Obesity and Chronic Health Conditions
Overview
The Springdale Community Coalition has asked each member to gather some information about specific health issues as they work toward creating a healthier community. You were asked to focus on obesity. Read the following studies on obesity:
Frank et al. Obesity Relationships with Community Design, Physical Activity, and Time Spent in Cars. Am J Prev Med 2004;27(2)
Froehlich-Grobe K and Lollar D. Obesity and Disability, Time to Act. Am J Prev Med 2011;41(5):541-545
Create a 2-page paper to address the following:
1. What is the extent of the obesity problem in the United States?
2. What individual, social, and environmental factors have led to the epidemic of obesity in the United States? Specify at least one of each. Consider community design and the evidence presented by Frank et al (2004) in your response.
3. What strategies can the Springdale Community Coalition use to combat obesity at the community level? You can discuss strategies for community planning, neighborhoods, schools, worksites, or healthcare facilities (just choose one). Consider the disabled community and the data presented by Froehlich-Grobe. How would this population be addressed and accommodated differently than for the general population?
SLP Assignment Expectations
In order to earn full credit:
Please write your paper in your own words. That is the only way I can evaluate your level of understanding. Quotes are rarely needed; if necessary, they should comprise less than 10% of a paper and must be cited properly.
Even though the papers must be written in your own words, you are required to cite sources for any statement of fact or idea that is not common knowledge. You are required to cite the sources within the body of the paper and include a reference list at the end of the paper.
Note: Wikipedia is not an acceptable source of information. Use credible, professional, and scholarly sources such as journal articles from ProQuest or EBSCO, and government, university, or nonprofit organizations' websites.
You must clearly show that you have read the module homepage and the required background materials. You are welcome to do research in addition to-but not instead of-the required readings.
Your papers will be evaluated on the following factors:
• References - citations are used within the body of the paper any time you state a fact or idea that is not common knowledge and a reference list is included at the end of the paper.
• Precision - you follow all instructions and you answer each part of the assignment.
• Breadth - you show broad knowledge of the module's topic.
• Depth - you go into detail to show more critical thought about the specific assignment.
• Clarity - the extent to which you elaborate and include discussion or examples as asked.
• Application - the extent to which you apply the information