thesis- English (Teen Obesity- THEYAN)
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A study research about Teenage Obesity: A Growing Epidemic
A RESEARCH CONDUCTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT
OF THE REQUIREMENT IN ENGLISH IV
Presented By:DIANE P. PIMENTEL
IV-ST. MARGARET MARY
Presented To:MS. MARY KRISTINE TUMAGAN
(English Teacher)
MOUNT CARMEL COLLEGEBALER, AURORASY 2008-2009
APPROVAL SHEET
This research paper entitled “Teen Obesity: A Growing
Epidemic” was prepared and submitted by Diane P. Pimentel in
partial fulfillment of the requirement in English-IV. It has been
examined & is therefore recommended for acceptance & approval.
Recommended by:
_________________________
Ms. Mary Kristine Tumagan
(English Teacher)
Approved by:
__________________________
Mrs. Virginia G. Sacramento
(Principal)
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
My deepest appreciation goes to my family who inspired me
while doing this research. To the people who in one way or
another help me get through with it. Especially Ms. Ritchelle
Gonzales whom I fondly call ate Yke, Mr. Edito Bihasa Jr.,
classmates and friends and my teacher in English IV, Ms. Mary
Kristine Tumagan.
The Researcher
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DEDICATION
This humble work is dedicated to my parents Jesse and Norina
Pimentel, my sister Olivelle Marie Pimentel and my brother Jesse
Pimentel II. They are the moving factors in my life. Their
selfless love and untiring support are my greatest motivation.
They are my inspirations in life. I also dedicate this work to my
close friends Sarah Joy Candelario, czarina Galendez, Joan Rose
dela Torre and Princess Joy Gusilatar. They are true friends
indeed.
The Researcher
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page
Approval Sheet
Dedication
Acknowledgement
CHAPTER I
IntroductionStatement of the Problem
Statement of the HypothesisImportance of the StudyScope and LimitationsDefinition of Terms
CHAPTER II
Related LiteratureFOREIGNLOCAL
CHAPTER III
Methodology of the Study
CHAPTER IV
Presentation, Interpretation and Analysis of Data
CHAPTER V
Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations
Bibliography
Curriculum vitae
CHAPTER 1: The Problem & it’s Setting
INTRODUCTION:
As a teenager, peer approval is critically important. All
teens want to fit into a group of friends where they can feel
secure and a sense of belonging. Unfortunately, with today’s
emphasis on an ideal body image, overweight or obese teenagers
face constant stares, comments, and whispering that can interfere
with living a normal teenage life. Teenage obesity is rising
significantly not only in the Philippines but all throughout the
world. It is growing epidemic and it’s a terrible thing. Watching
teenager wobble around all day out of breath and struggling to
manage the stairs at school something no one should ever witness.
Obesity is a risk factor for several diseases and it can lead to
more serious problem in the end and can be fatal that can cause
even death.
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STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
This research entitled Teenage Obesity: Growing Epidemic
investigate the effects and how it can be treated.
1. What is OBESITY?
2. What is BMI?
3. What are the causes or factors of obesity?
4. How can we prevent or treat obesity?
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STATEMENT OF HYPOTHESIS
This research work envisions proving the following findings of
facts about obesity :
That obesity is a condition in which excess body fat has
accumulated to an extent that health may be negatively
affected.
That obesity is a medical condition that affects children.
That the primary treatment for obesity is dieting and
physical exercise.
That obesity predicts burnout and the reverse-causation
hypothesis that burnout predicts obesity.
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SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
This research attempts to determine the usefulness of the
topic, the result of study are beneficial to the following:
Teenagers- for them to be aware that obesity is not just a simple
problem, to know how to have a healthy and proper diet.
Students- because they must know that obesity can lead to other
serious disease.
Parents- for them to know what they can do if they have obese
child and how to give their children a proper diet.
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SCOPE & LIMITATIONS
The researcher was limit and conducted only the study about
Teenage Obesity in our economy, its effect and how we can prevent
or treat obesity, prior to the scope of my research, as follows
in the succeeding pages.
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DEFINITION OF TERMS
The following terms are defined operationally/conceptually for
the better understanding in the study:
Obesity- it refers to an increase in total body fats
Obese- overweight person
BMI- Body mass Index
Morbid obesity- a person that has either 50% - 100% over
normal weight, more than 100 pounds over normal weight.
Body fats- consist of a wide group of compounds that are
generally soluble in organic solvents and largely insoluble
in water.
Diabetes Milletus- a syndrome of disordered metabolism,
usually due to a combination of hereditary and environmental
causes, resulting in abnormally high blood sugar levels
Hyperlipidemia- he presence of raised or abnormal levels of
lipids and/or lipoproteins in the blood.
Cholesterol- is a lipidic, waxy alcohol found in the cell
membranes and transported in the blood plasma of all
animals.
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Coronary artery disease- is the end result of the
accumulation of atheromatous plaques within the walls of the
coronary arteries.
Cushing’s syndrome or hypothyroidism- is the term for
overactive tissue within the thyroid gland, resulting in
overproduction.
Epidemic- disease which become widespread in a particular
place.
Hypertension- abnormally high blood pressure in arteries
that may or may not be associated with observable organic
disorder.
Diet- food and drink normally taken by an individual.
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CHAPTER 2: RELATED LITERATURE
FOREIGN
According to Dr. Kelly Brownell, PhD, an expert on American
diet and health, a study was conducted with the Pima Indians who
live both in Mexico and Arizona. It was found that those Pima
Indians who live in Arizona have much higher rates of obesity
than their counterparts in Mexico, even though both groups of
people have the same genetic and ethnic background. This is also
true for many migrants of the US who have a much higher obesity
rate than their relatives back home.
Americans have re-defined the word food. In the Webster's
dictionary food is any nourishing substance eaten, drunk, or
otherwise taken into the body to sustain life, provide energy,
promote growth, etc. In American society food is that which is
fatty, tasty, processed, refined and contains no nutrients; a
substance detrimental to the body's functions, creating disease,
and resulting in death. At no time in history have humans eaten
such refined, processed and fatty food and at no time in history
have humans had such an obesity epidemic.
Out of necessity, many obese people suffering from various
complications and diseases have learned to change their diet.
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Those people, with determination and a will to survive, have
succeeded in becoming healthy once again. They have learned that
cutting out meat products, processed foods, fast-foods, high
sugar and high sodium foods, while incorporating whole grains,
vegetables, fruits and legumes into the diet is the only way to
return back to health. It is not easy to go against the strong
current of an unhealthy society but it is a necessity.
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LOCAL
According to Rosalyn Allyn G. Sy, obesity was barely
recognized as a problem in the Philippines in the early part of
the 90's; surely not because it is non-existent in this part of
the world but because doctors & other health providers show not
much interest in this issue. In 1994, the Philippine Association
for the study of Overweight and Obesity (PASOO) was organized to
address the growing global problem of this condition which has
been noted to affect the Filipino people.
One of the projects of PASOO was to look into the prevalence
of obesity in medical practice.
Through the generous grant & support from Servier, Philippines,
Dr. Augusto D. Litonjua, president of PASOO, together with the
officers and board of directors of the association was able to
ask the help of randomly selected 164 general practitioners
nationwide to participate in
our survey questionaire & project. A total of 1220 patients was
included in the study which extended from April 1996 to Dec.
1998.
Using the IOTF-WHO classification of obesity, the study
showed that the prevalence of obesity in medical practice in the
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Philippines is 21%, while 25% of consulting patients are
overweight. Unfortunately, only 4 % of the subjects included
consulted because of their weight problem & 96% consulted for
other reasons. For those who recognized their weight problem,
only 8 % of these subjects were doing something about it while
64% are not concerned and 28% did not give any answer.
PASOO had started this nationwide project to create
awareness on the importance of this medical condition amongst our
health care providers. To complement this project, PASOO had
published some guidelines on weight management for its members
and non-members & interested in the care of obese patients.
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Chapter III
Methodology of the Study
This chapter presents the method used in the study. The
researcher used the descriptive method of research. She believes
that this method is the appropriate way in treating the problems
in this study.
Through thorough reading of books, encyclopedia, researching
through internet and other all printed materials, the researcher
gather all datas.
After all the datas are collected she analyzed, interpreted and
put it in her research paper.
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Chapter IV
Presentation, Interpretation and Analysis Of Data
1. What is OBESITY?
Obesity is a condition in which excess body fat has
accumulated to an extent that health may be negatively
affected. It is commonly defined as a body mass index (BMI).
2. What is BMI?
The body mass index (BMI), or Quetelet index, is a
statistical measurement which compares a person's weight and
height. Though it does not actually measure the percentage
of body fat, it is a useful tool to estimate a healthy body
weight based on how tall a person is. Due to its ease of
measurement and calculation, it is the most widely used
diagnostic tool to identify weight problem within a
population including: underweight, overweight and obesity.
3. What are the causes or factors of obesity?
Until recently, obesity was considered the result of a
sedentary lifestyle and the chronic ingestion of excess
calories. This may be the principal factor for many
individuals, but there is evidence of strong genetic,
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metabolic, and environmental influences, in the development
of obesity. Certain illnesses, such as Cushing’s syndrome or
hypothyroidism.
4. How can we prevent or treat obesity?
Successful programs for weight loss reduction and
maintenance should be started and followed under the care
of a physician and/or a nutritionist. A weight-loss program
may include:
Exercise (the Surgeon General has called for 30 minutes of
physical activity on most days of the week)
A low-fat, high-complex carbohydrate, high fiber diet
Behavior modification to change eating behavior
Social support
Medications
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Chapter V
Summary of the Study
Teenage obesity is a terrible thing. Obesity can weaken
physical health and well-being, and can shorten life expectancy.
It is a growing problem in teenagers mainly due to their
inactivity and diet. When children are born they imitate their
parent life, they eat what they eat and do what they do. Parents
need to set an appropriate example in front of their children to
save them from suffering from teenage obesity. Teenagers will
need all the support that they can get and hopefully in time they
can.
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Conclusion
After gathering the data the researcher conclude the
following:
That obesity is a growing problem in our society and in many
societies worldwide.
That the lifestyle of a person is one of the most common
causes of becoming overweight.
That diet, lifestyle and exercise are the cornerstones of
current approaches to treating obesity.
That parents should educate their teenagers by encouraging a
healthy diet and plenty of activity.
That teenage obesity can also lead to depression in
teenagers.
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Recommendations
The researcher would like to recommend the following:
1.) The teenagers should have a right diet plan together with
regular exercise routine as the key to fight teenage
obesity.
2.) The teenagers should have a slight change in lifestyle
and behavioral changes to help them improve their overall
health.
3.) The teenagers should have a drug treatment for
individuals, especially those with other obesity-related
health conditions, who have failed to respond adequately
to dietary and behavioral modifications.
4.) The teenagers should be encouraged not scolded by their
parents about their weight and they need to be assured
that loosing weight is a positive thing.
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Bibliography:
Health and Home (2007-2008)
Neill, Kweethai C. (2007). Diet of School-Aged Children.
Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z, pp. 13-16
“Childhood Obesity.” Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Childhood_obesity.
. “Hyperlipidemia.” Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperlipidemia
Encyclopedia
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CURRICULUM VITAE
I.PERSONAL DATA
NAME: Diane P. Pimentel
Birth Date: November 14, 1992
Birth Place: Gloria Street Baler, Aurora
Father’s Name: Jesse P. Pimentel
Mother’s Name: Norina R. Palabay
II. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
School Year Graduated
Secondary Mount Carmel College 2009
Elementary Baler Central School 2005
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