Pediatric Obesity and Breastfeeding in Australia

Running head: HEALTHCARE
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Name of the University:
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Introduction:
Reflection forms an integral aspect of the learning process as it promotes continuous
development (Moon, 2013). As stated by Boud et al. (2013), reflective practice enables
healthcare professionals to introspect critically upon their learning experience in order to conduct
self-assessment and develop a better understanding in relation to the concerned area of interest.
In this paper, I am going to reflect on the previous two assessments in order to evaluate how the
research relates to my existing knowledge and skills. In addition to this, I would also reflect upon
how the research topic chosen by me aligns with the existing frameworks. In this context, I
would like to state that my area of research interest centered on breast feeding and formulas on
pediatric obesity across Australia. It should be mentioned in this regard that pediatric obesity in
recent times has emerged out to be a primary problem within the Australian context. Research
studies and statistical evidence suggests that one out of every four infant within Australia is
either overweight or obese (Binns et al., 2016). Pediatric obesity is a major problem as it gives
rise to a number of critical health conditions that include Diabetes and cardiovascular disorders
(Horta et al., 2015).
How the researched issue relates to the existing knowledge and skills:
On account of my in depth interest in the research topic, I was already about pediatric
obesity being a primary problem within the Australian context. However, after completing the
previous two assessments I got a clear idea about the present trend of pediatric obesity valid
within the Australian context. According to the statistical report published by Gibbs and Forste
(2014), it has been stated that approximately 8% children aged below 5 are either obese or
overweight in Australia. Further, upon investigating the evidence base and evaluating the