The rate of increase in childhood obesity in our country is alarming. According

The rate of increase in childhood obesity in our country is alarming. According to the CDC:
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Childhood obesity is a serious problem in the United States, putting children and adolescents at risk for poor health
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For children and adolescents aged 2-19 years in 2017-2018, the prevalence of obesity was 19.3% and affected about 14.4 million children and adolescents.
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Obesity prevalence was 13.4% among 2- to 5-year-olds, 20.3% among 6- to 11-year-olds, and 21.2% among 12- to 19-year-olds
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Childhood obesity is also more common among certain populations
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(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, n.d.)
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For this week’s assignment conduct some additional research on this growing phenomena in the United States and submit a 2-3 paper covering the following points:
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What are the biological mechanisms that can contribute to obesity?
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What are the social and/or behavioral mechanisms that can contribute to obesity?
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What is the long term prognosis for person who becomes obese as a child vs as an adult?
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What are some preventive strategies a parent can put into place to help their child avoid becoming overweight and or obese?
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What are some strategies that a parent can put into place if their child has already become overweight or obese to help them lose weight and become healthy?
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This paper should be 2-3 pages double spaced and written in proper APA format. In addition to the minimum page count (i.e. 2 pages and 1 line minimum) you should also include a cover page and a reference page in APA format. Additionally use a minimum of one additional source in addition to your textbook to support your points.
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Reference:
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). Childhood obesity facts. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/obesity/facts.htm