COMM 121 Study Guide - Childhood Obesity, Twelfth Grade, Gastric Bypass Surgery
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Above all issues regarding controversy in the world today, obesity is becoming a major issue that is affecting people physically and psychologically. People of all ages, young and old, are included in this issue and it is greatly putting them all at risk. Many health problems are on the rise and many people are being subjected to worldwide advertising that encourages them to eat in a way they normally wouldn"t. Obesity affects people all over the world, no matter what race, gender or age they are. It is a serious problem, and it needs to be addressed. If we are serious about combating the childhood obesity epidemic and improving child nutrition, then everyone must chip in -- parents, schools, and yes even congress, says tom harkin. Obesity is a condition where excess body fat negatively affects a person"s physical health and mental stability.
