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1. CHILDHOOD OBESITY 4 Research HW
CHILDHOOD OBESITY 4 Research HWCHILDHOOD OBESITY 4 Research HWThe study seeks
to evaluate the efficacy of school-based programs in treating and managing overweight and
obesity among children. Childhood obesity is increasingly becoming both national and
global public health concern that has resulted in increased childhood morbidity and
mortality. In particular, childhood obesity has catapulted the increase in health problems
such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, as well as osteoarthritis later in adulthood
(Mahmood et al. 2014). Schools can provide one of the most effective channels through
which childhood obesity interventions can be directed. In this respect, policies, procedures,
and guidelines have been passed in many nations and states for the implementation of
school-based interventions. In the United States, many studies have recommended the
utilization of school-based obesity management programs to address the unending crisis of
childhood obesity. In light of this concern, this study seeks to investigate the efficacy of
school-based interventions in treating and managing childhood obesity. In particular, the
study will also assess school methodologies such as incorporation of obesity education into
the routine curriculum in minimizing the constantly-increasing cases of obese children
population.Method of StudyThe study is also going to use qualitative design in order to
examine the perception of children towards school-based obesity management initiatives.
Previous studies conducted by Clarke et al. (2015) also sought to investigate the
experiences and views of kids who went through school-based obesity management
programs. This can help to improve knowledge and understanding of better ways to
address the problem of childhood obesity within school settings. In order to provide a
comprehensive finding that guides future clinical decision-making, the study will evaluate
efficacy of school-based interventions with respect to many key areas. They include cost
efficiency of school-based interventions, improvements in physical activities and healthy
eating habits following interventions, as well as level of awareness among children on the
dangers of childhood obesity and the ways in which it can be averted. Furthermore,
effectiveness will be investigated through evaluation of body weight and BMI before and
after the introductions of these interventions (Mahmood et al. 2014). Most significantly,
cardiovascular fitness and other outcome measures will be investigated. The target
population and participants of the study will mainly be school-going children. Both boys
and girls with an average age of between 8 and 16 years will be incorporated into the
study.Schools vary in the ways in which they utilize such interventions. For instance, some
schools utilize planet health programs that incorporate the teacher training workshops,

2. class lessons, physical education materials, and educational programs that emphasize on
enhancing physical activities. These programs also seek to discourage sedentary lifestyles
among school-going populations (Mahmood et al. 2014). Other initiatives often embrace
strategies such as utilization of banners and logos on water bottles with the purpose of ing
healthy living, embracing healthy diets and discouraging the use of sugar-sweetened drinks.
In some cases, schools ensure that children are enrolled in programs such as aerobics dance
sessions.ORDER NOW FOR CUSTOMIZED, PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPERSOne of the primary
reasons for exploring this area of research is the fact that obesity among children is a risk
indicator for future obesity during adulthood. This problem has been associated with
adverse physical, socioeconomic and mental impacts such as risks for getting non-
communicable diseases (Amini et al. 2015). In addition, school-going children face the risk
of being socially stigmatized, leading to sadness and loneliness. Moreover, obese kids are
most likely to involve themselves in high-risk behaviors as a result of negative stereotyping.
Although an urgent intervention is needed to curb the worrying increase in overweight and
obese populations, these steps must be informed by widely acknowledged collection of
evidences to positive health outcomes (Amini et al. 2015). The current body of evidence
incorporates researches conducted that target their interventions in several contexts such
as community centers, home, and schools. In particular, schools have taken the lead in being
among the most suitable settings for obesity management since they are distinct in some
elements. CHILDHOOD OBESITY 4 Research HWResult of StudyThe effectiveness and
capability of school-oriented interventions to prevent obesity among school going children
was subjected for review for a period more than 10 year. Reviews of reviews, meta-analysis,
reports on children and adolescents, systematic reviews, and interventional studies were
used. During the study, four meta-analysis and four systematic reviews were selected for
the review. The results indicated that adoption of multifaceted interventions did not
significantly affect the anthropometric findings. Even though the duration for intervention
is very useful in establishing effectiveness, there is no adequate studies that can appraise
the duration. There is a significant difference between boys and girls on how they respond
to school-based interventions. Relying on an indicator such as the body mass index to
determine obesity prevention among children was determined to seriously misleading.
Non-targeted interventions were helpful in solving the issue among the general public as
compared to targeted approaches.