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This 11 page paper looks at the problem of obesity, paying particular attention to the age group of 16 0 18 years. The aim of the paper is to develop an effective educational program aimed at reducing obesity in 16 – 18 year. Included in the paper is a discussion on the problem and current gaps in support and healthcare education dealing with obesity before looking at the use of an appropriate healthcare change model and the proposed inclusion in any education program. The bibliography cites 20 sources.
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11 pages (~225 words per page)
File: TS14_TEobesplan.rtf
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influencing factor on the potential occurrence of many other conditions, from coronary heart disease to diabetes and certain cancer types and can also result from other behaviors, such as increased
food intake after giving up smoking (Burant, 2004; Kopelman, 2000; Toll, 2000). The way that obesity is viewed can vary between different
communities and individuals, with those who do not suffer from the condition often seeing it as a self imposed condition, which may partly explain the lack of educational models and
projects when compared to other conditions or health education issues (Brown and Thompson, 2007). There is a need to reduce obesity, it has been estimated that in the UK
alone ongoing problem of obesity may have the potential to bankrupt the National Health Service (NHS) (Medical News Today, 2007). There are several approaches to obesity, but it is generally
accepted that there is the need for a lifestyle change by those affected rather than simply dieting or taking short term measures. The aim of this paper is to why
and how there is a need for health education for children, especially those between the ages of 16 years and 18 years. The paper will start by consider the problem,
looking at the issue and the current gaps; it is only when the context of the issue is fully comprehended that a potential viable, long term solution may be devised.
The paper will then present a solution, looking at suitable theories covering how healthcare education and change can be effective and considering the way that healthcare education programs have performed
in the past. 2. The Problem It is estimated that within the UK there are about 700,000 who are obese (Diabetes.co.uk, 2006). In addition to this a large number of
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