What is obesity? And why is it on the rise?
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Aspects of Health Education. 1000-1500 words 1. Choose a specific health aspect. 2. Demonstrate an understanding that it relates to young children's learning and 3. the impact of poverty and inequality. 4. Speak of my role and that of other professionals and agencies related to this issue. 5. Explore social/cultural diversity. 6. Explore ethical issues. 7. Demonstrate scientific/technological impact on the modern day Introduction What is obesity? And why is it on the rise? This essay will identify and discuss the specific health issue of obesity in young children, how it effects young children's learning and how various professionals and agencies are tackling this issue in the modern day. It will also include how poverty and inequality can have a significant impact on this health issue. Main Body. What is it?? The Oxford English Dictionary describes obesity as: Obese /'bis/ a. very fat. Obesity (p301 oxford mini dictionary) Where as the NHS defines it as '... excess body fat for a given height and gender'...


