My research was published in this year's edition of the Oshkosh Scholar, Volume XV. Check it out!
ABSTRACT:
Millions of children in the world are considered overweight or obese, making childhood obesity an epidemic; however, it has not received the recognition befitting such an important health issue. Many factors, such as advertisement, can influence food choices and eating habits. With this in mind, I studied various food advertisements to determine whether or not there is a correlative relationship between the external factor of food advertising and the prevalence of childhood obesity. Through my search for secondary data, which provided insights into both unhealthy food advertisement and childhood obesity rates, I found that there is a significantly weak, positive relationship between the two variables. Although the promotion of unhealthy foods may play a role in a child becoming overweight, the increased frequency of food advertisements does not directly correspond to an increased rate of overweight children. Actions such as promoting healthier alternatives, enacting more rigorous food regulations, and continuing to research childhood obesity are promising ways to fight this epidemic.
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