A Review of Obesity and Child Health in London: Research Proposal

This research proposal examines the issue of child obesity in London, focusing on children aged 4-11. The study aims to review the extent of the problem, understand the impact of obesity on children's health, and explore potential strategies to address the issue. The proposal includes a detailed literature review citing sources like Noonan (2018) and Marchesi et al. (2016), discussing the causes and health consequences of childhood obesity, such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and mental health issues. The methodology section outlines the research approach, design, sampling techniques, data collection methods, and analysis, including the use of qualitative methods and inductive research approach. The proposal also includes a Gantt chart detailing the timeline for various research activities. The research will use surveys through questionnaires to collect data from 30 family members of obese children. The study is designed to provide insights into the challenges and potential solutions related to childhood obesity in London.

Research Proposal Form
Student Name: ______________________ Student ID:
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Centre Name: _____________________
Tutor: ________________ Date:
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Unit: ____________________
Proposed Title: A review of obesity and it’s impact on the health of
children between 4-11 years in London
Section One: Title, objective,
responsibilities
Title or working title of the research
project (in the form of a question,
objective or hypothesis)
Aim:
A review of obesity and it's
impact on the health of children
between 4 to 11 years. A study on
London.
Research objectives (e.g what is the
question you want to answer? What
do you want to learn how to do?
What do you want to find out?):
Objectives:
 To extent the problem of child obesity in
London.
 To understand the impact of obesity on
health of child.
 To understand the future strategies to address
with child obesity in London.
 To recommend the way by which citizen of
London could overcome the increasing threat

of childhood obesity.
Research Objectives:
 What are the extent of problem of child
obesity in London?
 What is the impact of obesity on health of
child?
 What are the future strategies to address with
child obesity in London?
 What are the recommendations the
way by which citizen of London
could overcome the increasing
threat of childhood obesity?
Section Two: Reasons for choosing
this research project
Reasons for choosing the project (e.g
links to other subjects you are
studying, personal interest, future
plans, knowledge/skills you want to
improve, why the topic is important):
Rationale:
There have been extensive
researches were done on childhood
obesity in London. The reason for
choosing this topic is that it is a current
issue in London as child as 28 percent of
children's of age between 2 to 15 years
were obese. So, b y conducting this
study, researcher will gain
understanding and knowledge about the
cause and symptoms of childhood obesity
in London. Further, researcher will also
identify the actual impact of this disease
on the healthy of children as well as also
know the symptoms which is important
for researcher in the future because it is
important to keep in touch with current
issues. On the other hand, academic
interest of child is another reason for
choosing this topic as scholar will learn
and understand the types structure of
conducting the research and this study

will also make them learn about the
dissertation format.
Section Three: Literature sources
searched
Use of key literature sources to
support your research question,
objective or hypothesis:
According to Noonan, (2018) Obesity is one of the
biggest concern of United Kingdom especially
childhood and adults obesity. It is the condition in
which abnormal or excessive fat accretion in fatty
tissue impairs health. In addition to this, the state of
being grossly fat or overweight and the type of
disorder that includes excessive body fat that
increases the risk of health issues is called as
obesity. It is very shocking report that, 1 in 5 childes
are obese between the age group of 4 to 5 years
along with more than 1 on 3 ere obese with between
the age of 10 to 11 years. About 28 percent
children's of age between 2 to 15 years were obese
in 2016 in London. It has becomes a critical issue
for children and there families because it is directly
affecting the physical as well as mental health that
could be continued into further life scale. As per the
view of Marchesi and et.al., (2016) there are tow
main factors that cause obesity in children's are
behaviour and genetic. Behaviour includes eating of
high calorie's food, no physical exercises, low
nutrient food easting junk food and all sedentary
activities like playing games, watching TV, bad
sleep routines etc. These are the main cause of
obesity.
Bleich and Vercammen, (2018) stressed that,
it is very important to take immediate step to
overcome the prevalence of childhood obesity
because obesity during the pace of childhood leads

to serious impact on the body in different ways.
Like obesity could cause High Blood pressure,
excessive level of cholesterol that raise the risk of
cardiovascular disease (CVD). On the other hand,
another Meal and et.al., (2016) stated that, child
could suffer from type 2 diabetes because of insulin
resistance and impaired glucose tolerance. Type 2
diabetes is very dangerous for children's because the
impact of this diseases is also on mental health.
Pearce and et.al., (2018) said that, breathing issues
are also developed by the obesity and could cause
various diseases like sleep apnea and asthma.
Additionally, the obesity makes the entire body
discomfort because of joint pains.
Brown and et.al., (2015) argued that,
the main impact from which child suffer
by obesity is mentally pressure and
depression. This is one of the biggest
issues because it sometimes block the
mind of humans. Thus, it is very
important to take step and overcome the
prevalence of disease. The department of
health in UK has taken initiative to
overcome childhood obesity as they have
launched various campaigns and
proposed healthy life's by advising
physical exercises, treatments and
consumption of healthy food. Cairney and
et.al., (2019) said that, The London Food
Strategy is one of the best strategy to
overcome the childhood obesity. There
are six priorities in this strategy which
are healthier environment by in-taking of
good food at home, eating and shopping
of good food, intake of good food outside,
supporting healthier habits, increasing
sustainable growing of food, making
good food system
Section Four: Activities and
timescales
Introduction
This is another one of the most important section of the research
proposal it is because it makes clear understanding if all the techniques and
methods that researcher will use in conducting the research.
Research Methods:
This is one of the primary part of the research as researcher have to
select the method on which the entire research study will be based on.
How long
this will
take:

Research methods are the tools and techniques that is used to collect the data
from completing the research. Qualitative and Quantitative are two methods
which are used in conducting the research (Kumar, 2019). This present
research will be based on qualitative methods as the study will be conducted
on small sample as well as it also provide deep understanding of the research
problems.
Research Approach:
Research approaches are those which help in planning and processing
the techniques which are used for the data collection, analysing and
interpreting. Inductive, deductive and abductive are mainly three types of
research approaches (Alvesson and Sköldberg, 2017). Researcher will use
inductive research approach as it is best suited for the research which is based
on qualitative research.
Research Design:
Research design are the tool that are used in the research for
presenting the data which is collected, analysed and interpreted. Descriptive
and Experimental are two types of research design, Research will use
descriptive research design because it is associated with qualitative research.
Sampling
The small part of population is called as sampling. Probabilistic and
Non-Probabilistic are two techniques of sampling (Mackey and Gass, 2015).
Researcher will use 30 family members of obese children's to collect the
information.
Data Collection
Data Collection is the process to collect the information to complete
the research. Primary and Secondary are two methods of data collection. In
this present research, data will be gather from primary methods via survey
through questionnaire.
Data Analysis:
Data Analysis is next step in which data collected from
selected methods are clean, mould and transform in
meaningful information (Taylor, Bogdan and DeVault, 2015).
Qualitative and Quantitative are two methods for data
analysis. Researcher will use qualitative methods where
thematic analysis will done.
Milestone one: _________________
Target date (set by tutor):
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Milestone two: _______________________
Target date (set by tutor):
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Gantt Chart

Section Five: Research approach and
methodologies
What type of research approach and
methodologies are you likely to use
and why? What your areas of
research will cover:
Comments and agreement from tutor
Comments (optional):
I confirm that the project is not work
which has been or will be submitted
for another qualification and is
appropriate.
Agreed: ________________
(name)_______________ Date
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Comments and agreement form
project proposal checker( IV
sampling)
Comments (Optional):
I confirm that the project is
appropriate.

Agreed /Disagree:
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Research Ethics approval form
All students conducting research activity that involves human participants or
the use of data collected form human participants are required to gain ethical
approval before commencing their research. Please answer all relevant
questions and note that your form may be returned if incomplete.
For further support and guidance please see your respective Unit Tutor:
Before completing this form, we advise that you discuss your proposed
research fully with your unit tutor. Please complete this form in good time
before your research project is due to commence.
Section 1: Basic details:
Project title:
“To determine the impact of globalization in driving the business towards
success. A study on Cadbury.”
Student name:
Student ID number:
Programme:
College Name:
Intended research start date:
Intended research end date:
Section 2 Project summary
Please select all research methods that you plan to use as a part of your project:
 Interviews Yes No
 Questionnaires Yes No
 Observations Yes No
 Use of personal records Yes No
 Data Analysis Yes No
 Action Research Yes No
 Focus Groups Yes No
 Others (Please specify) :
Section 3: Participants
Please answer the following questions, giving full details where necessary.
Will your research involve human participants?

Who are the participants? Tick all that apply:
Adults
How will participants be recruited (identified an approached)?
Simple Random Sampling
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are
doing:
Ethical form would be sent for informing and conducting face to face meeting
with them.
How will you obtain consent from participants? Will this be written? How will it
be made clear to participants that they may withdraw consent to participate at
any time?
Written with help of Google doc forms
Studies involving questionnaires: will participants be given the option of omitting
questions that do not wish to answer?
Yes
If no please explain why below and ensure that you cover any ethical issues
arising from this
Studies involving observation: Confirm whether participants will be asked for
their informed consent to be observed.
Yes
Will you debrief participants at the end of their participation (i.e give them a
brief explanation of the study)?
Yes
Will participants be given information about the findings of your study?(This
could be a brief summary of your findings in general)

Yes
Section 4: Data Storage and Security
Confirm that all personal data will be stored and processed in compliance with
the Data Protection Act (1998)
Yes
Who will have access to the data and personal information?
Researcher and top management
During the research:
No
Where will the data be stored?
USB and Laptop
Will mobile devices such as USB storage and laptops be used
Yes
If Yes, please provide further details:
After the research:
Where will the data be stored?
USB
How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format?
2 years
Will data be kept for use by other researchers?
No
Section 5 : Ethical Issues
Are there any particular features of your proposed work, which may raise ethical
concerns? If so, please outline how you will deal with these:
It is important that you demonstrate your awareness of potential risks that may
arise because of your research. Please consider/address all issues that may
apply. Ethical concerns may include, but are not limited to the following :
 Informed consent.
 Potentially vulnerable participants.

 Sensitive topics
 Risk to participants and /or researchers
 Confidentiality/anonymity
 Disclosures/ limits to confidentiality
 Data storage and security, both during and after the research (including
transfer, sharing, encryption, protection).
 Reporting
 Dissemination and use of your findings.
Section 6: Declaration
I have read, understood and will abide by the institution’s Research and
Ethics Policy: Yes
I have discussed the ethical issues relating to my research with my Unit
Tutor:
Yes
I confirm that to the best of my knowledge:
The above information is correct, and this is a full description of the
ethical issues that may arise in the course of my research
Name: Date:
Please submit your completed form to your supervisor and also attach to
the Research Proposal when submitting to Turnitin.