Mentor/s
Drs. David Thomson and Jennifer Trudeau
Participation Type
Paper Talk
Abstract
The obesity epidemic in the United States has continued to increase with more and more children and adults being diagnosed every year. While many recognize this as an issue, there has been little attempts to correct this problem. This paper will research how media has effected this rise in obesity rates by exploring a lack in health promotion as well as how advertisements are directed towards certain individuals. This examination of media’s effect on obesity points out the ineffectiveness of mainstream media to address the rise in obesity levels and will suggest changes required for a comprehensive solution that includes communication outlets and the use of positive health promotion programs.
College and Major available
Exercise Science UG
Location
Digital Commons
Start Day/Time
4-24-2020 2:00 PM
End Day/Time
4-24-2020 4:00 PM
Comments
A PowerPoint presentation accompanies this submission as an additional file.
Presentation of the paper's information and data
Media's Effect on America's Obesity Crisis
Digital Commons
The obesity epidemic in the United States has continued to increase with more and more children and adults being diagnosed every year. While many recognize this as an issue, there has been little attempts to correct this problem. This paper will research how media has effected this rise in obesity rates by exploring a lack in health promotion as well as how advertisements are directed towards certain individuals. This examination of media’s effect on obesity points out the ineffectiveness of mainstream media to address the rise in obesity levels and will suggest changes required for a comprehensive solution that includes communication outlets and the use of positive health promotion programs.
Students' Information
North Runk, Sacred Heart University Class of 2020, Exercise Science Major, Honors Minor, Resident Success Assistant, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity