obese is because of all the opportunities they have available to them.
‘This more than any other factor is the main cause of weight gain. We are victims of our own success”. Current related research: (“The overarching goal of the Healthy Lifestyles Research Center (HLRC) is to facilitate interactions among faculty that promote collaborative research into diverse aspects of how daily lifestyle habits and actions impact both short and long term health, chronic disease risk, and quality of life”). (“The HLRC conducts a seminar series that allows attendees to participate in discussions and exchange ideas about research developments in exercise and wellness, nutrition, and kinesiology”).
I interviewed Kawanna Bullock Clayton on October 23, 2017 for an Oral History Project with LGBTQIA Hamilton College Alumni. Kawana, or “K” as they disclosed they were comfortable being called at the beginning of the interview, graduated from Hamilton College in 2002. They identify as a black, lesbian or queer, masculine of center person. This analysis was written over the course of October 27 to October 29, and then revised on November 25 upon further reflection. Oral history provides a vital way in giving voice to people who have been overlooked by formal scholarship.
There were a total of number of 1,567 participants, (39% male / 61% female) (Sailors et al, 2010). TIGER’s focus was to have these participants exercise regularly 3-day/week and those who stood with the plan were given college credits as a replacement of a class as compensation for being a part of the study. The design of TIGER was to study genes related to adiposity and metabolism, but what I am focusing on this in this study is their ability to get students to work and have high retention rates. There are five different cohort years used in this intervention that all completed a 30 week exercise program plan in a diverse college-age individual’s population. The setting of the intervention took place on campus at the University of Houston’s exercise training