Research Project: Identifying Factors of Childhood Obesity in the UK

This research project investigates the factors contributing to childhood obesity, a significant health issue in the UK. The study presents outcomes based on surveys, identifying age groups most prone to obesity, the chronic nature of the condition, and the involvement of children in physical activity. The research highlights the importance of nutrition, physical activity, and a combination of both for a child's well-being. Recommendations emphasize the need for promoting healthier lifestyles among children through parental involvement, increased physical activity, and dietary guidelines. The conclusion underscores the importance of addressing childhood obesity with a focus on dietary and lifestyle changes to mitigate the risks associated with this growing health concern. The research suggests that the age group of 13-18 is more prone to obesity.

Research Project
(TASK 4)

TABLE OF CONTENT
 Introduction
 Presenting outcomes
 Recommendation
 Conclusion
 References

INTRODUCTION
The state of being obese is very common in children. This research
aims to identify factors which are major cause of obesity in children.
It refers to a condition in which child have excess of body fat
(Marshall and Raynor, 2014). In terms of body mass index it is 30 or
higher. It has been identified that United kingdom is second most
obesity ridden country in the Europe. The future prediction states
that over 36% of the aggregate population in the country will be
obese.

Theme1: Stating the group of people who are
most prone to obesity
Q1 State the age group of
people living in your house.
Frequenc
y
a) 0-2 4
b) 3-7 6
c) 8-12 7
d) 13-18 3 a) 0-2 b) 3-7 c) 8-12 d) 13-18
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
4
6
7
3
Column C

Theme 2: the state of obesity being chronic in
children
Q2 How chronic is obesity in
children?
Frequen
cy
a) Acute 12
b) less acute 8
a) Acute b) less acute
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
12
8
Column C

Theme 3: Involvement of the child in physical
activity
a) High Involvement b) Less involvement
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
7
13
Frequency
Q3 State the amount of
involvement of child in the
physical activity?
Frequen
cy
a) High Involvement 7
b) Less involvement 13

Theme 4: Factors which are crucial in well-being
of a child
a) Nutrition
b) Physical activity
c) Combination of the above
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
4
6
10
Frequency
Q4 what do you think is
crucial in well being of a child?
Frequen
cy
a) Nutrition 4
b) Physical activity 6
c) Combination of the above 10

Theme 5: Ways to promote a healthier lifestyle
a) Informing
b) following dietary guidelines
c) being strict with them
5.4
5.6
5.8
6
6.2
6.4
6.6
6.8
7
7.2
7 7
6
Frequency
Q5 what are the ways to
promote a healthier lifestyle
among children?
Frequenc
y
a) Informing 7
b) following dietary guidelines 7
c) being strict with them 6

RECOMMANDATION
The younger children are volatile and have been suffering from
complexity of obese. It has been identified that over 36% of the
children will be obese in the coming years. Therefore it is essential
to promote a healthier lifestyle among kids so that they are able to
lead a disease free lifestyle. This requires extra efforts from the
parents and care takers so that the young children are promoted and
encouraged to stay physically active so that the chances of being
obese are mitigated.

CONCLUSION
It can be concluded from the research conducted that obesity have
emerged as a one of major health issue in children. Therefore it is
very important to pay special consideration to this diseases so that it
can be dealt with in an ideal manner. It has been identified that people
in the age group 13-18 are more prone to obesity. The parents are
caretakers are need to alter their dietary and other habits so that major
difference could be created in terms of health of a child.

REFERENCES
 Marshall, J. E. and Raynor, M. D., 2014. Myles' Textbook for
Midwives E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences.
 Graham, P. and Reynolds, S. eds., 2013. Cognitive behaviour
therapy for children and families. Cambridge University Press.
 Croker, H. and et. al., 2012. Family-based behavioural treatment
of childhood obesity in a UK National Health Service setting:
randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Obesity.
36(1). p.16.

Thank You!