Role of Nutrition and Physical Activity in Mitigating Overweight and Obesity in Young People in the UK

Research Proposal
(To determine the role of nutrition and
physical activity in mitigate the issues of
overweight and obesity in young people
UK)

ABSTRACT
This research is based on the topic” To determine the role of nutrition and physical activity in
mitigating the issues of overweight and obesity in young people”. Nutrition is the process of
taking proper food which helps in growth and increases the metabolism in the human body.
In recent time consumption of junk food increases and it becomes very important for people
to do physical activities which help them to maintain their weight and fat. Proper nutrition
and physical activities help young people to fight the issue of overweight and obesity of
looking good. The literature part of this investigation is based on secondary data which is
collected by multiple secondary sources. This research will also support by various research
methodologies and the type of data that will be gathers is quantitative. Numerical information
will collect so that validity and reliability can be maintained appropriately. The investigation
supports that nutrition and physical activity mitigate the issue of overweight.

Table of Contents
ABSTRACT..............................................................................................................................................2
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................4
Research Aim and objectives.............................................................................................................4
Research question.............................................................................................................................4
Research rational...............................................................................................................................5
LITERATURE REVIEW..............................................................................................................................6
Need and importance of nutrition and physical activity within young people..................................6
Role of nutrition and physical activity in mitigate the issues of overweight and obesity in young
people UK..........................................................................................................................................6
Recommendation about some other effective ways to mitigate and resole the health issues
related with obesity within young people.........................................................................................7
Research methodology..........................................................................................................................8
Ethical issues.........................................................................................................................................9
Conclusion...........................................................................................................................................10
TEMPORAL PLAN.................................................................................................................................10
REFERENCES........................................................................................................................................12

Introduction
Nutrition is the process of taking healthy food which helps in increasing the
metabolism in the body and assists in overall growth (Skipper and et. al, 2020). The
substance that is available in the food is altered into tissues and provides energy so that
mental and physical health will become sound in the human body. There are multiple stages
of Nutrition which are ingestion, digestion, absorption, transport, assimilation, and excretion.
On the other hand, physical activity refers to the movement that takes place in people by the
contraction of skeletal muscles (Piggin, 2020). Physical activities like playing, walking,
exercising, and many more. Both nutrition and physical activity is very important in today’s
surrounding where consumption of unhealthy food increased among young people (Hayes
and et. al, 2018). These play a very important role in reducing overweight and obesity among
the individual. One of the important benefits of nutrition and physical activity is that it helps
in building the immune system which aids in fighting various infectious diseases (Imboden,
and et. al, 2022). Teenagers need a proper diet because to live a health life lot of energy and
metabolism is needed which helps them in developing their mental and physical health. This
also helps in removing the depression and anxiety they are facing due to obesity of gaining
more attention (Staiano and et. al, 2018).
Research rational
The research topic is related to covering the major significance of nutrition and
physical activities to reduce overweight and obesity among young people which helps in
overall growth and development. The major reason behind selecting this research topic will
fulfill the dual perspective that is personal and professional. Concerning personal aspect with
the help of this research various activities can be analyzed which is related to physical
exercise. Besides that this investigation will also going to aid me in applying the methods
which I can use for improving my physical health and taking proper nutrition. Another
personal advantage with this research is that I will be able to enhance various skills and
knowledge to conduct proper research appropriately. In the context of professional
objectives, this will helps in developing my future career abilities and professional career as
well. This investigation will also help me in knowing the jobs that are available with a good
job position. In a future perspective, this will also aid me in making a sound professional
career more positively. Using the concept of nutrition and physical activities, I can work