Research Summary and Ethic: Obesity Among Children

Topic: Research Summary and Ethical Consideration Guidelines
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Obesity among children has become of great concern in the public health sector both at national and international level. Studies show that the prevalence of the disorder is alarming. Obesity is known to be caused by an imbalance between calorie intake and calorie utilization for body functions like growth and development, metabolism and physical activities (Sameera & Kanekar, 2012). Children obesity should be monitored keenly and proper interventions exploited since it dictates the health conditions and the well-being of the child. The case study is very important to medical practitioners especially nurses as they get an overview on the causes, prevalence and medical interventions concerning childhood obesity
In classifying the extent of obesity, the body mass index of the child is determined by medical practitioners. He or she is regarded as obese if the BMI is or above the 95th percentile. As a result of the high degree in prevalence, data from national health and nutrition examination survey indicated an estimate of 16.9 percent of children and adolescent at ages 2 to 19 years to be obese. The consequence of children obesity can be felt due to the adverse impact on mortality and mobility in their adult life (Sameera & Kanekar, 2012).
According to (Mahshid, Noori, & Anwar, 2015) the results of the study were described as genetic, environmental and behavioral factors. To begin with, genetic factors contribute to some extent in obesity predisposition, since genes are responsible for metabolic functions thus altering the fat content or energy use. The behavioral factors may include excessive consumption of foods rich in sugar and calories and beverages with the lack of physical exercise. The survey done by the United state Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that increased intake of soft drinks was associated with the epidemic of obesity and diabetes type II among children (Mahshid, Noori, & Anwar, 2005). Sedentary life at home, for instance, watching television, playing video games on computer and at the same time consuming high-calorie snacks.
On environmental factors, the surroundings to the child may contribute to the chance of him or he being obese, for example, the community may lack the accessibility to various foods, lack of adequate space within the school and home compounds for the children to do exercise.
In summary, the consequences of children obesity range from health and psychological issues. Obese children are prone to serious health complications like, heart disorders, increased blood pressure, insulin insensitivity leading to diabetes, according to the study; they are associated with conditions such as respiratory disorders, sleep apnea and even arthritis (Mahshid, Noori, & Anwar, 2015).
The above-summarized research findings on children and obesity help on initiating programs and is implemented to minimize the prevalence of the disorder among children. The reports submitted by the research bodies can be kept, analyzed by medical practitioners, nutritionists, and other non-governmental organizations. Based on the fact that the community contributes significantly to the...