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Open Question: what do you think about childhood obesity?

I remember once in elementary school, we did this cool field trip into Yosemite, and let me tell you, it was an absolute disaster. Now, I was in this charter program, Nature Academy, and we go on hikes in the woods behind our school. The flier advertised a day long one and a half mile hike. We were confused, we thought they must have messed up, because that was way to short for a whole day. We called and asked and they confirmed the length of the hike. Now we thought it was funny, we laughed about how we could be back before breakfast. Anyway, we got there, and we met these really nice class from New York NY we spent a night with them, talking about what life was like there and what it was like here. A lot of fun, come the day of the hike, we were really excited, knowing we were clearly going to climb some rock faces, or maybe play in a river. we didn't. I swear, every twenty steps to sit down or something. The hike leaders kept having us sit in a circle and "marvel" at the redwoods. I thought this was funny. we grew up in them, so seeing someone "marvel" at them was hilarious. But it got boring. Really boring. We kept begging our teachers to go ahead, and they kept asking the leaders to go faster, but to no avail. Even worse, this other class would NOT stop complaining. They kept asking for a break, or shouting at each other, or whining about their twisted ankle. Ugh. That memory still annoys me. I mean, if it weren't for their ipod thingies, we wouldn't have gotten any peace. After that, we tried to politely avoid them, but the week was miserable. What made me mad most was that these kids were so obese and unfit. (i'm sorry, but if you can't walk a mile without a break, your unfit) and they didn't do it to themselves, they've grown up in an environment that doesn't know of a home-cooked meal, or of sweet iced tea, or of fresh bread from a farmers market. I swear, I could not find a fresh organic anything in the entire city of NY. I felt bad for them, because they are eating themselves to death. Anyway, thanks for listening, sorry it's a lot. more

Voting Question: What can advertising companies do to fight obesity?

The obesity threatens to be one of the most prevailing causes for death throughout the world and it's a serious problem for Latin Americans especially. Is there anything that private advertising businesses (not non-profit organizations) can do to help to fight this epidemic (childhood obesity especially) in country such as Mexico? And at the same time it should make good business sense to do so. Any proposals would be welcomed. Thank you. more

Resolved Question: Nancy Reagan is easy to admire, does Michelle Obama honor her by using her "Just Say No" (to Dessert) phrase?

"Just Say No" was an advertising campaign, part of the U.S. "War on Drugs", prevalent during the 1980s and early 1990s, to discourage children from engaging in recreational drug use by offering various ways of saying no. Eventually, this also expanded the realm of "Just Say No" to violence, premarital sex, and any other "vices" that young people might try. The slogan was created and championed by First Lady Nancy Reagan during her husband's presidency. The phrase "Just Say No" first emerged when Nancy Reagan was visiting Longfellow Elementary School in Oakland, California, in 1982 and was asked by a schoolgirl what to do if she was offered drugs. The first lady responded by saying, "Just say no." Just Say No club organizations within schools and school-run anti-drug programs soon became common, in which young people make pacts not to experiment with drugs. Nancy Reagan was asked about her efforts in the campaign, and said: "If you can save just one child, it's worth it." Just Say No to 'Food Deserts,' First Lady Tells Huckabee First lady Michelle Obama wants to bring quality staples to the "food deserts" of America, telling Fox News host Mike Huckabee that part of her "Let's Move" campaign to reduce childhood obesity is to locate grocery stories that provide healthy food in underserved areas. "There are places without access to grocery store. There were places we visited in Philadelphia they haven't had a grocery store in a decade," Michelle Obama said in an exclusive interview taped in Philadelphia for "Huckabee." "We have to eliminate food deserts. One of the goals of Let's Move is eliminate food deserts in seven years. Ambitious goal, but I think we can do it if we work together." more

Resolved Question: Fast food advertising contributes to obesity in children-- Counterarguments?

Hi,everyone I'm currently working on my argumentative essay and I can't come up with concrete counter argument for it. My thesis is " Fast food contributes to childhood obesity because of the abundance and overexposure of advertisements to children. Here are my supporting points: 1. Food advertising on television have an influence on children's food choices and preferences on which influencing their ongoing eating habits. 2.Young children have little understanding of the persuasive intent of advertising. I need to add a counter argument for these arguments.. Any ideas would be fine. Thank you! more

Resolved Question: Mrs. Obama is out to 'wipe out childhood obesity'...why isn't she going after the fast food restaurants?

Clearly, there are more obese children hoofing around these days than ever before. The culprit? Micky D's, BK, KFC, etc... Kids chow down on this stuff because that's what their parents buy them to fill their fat little guts. Does anyone really think this issue is more complicated than that? Along with staring at the TV for 8 hours a day, fast food kills...Hey, Mrs. Obama, tell your hubby to tell McDonalds to stop advertising to little fat kids and you'll be half way to your goal... http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100209/ap_on_go_pr_wh/us_michelle_obama_obesity more

Resolved Question: Should it be illegal to sell junk food to children under 16?

You have to be 18 to buy tobacco and 21 to buy alcohol and I think junk food should be banned for under 16's. Junk food includes - Soft drinks (coca cola, pepsi etc) Candy bars and other confectioneries Cake Cookies Pie Ice Cream Popsicles Milkshakes Brownies Donuts Popcorn Candy Canes Ham Burgers/cheese burgers Hot Dogs Pizza Fried Chicken Chips Fries Marshmallows Bubble Gum Lollipops Fries Cotton Candy Gingerbread Men Pop Tarts TV Dinners Anyone buying or selling junk food to minors should be locked up for child endangerment; do this and watch America's obesity rate drop; in the UK it is already illegal to advertise junk food to children under 18 and that's a good start! more

Resolved Question: Does obesity threaten a company's reputation?

like decrease a company's profits. (lets say the company employed an obese advertise model) or any other examples. (this is only for educational purposes, for an essay. its nothing personal) more

Resolved Question: two questions about Mcdonalds & poor food choises! please help and tell me what you think!?

Are kids ''setup'' to make poor food choises? Explain. Who is to blame for americas obesity epidemic? Is it bad parenting.? Poor education? Corporate Advertising? Explain. more

Resolved Question: Does anyone find it unfair to black actors...?

...that they probably get denied a lot of roles in commercials and such because of a company's fear of being called racist? Isn't it also interesting that most people only seem to care about racism when it could bring down a company? Let's look as some moments in advertising history. Some of them have been a slight bit redrawn to prove my point, but some of them have been left untouched. 1972: Marlboro begins advertising with a black Marlboro Man type character. Outrage begins to spew, along with accusations that Marlboro is part of a conspiracy to kill off African Americans with lung cancer. Marlboro pulls the ads, resuming advertising with the caucasian cowboy-type Marlboro Man. No one complains. 1986: Kool-Aid releases a television commercial featuring an African-American family. Racist cries start to rise, due to a claim v.s. Kool-Aid of stereotyping. Sadly, Grape Kool-Aid Man, voiced by James Earl Jones, makes his first and last appearance. 2002:KFC plans advertisements with Morgan Freeman, featuring a song by Blues legend B.B. King. Unfortunately, many Americans get wind of this due to a press release, and begin to write lots of hate mail to KFC, for reasons varying from stereotype, and encouraging African-American obesity and cardiac problems. KFC employs Jason Alexander and "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynard Skynard instead. KFC's business returns to normal. KFC talked about this decision 6 years later, stating that they chose Jason Alexander because "he couldn't really get any fatter", therefore he wouldn't seem to be affected by the product he advertised. As for the cardiac arrest, they chose Lynard Skynard because a plane crash took care of that a few decades ago. Kentucky Grilled Chicken immediate becomes their main focus, pretty much making this case forgettable. 2007: Intel releases a print advertisement. In effort to boast the speed of it's latest processor, Intel portrays the processor with a lineup of black sprinters, in starting position, probably due to the fact that black sprinters have held Olympic records for as long as time can remember. Unfortunately, there is a white office manager in the middle of the office setting. Somehow, the starting position that most (okay, 99.9%) of races take before the gun fires is mistaken for a bow to said office manager. Ad is pulled immediately. more

Resolved Question: Why is food so advertised?

What a waste of time and money? Apparently obesity is such a problem; we can use the cost of advertising better for other senses? Make think-more ads to educate the upcoming generation into the math and sciences? Eating more is not nice when people are starving over seas. more

Resolved Question: So much time spent talking about Health Care, so little spent on our 30% OBESITY RATE. What gives?

Do you agree or disagree with any of the following general statements? 1) The U.S. has the highest obesity rate in the world. 2) Obesity is an unhealthy condition... it leads to a number of severe health problems such as heart disease, strokes, some cancers, and other conditions which are expensive to treat. 3) The unhealthier the country, the more expensive it will be to keep them all insured. 4) Food policy (e.g. no regulations on advertising junk food to kids, permitting vending machines in schools, subsidizing the unhealthiest foods) as well as, for example, No Child Left Behind forcing schools to cut physical education, and other failed policy has something to do with why we're the fattest country in the world, which has something to do with why we can't afford our health insurance. If you don't have major disagreements with those statements, then why do you suppose we spend so much time worrying about who gets insurance and so little time worrying about food policy's relationship to our country's poor health? Books: Food Politics, The Omnivore's Dilemma, In Defense of Food Movies: Food Inc., Killer at Large We are not unhealthy because of unaffordable health insurance. We have unaffordable health insurance because we are unhealthy. What is going to wake us up and get us off our asses?Synful Visions - The food industry uses that defense as a shield in one hand, and with the other seeks to brainwash children into eating their sh*t food. Don't believe me? Watch an episode of Spongebob and wait for the commercials. I do appreciate that you value individual responsibility though, and I don't think the government should regulate people's choices. But it SHOULD regulate the efforts of corporations to brainwash kids. Remember, cigarette companies use to advertise to kids.Again, my argument is not that government regulate anything about people's choices. It should regulate its own behavior. It SUBSIDIZES surplus crops with our tax dollars that are used to make the most caloric and unhealthiest foods cheaper than the healthy foods. more

Resolved Question: Please review my essay on Super-Size Me?

This is my essay for Health. We watched the movie Super -Size Me and were asked to do this. The topics I included were all given and had to be used. and then of course, there had to be and intro and a conclusion. I dont want the essay checked for facts. I want it checked for grammar and that kind of stuff. so if you have the time to read this over i would greatly appreciate it. I've numbered the paragraphs so that you can refer to them more easily. thank you soo much 1 Super-Size Me is the perfect movie to watch to understand the benefits and harms of certain eating habits. It teaches us about the dangers of fast food. Not only that, but it also explains what foods to eat, how much of those foods, and ways to maintain a healthy weight. 2Super-Size Me is a great teaching tool for students and everyone else. For example, it shows us the risks of eating fast food, specifically McDonald’s fast food. Morgan Spurlock ate nothing but McDonald’s fast food for thirty days straight. He gained 25 pounds and also doubled his chances for heart disease. It took Morgan 14 months to lose his extra weight and he said it was nothing close to being easy. In addition, this movie shows the ways schools are affecting obesity in their students. Vending machines with pop are one of the main reasons. Some schools have banned soda vending machines and even prohibited students from bringing soda. Furthermore, Super-Size Me gives awareness about the consumption of fast food. Forty percent of American meals are eaten out of the house; that is about 121,623,890 people! Because of fast food restaurants, sixty percent of Americans, about 182,435,834 people, are either overweight or obese. 3 This documentary film shares many interesting facts. For instance, the people of America eat more than 1,000,000 animals hourly. Another fact is that there are only seven items on McDonald’s menu that contain absolutely no sugar. As well as McDonald’s being unhealthy, it represents 43 percent of America’s fast food market, which makes things even worse. Also, each day 1 in 4 Americans visits a fast food restaurant. 4 I think that it makes complete sense that the main cause for people being overweight and obese is the fast food industry. The food is already so fattening. On top of that, it makes a person lazy because it depresses the body and harms many of its organs. If you look back many, many years ago, weight was not such a huge issue. That is because the fast food industry was not so popular. This not only prevented people from becoming so weighty, but since they were not getting so much fat they also were active. 5Now, the question is, whose responsibility is it for Americans’ weight problems. The credit for that should go to both, the fast food industry and the general public. Yes, industry encourages the public to buy their food; they advertise through television commercials, signs, and even toys. But then again, the public is stupid enough to fall for all these advertisements. Fast food is not the only thing being advertised. There are commercials for whole-grain cereals, and articles about how to keep up a healthy lifestyle, and even free samples of fruit at the grocery store. Even so, we still tend to fall for the junk. 6Back in the 1950s, the founder of McDonald’s said, “Look after the customer, and the business will take care of itself.” This means that if the customer is convinced to buy the food then the business will be fine because it will be making money. Basically, customers are being looked after and at the same time being harmed because the food they are told to eat is only hurting their bodies. But no matter what, the business is making good movie. 7Overall, Super-Size Me teaches that fast food restaurants such as McDonald’s are extremely unhealthy. The food should be eaten very sparingly if at all. Otherwise, nutritionists advise to never eat it. It affects you in many ways, like by increasing your weight, or even heightening your chances of heart disease.someone told me to take out the 'i think' that starts the fourth paragraph. the thing is, the teacher told us to give our own opinions/personal experience in the essay. if i took out the 'i think' wouldnt it sounds just like facts? not my opinion? more

Resolved Question: Hi, i'm italian and i have a question about the american girls..?

American girls are really all so beautiful as they appear in films and advertising, or is really just a mask to hide a country crushed (literally) from obesity and malnutrition?My criticism was not but a simple question. It 'also true that, statistically, 53% of the U.S. population suffers from obesity defined as a "disease". Clear that every country has beautiful people, ugly etc.. Mine is a question related to the continuous and eternal narcissist mania of "Uncle Sam" =) And I wanted to know an opinion from those directly involved..For Martha and other: I speak of statistics based on the amount of inhabitants. In Italy find an obese person is VERY rare. America is a scary thing normal for everyone, males and females. =) ps. do enough to make Americans Italianised. You are copies of yourself =) Knew at least speak Italian .. bah bye more

Voting Question: What is considered fat?

I was reading an article today about normal sized women who are models. They aren't fat, they are a little heavier but not by more then 10lbs and people had written back saying that the magazine was advertising obesity using these "plus" size models (keep in mind girls were between american sizes 6 and 12). How is it that a size 6 to a size 12 is now considered obese? Is it that a woman is either anorexic or fat? I found it interesting so I was wondering what is the public opinion on what is fat, thin, and normal. Thank you. more

Resolved Question: What are the top causes for childhood obesity?

For my health class, I have to make a list of top causes for childhood obesity, and I have to ask people what their opinion is on it. Anyone that wants to give their opinion, make a list from top causes to least. There is no limit to how many causes are needed on the list. Some suggestions are: -Stress -Genetics -Food Marketing / Advertising -Physical Inactivity -Proximity to Fast Food -Income Level -Unhealthy Eating Habits -Family Eating Patterns -Psychological Issues Optional: If anyone has an online article to back up their #1 cause, please include it. more

Resolved Question: please summarize this 300 words articles into 100 words?

John Reid wants everyone in the country to take part in the government's big debate on public health. He is looking for ideas on how to tackle "worrying trends" in obesity, sexually transmitted infections and cancer. He wants to know just far people think the government should go to try to improve the nation's health. Should it ban smoking in public places? Should it restrict junk food advertising? Should it give free condoms to young people? Mr Reid says responses to the three-month consultation exercise will influence a new white paper on public health to be published later this year. However, critics say the exercise is a waste of time. They point to last week's report from Derek Wanless, the former chief executive of NatWest. He was asked by the Treasury to examine what the government should do to improve the nation's health. His conclusion was clear. "After many years of reviews and government policy documents with little change on the ground, the key challenge now is delivery and implementation, not further discussion," he said. Some believe ministers are simply in a muddle over public health. They point to comments by Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell on calls for junk food ads to be banned. Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme just hours before John Reid launched his consultation exercise, she said she was sceptical about the merits of such a ban. "Whatever happened to joined up government," says Charlie Powell of Sustain, a pressure group which is leading the campaign for a ban. "I think she pre-empted the consultation," says Professor Sian Griffiths, president of the Faculty of Public Health. There is some concern that ministers may be simply putting off making the tough decisions. "The consultation will mean further delay in action to tackle very urgent public health problems in areas such as tobacco, alcohol, obesity," says Professor Carol Black of the Royal College of Physicians. "This college, like many other organisations, has produced detailed evidence-based recommendations on these issues which already provide answers to many of the questions posed in 'Choosing Health?" more

Resolved Question: What impacts our eating? Survey for teens?

i no its in the wrong categorey! this is a survey i need to complete by so many people under 18 for an assignment so just chose what truely represents your feeling toward the following statements 1. are you: male or female 2. advertising is to blame for the obesity epidemic: yes or no 3. do you feel influenced by the media to eat a healthy diet 4. parents should take responsibility for educating children about healthy eating: yes or no 5. sport drinks do nothing to improve performance: yes or no 6. junk food should contain health warnings similar to those on cigarette packets: yes or no 7. food or drink containing caffeine should not be sold in schools: yes or no 8. it doesnt matter what you eat as long as you burn off the energy: yes or no 9. morbidly obese people should be fined for attempted suicide: yes or no9. should morbidly.... more

Resolved Question: Obesity, Religion and Intelligence?

A recent study finds that Obese people lose brain mass quickly. http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20090825/sc_livescience/obesepeoplehaveseverebraindegeneration Weight Watchers has recently started advertising at Churches (quite successfully I might add) more

Resolved Question: how to get screenings or vaccinations for a health fair? if you have experience with this please please help?

so I am coordinating a Health and Safety Fair scheduled for October 24th (Saturday) in the Houston area zip code 77099. Despite working on the health fair for approximately three months and contacting multiple hospitals and clinics including Texas Children's Hospital and Community Health Choice, I have not been very successful in obtaining volunteers to administer much-needed screenings. The Houston Police Department and Fire Department will be attending this year's health and safety fair where they will be demonstrating safety tips. We are anticipating a very large number of people to attend this year's health fair, as we will be advertising in four different languages. I would be very grateful if you could provide any advice in securing any type of screenings and/or contacts in order for us to start coordinating for the upcoming event. As of today’s date we have only Eye and Autism screenings. The following are the screenings we are in desperate need of though any and all screenings would be greatly appreciated. 1. Prostate Cancer 2. Hypertension, Diabetes and Obesity 3. Diabetic Neuropathy & Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 4. Bone Density Scanning 5. Physical Rehabilitation 6. Free Flu Shots 7. Blood Pressure Screenings Thank you for your time! more

Resolved Question: should food adverts be removed from our televisions?

non stop junk food advertising must be doing a lot to promote obesityere . randomwe. where in my question did i say i support it? i asked a question i didnt say i want that. ok?i would like to point out that i do not support censorship of any kind. i asked the question to find out if anyone thinks its right to stop food adverts. not difficult is it? more

Resolved Question: Please help to fix my paragraphs?

Please help me to fix run on, comma splices, grammar, punctuation, odd or sentence that make no sense. This is my introduction and conclusion paragraphs. U.S. has become the fattest nation in the world. This is not a surprising fact with the amount of fatty food that producers advertise, and fast food restaurants at about every corner. It is one thing not to look good when we are overweight and the other having health problems. The rising number of Americans suffering from obesity is one of the most serious health concerns in today's society. Various authors have suggested ideas for both Americans and the U.S. Government to address this issue. > > > Our life consists of choices that determine how people will live the rest of his or her life. If Americans choose to eat unhealthy food contrary to healthy food, then those people must live with the consequences of their choices. This is the exact reason why the U.S. Government is not responsible in making sure that everyone has a proper diet. The U.S. Government has much more important things to do than the diet of Americans. We must realize this and begin to take responsibility for our own actions. more

Resolved Question: Nutrition help on (Life Cycle)?

10. The basis for determining infant nutritional needs: A. Cow's milk B.Formula foods C. Deprivation studies D. Human milk E. Biochemical testing 14. The most common adolescent nutritional problem in the U.S. today: A. Anorexia nervosa B. Vegetarianism C.Obesity D.Acne E. Bulimia 16. (A B or C) Time during pregnancy when the baby's organs form: A. Embryonic stage B. Fetal stage C. Throughout pregnancy 17. (True/False) Maternal blood volume stays about the same during pregnancy. 18. (True/False) Breastfeeding decreases blood loss after pregnancy. 19. (True/False) Breast milk is low in iron, so breast-fed babies should be supplemented. 20. (True/False) One reason tv watching is though to cause childhood obesity is that about 80% of commericals during children's TV advertise food more

Resolved Question: I think the best way to stop the epidemic of obesity, is to ban food commercials from TV: what do you think?

Like all cigarette commercials have been banned from TV, don't you think that such an approach might stem the epidemic of obesity in this, and other countries too? It seems like at least a third of the commercials I see on TV these days, is advertising some kind of food product: the other two most prevalent are promoting drugs and autos. Don't you think this approach would have a more meaningful effect of the overall general population than any other? Alberich"Boy Wonder": have you perhaps had 1, 2 or maybe even 3 too many? Might want to reconsider your accusations come the morrorw."cozso": RIGHT ON. "i.jones": by your statistics table, I can only conclude that we must watch vastly different broadcasts. Just curious, what does the term "Shaw Wow" mean? A new one on me."ayambumb": well said. "Switch": thanks for the "seconding"; "Boy Wonder" as I noted, might have had one too many."memphistopholes": (sp.'?) Are you by chance familiar with the term "dhyana" as Patanjnai defines it in his yoga sutras? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhyana It basically boils down to our word "suggestion". A mother witnesses an advertisement on TV about the latest and best floor cleanser. What happens? "Oh, my God; I forget to mop the bathroom floor today. Or, one person says to another: "Hey, how about a pizza?" These are examples of suggestion("dhyana" in an externnally projected manner); just like the food commercials on TV. Your exposition is indeed a very impressive one; and, you make some very valid points. But I still would maintain that the visual media has a profound impact on our lives, and as I think one responder pointed out, "mind control" is an ever present danger in everyones daily life."Loren S": Hey! Right on - good for you. Many people are not capable of exercising such self-constraint and disciline. Congratulations----------------------------------------------------- "i.jones": thanks for the edit - now I know who "ShamWow" is; but no, he's not shown here where I live. He's corrolary here is this guy, who recently died(not to dishonor him, but thank God, we will eventually be spared his "high pressured" sales pitches now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCYf2GxIM9s"OpernKat": I thank you for your response; but totally disagree. I would still contend that obesity is a result of media "mind control" if you will; and the in my opinion what has become a principal societal value in our present day "hedonistic" culture - "SELF INDULGENCE". more

Resolved Question: Need help with assignment on Nutrition (life cycle) part 2?

_______9. (true/false) Vegetarianism is appropriate in a child eating solid food. _____ 10. The basis for determing infant nutritional needs: A.Cow's milk B. Formula foods C. Deprivation studies D. Human milk E. Biochemical testing ___11. Women with this should NOT breast feed their infants: A. HIV B. Gestational diabetes C. High garlic consumption D. Hypertension E. Strep throat ___12. The highest nutritional needs in life are during: A. Elderly years B. Adolescence C> Young adult years D. Pre-school years E. Infancy 13. (True/False) Milk, eggs, and peanuts are among the most common food allergies. ___14. The most common adolescent nutritional problem in the U.S. today: A. ANorexia nervosa B. Vegetarianism C. Obesity D> Acne E. Bulimia 15. (True/False) One way to save money feeding a newborn baby is to water the formula down a bit (up to 25%) 16. (A, B or C) Time during pregnancy when the baby's organs form: A. Embryonic stage B. Fetal stage C. Throughout pregnancy 17. (true/false) Maternal blood volume stays about the same during pregnancy. 18. (True/false) Breastfeeding decreases blood loss after pregnancy. 19. (true/False) Breast milk is low in iron, so breast fed babies should be supplemented. 20. (True/False) ONe reason tv watching is though to cause childhood obesity is that about 80% of commercials during children's tv advertise food. 13. (True/False)Thanks for your help, but all of the questions aren't answered. x more

Resolved Question: "Swine Flu" H1N1.... pandemic or hype?

I just don't think the numbers are there to support a "pandemic" or anything close to it.... with only 99 deaths so far, and just over 15,500 cases reported worldwide, this seems to be tempest in a teapot. Last season, there were more deaths and reported cases of other influenzas in the US alone than with this so called "swine" flu. Your thoughts? Meanwhile, metabolic syndrome, obesity, diabetes are far beyond pandemic proportions, but no mainstream media headlines. Why is that? Anyone ever feel like the press has nothing better to do than to conjure up hype... just to scare you? And increase their market share so they can sell more advertising? Like global warming, for example. Even though we've been enjoying a cooling trend for the past several years, there's no major press covering this fact. Could it be that the mainstream media's darling global warming brainchild is fizzling out? Watch this: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5949034802461518010 The press has been manufacturing 'news' for as long as I can remember. Since I started investigating, it has become apparent that these people are mere mortals and are subject to oversimplification, overhyping, aggrandizing, whatever you want to call it. Do you believe everything you hear on TV news or read in the paper? Sources: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/updates/en/index.html http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/weeklyarchives2007-2008/07-08summary.htm http://www.nbcaugusta.com/weather/news/16011587.html http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=10783 http://www.oism.org/pproject/ more

Resolved Question: Should schools sign contracts with beverage companies in exchange for money?!!?

In the past 10 years, soft-drink companies and schools have formed unprecedented partnerships. In exchange for a school’s willingness to give the soft drink company the exclusive privilege of selling its products on campus, the soft drink company provides funds to the school. Using your own knowledge and the material printed below, argue for or against this practice. Incorporate material from at least three of the sources provided here. Cite the source of the material in parentheses as Source A, Source B, etc. Source A In 1993, District 11 in Colorado Springs became the first public school district in the us to place ads for Burger King in its hallways and on the sides of its school buses. Later, the school district signed a 10-year deal with Coca-Cola, bringing in $11 million during the life of the contract. This arrangement was later imitated all over Colorado. The contracts specify annual sales quotas with the result that school administrators encourage students to drink sodas, even in the classrooms. Source B One of every four children is now overweight, double the number from two decades ago and rising every year. Complications due to the obesity epidemic�-high cholesterol, high blood pressure, insulin-resistant diabetes, and coronary plaque formation-�once were rare, but now are becoming common in the pediatrician's office. Current childhood diet and exercise patterns will make the next generation the most overweight and least fit in this country's history. For children of every socioeconomic level, daily food selections are high in calories and poor in quality. Only 1 in 100 children eat a balanced diet as described by the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid; 16 percent of children do not fulfill the serving suggestions for any food group. All children take in fats and sugars-�including soft drinks-�far in excess of recommendations, accounting for nearly 40 percent of their calories. Source D “Kids and teachers who spend hour after hour after hour in school get thirsty,” says Coca-Cola spokesperson Scott Jacobson. “Every time they consume a beverage brought from home it’s a lost revenue opportunity for the school. So it’s kind of a ‘win win win.’ It’s good for us. Good for people who are thirsty who want our products. Good for schools.” Source E The school marketing efforts of the large soda companies have not gone entirely unopposed. Administrators in San Francisco and Seattle have refused to allow any advertising in their schools. “It’s our responsibility to make it clear that schools are here to serve children, not commercial interests,” declared a member of the San Francisco Board of Education. Eric Schlosser, Fast Food Nation, 55. more

Voting Question: Please help me re-word this! Just 3/4 sentences! will choose best answer :D?

Although I think the government is dealing with this issue well, I think they could do even better. Even if the food industry disagrees, I think it is important to i"mpose severe measures on advertising". Instead of just banning misleading advertising, I think they should ban advertising for all products "that are linked to obesity". "By enforcing such measures, people will not be influenced to lead an unhealthy life style." The parts in quotation marks sound really weird. For the last sentence, I don't know how to express what I am trying to say. What is the word to describe what advertisements do? They "influence people" to buy the fat foods, and they become fat also...So I want to say that by enforcing such measures, people will not be influenced to buy those foods and will thereby not become fat....but in this way, it sounds too long and a bit weird. Please fix thanks!Can I say "strict parameters on advertising"....is the preposition "on" correct?By the way, I meant to ban "unhealthy products that cause obesity".... What's the word....cause obesity...this sounds weird too haha. more

Resolved Question: Best way to end this conclusion?

I'm writing a short paper on the effects of advertising on the childhood obesity rate. Here is what I have so far in terms of the conclusion: The number of overweight children and adolescents in America has practically doubled over the last two decades, and this is owed in part to the overwhelming amounts of advertising aimed at young people. Children between the ages of eight and twelve are exposed to more media now than ever before, over 40,000 advertisements a year. Americans have just recently begun to take notice of the issue, and are now realizing that the government needs to respond better to the increasing problem of childhood and adolescent obesity. More than seventy-five percent of all advertising directed towards kids and teens promotes unhealthy and sugary foods. Studies have shown that the banning of all of these types of ads could reduce the childhood obesity rate by 18 percent, but the government fears it could lead to total censorship. Companies such as Disney and Sesame Workshop, and even some food companies themselves, are picking up where the government’s initiative, Verb, left off: not only are they promoting exercise as a way to avoid obesity, but are also encouraging kids and teens to eat healthier foods, and are educating parents on the link between food advertising and childhood obesity. What would be a good last few sentences to finish up with? I feel like it's not really complete; it needs a little more. more

Resolved Question: 9th research paper - best format for conclusion?

I'm in 9th grade Honors English, and I'm writing a short research paper (2-3 pages) on the effect advertising has on the childhood obesity rate. I'm stuck on the conclusion...I'm not sure what kind of format to use. Could someone help me out? more

Voting Question: Would this argumentative essay topic be considered overdone?

I have to write a 10 page argumentative essay and a requirement that I have to follow is that I can't write about any overdone arguments like abortion, violence and the media, obesity, marijuana, steroids, ect. I'm considering doing something on advertising manipulation, would this be considered overdone, and if it is, any suggestions on a different topic? more

Resolved Question: Is this a good thesis on Obesity?

Children are exposeed to unhelathy processed food due to poor school food, increased food advertising, and parantel authority, causing obesity to be more common among young children than ever before. more

Resolved Question: 'To what extent has junk food advertising had a negative impact on childhood obesity?'?

Hello I am an A-level student currently preparing for an upcoming exam. This exam involves research and peoples opinions. I am trying to find out whether or not children are influenced by what they see. Any parents advice would be great. I want to know if any parents or children have been encouraged to buy something (food) after viewing an advertisement. more

Resolved Question: Do you get offended by the McDonalds commercials?

I know it's the person's choice to eat there but each and every commercial has been advertising directly to African American people! You might see a token caucasian person every blue moon but it's just ridiculous at this point! Why do they have to be rapping, dancing, doing flips and singing R&B songs about the food on the menu?! Next they'll have one where the black people are drinking "red" Kool-Aid, watermelon and fried chicken! How far is this going to go until someone says "enough already"? Other races of people go to McDonalds for crying out loud! Even with the black people they always put in the Kool-Aid commercials at least those aren't just damn near racist because of the millions of stereotypes in it. I'm just saying Black people die from enough junk including obesity to be put in these commercials like we are the soul reason why McDonalds is rich. Anyway, what do you feel about it? Thought was bought on because I was watching these shows about people who were morbidly obese and it just got me to thinking.Other races of people aren't attractive and responsive?Glad its not just me! I was like WHAT IS THE WORLD COMING TO!?You're right, you don't know my tv watching habits and I do watch all different types of shows and channels and I see the SAME commercials on all of them. There are FEW McDonalds commercials on where there are black not being stereotyped. I do feel what you're saying about having black people on tv BUT there's a difference when we are being made a jack ass out of or not! You don't see these McDonalds commercials where white peolpe, for instance, are flipping around like they're in the zoo or like they're rapping about a Big N Tasty on the channels you watch, do you? You probably think that they should bring back black face too, don't you?Here are some white people who I'd watch just the same on tv! I throughly enjoyed this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7QMYUN8-u4You don't even know what black face is or it's historical meaning. It saddens me that there is this ignorance in the world. more

Resolved Question: Is obesity a choice? who is to blame?

I'm a little over weight but not obese and I'm doing a good job at changing my eating habits so i can lose extra weight that i dnt want nor need... like letting go of sodas and foods that are high in calories and fat... along with working out ect..... but i get a little upset when obese people wine about being obese yet there still eating i mean if you don't want to be obese then why are you continuing to eat a lot and not do anything physical? and I'm not talking to the people who are obese and are trying to lose weight nor am i talking about the ones who are just fine about being obese.. but i am however talking about those who hate being obese are not doing anything about it and blaming everyone else and everything else but themselves... if you are happy in the skin you are in than that's fantastic and i respect you but there's a differences between being obese and feeling comfortable about... and being obese and hating yourself... don't continue to eat yourself to death do something about it rather then cry because your obese... do we blame fast food places? i mean there only doing there jobs which is to advertise good looking food that will make us want it and all its doing is making us unhealthy and fat so like idiots most of us fall for it...no one is making you over eat and no one is putting a gun to your head telling you to stay fat and over eat! right? you don't have to eat fast food all the time have some type of well power its ok to treat yourself but don't over do it! who agrees? more

Resolved Question: What do you think causes early puberty?

After asking a question about this, i'm curious about it.. I've came up with these things so far that "may" cause it! I've heard of all of these possible causes except for the "media factor"...I've never actually "heard" of soy based formula causing it, but I do know that soy has a type of estrogen in it, and that some women use it to off set symptoms of menopause.. I also had a friend who was taking it because she was diabetic, and it make her endometriosis worse because of the estrogen in it.. What are your thoughts on this? Possible Causes of Early Puberty Note to parents: because early puberty can be caused by some serious conditions, including certain types of brain tumors and thyroid diseases, it is important to consult a doctor if you are concerned about your daughter's development, especially if you have no family history of early puberty. Genetic factors. If a girl's mother, sisters, and other female relatives experienced early puberty, the chances are very strong she will too. Obesity. As the rate of childhood obesity has exploded, so has the rate of precocious puberty. This is one of the most widely accepted theories about the rise in early puberty rates. Estrogen and leptin, two important hormones in puberty, are produced by fat cells, and many researchers believe puberty in girls is triggered when the body reaches a certain percentage of fat, in combination with other factors. This is one reason many competitive youth athletes experience later puberty than their peers. Xenoestrogens. Xenoestrogens are man-made compounds that mimic the behavior of natural estrogen in the body. They occur in everything from plastic baby bottles and food storage containers to shampoo, cosmetics, and sunscreen to pesticides and insecticides used in residential and agricultural pest control to growth hormones fed to the animals that produce our meat, milk and eggs to the water we bathe in. Some shampoos targeted at the African-American community even advertise their estrogen content. Many scientists believe xenoestrogens are a major contributing factor to the epidemic of precocious puberty; others believe they are only minor contributors. Soy-based infant formula. Soy has one of the highest concentrations of phytoestrogens, which are naturally occurring plant estrogens. In adults, phytoestrogens are generally considered neutral or even beneficial, especially from dietary sources. However, some researchers feel that the concentration of phytoestrogen in soy infant formulas may reach dangerous levels because these formulas are the only or primary source of nourishment for so long. These researchers claim that infants fed soy formula receive the estrogen equivalent of five birth control pills per day (based on body weight). About 25% of infants in the United States are fed soy-based formulas. Sexualized television and media. In one controversial theory, some researchers claim that exposure to sexualized media may be contributing to the increase in cases of early puberty. It is clear that visual stimuli affect the brain and body chemistry. For example, a photograph of a delicious looking meal causes people to salivate. However, the degree to which media depictions of sex could affect brain and body chemistry is still extremely uncertain and highly controversial.Get me out... that would include the Xenoestrogens in case you did not read what was put down! more

Resolved Question: Can you please change these points into question form in good english?

1.Nutrition facts about the foods advertised to children in Canada 2.Impact of advertising on children’s food preferences, purchase behavior and consumption 3.Contribution to the rising levels of childhood obesity and other health problems in Canada more

Resolved Question: For all you philosophy business majors. Please answer this question if ur aware of the answer. THANKYOU?

Big Burger Town is a multi-million dollar a year fast food company. Millions of customers , adults, children and families, across the east coats enjoy eating the inexpensive french fries, hamburgers and sodas that the restaurant provides. Recent studies have shown that eating a diet high in calories and in the trans-fats contributes significantly to obesity, heart disease and diabetes. Big Burger Town’s products are very high calorie and contain these ingredients. The company heavily advertises in prominent locations and on television. The nutritional information for all of the food items on the menu is available online and on request in the restaurants. In light of these facts, analyze the ethical aspects of this case based on the following ethical theories, (in one paragraph per theory): a)Kantianism b)Utilitarianism c)Virtue Ethics more

Resolved Question: A list off all the things that make life difficult today, Could you name more, no synonyms, and do you agree?

This is the list: Old age, hard work, sickness, vice, anger, envy, lust, covetousness, spite sarcasm, cynicism, violence, intolerance, injustice, infidelity, famine, drought, pestilence, war, religious persecution, apartheid, taxation, inflation, pollution, unemployment, fascism, racism, sexism, terrorism, nepotism, cubism, nihilism, totalitarianism, plagiarism, vandalism, tourism, paranoia, schizophrenia, kleptomania, claustrophobia, xenophobia, insecurity, hypochondria, insomnia, megalomania, selfishness, narrow-mindedness, thoughtlessness, bribery, corruption, censorship, gluttony, pornography, delinquency, vulgarity, bureaucracy, obesity, complacency, acne, diplomatic immunity, traffic congestion, nominating conventions, urban development, modern architecture, fast food, organized crime, advertising, drug addiction, mono-sodium, glutamate, nicotine, nuclear waste, fanaticism, data processing, insanity, smog. Some things in there you may think I'm trying to be funny but truthfully we all are really better off out with any of these. Any you don't disagree with or you would like toyou would like to add on?thought!!! genius!!! cancer not so much (goes with disease) but lies goes ini have mental illness in there in about 4 different words, if you knew what the words meant you would know that (insanity is the most obvious)i have corruption sir but misunderstandings is an excellent answer more

Resolved Question: Why are restaurants to blame for obesity in America?

I was ASSIGNED this topic for debate at school. I already have that they advertise fasley, they are convienient, but i need one more point. Any suggestions or ideas? Anything is appreciated. (By the way, I'm trying to find examples that don't target fast food restaurants, like how its convientent and cheap. thanks!!) Thanks so much! more

Resolved Question: Who are the stakeholders in this topic?

Who are the stakeholders in the argument of Advertising right vs. Advertising Effects on Childhood Obesity. In other words, there is one side who believes business should have 1st amendment rights in marketing their products to who they want. Then there is the other side who believe advertising promotes unhealthy food choices to children. Who are the groups involved int this debate? more

Resolved Question: Wouldn't this be part of the solution to end the obesity epidemic?

Did you know in the movie, "Super Size Me", it was explained that fast-food companies spend over 200 million dollars in advertising to make sure people know their products, yet only 2 million in health food? Well, why can't they spend that 200 million on healthy food and fitness programs and stuff like that? People are more desperate than ever to lose weight so shouldn't that money go towards healthy foods and proper fitness?I'm not asking why PEOPLE spend over 200 million dollars on fast-food -- I'm saying fast-food COMPANIES spend 200 million advertising them. I am asking why health food companies can't spend that same amount. more

Resolved Question: Do you think the government will take up issues like obesity?

I mean, it seems to be a bigger problem than tobacco (not that tobacco is good, its just smaller in my eyes), seeing as unhealthy eating conditions cause more deaths in America than anything else. I mean, seeing as the government seems to be regulating more and more things, getting involved in more and more of our life. Why not limit the amount of advertisement and "recreational sponsorship" an unhealthy restaurant can advertise/be involved in?Let me explain that I do not want the government to regulate more. But, since the government is inclined to get involved and make decisions, they should make decisions for those who can not do so responsibly on their own. Eating disorders are serious. We can not go anywhere in society without being surrounded by unhealthy food. Movies, parks, sports, work, gym, even on the running track I use every morning, They are all surrounded by food.Are you serious? Society is the average person. Guess what, the average person is going to be like that lady from "what's eating gilbert grape" more

Resolved Question: what is your view on advertising affecting child obesity?

im writing an article about how advertising does not affect child obesity. more

Resolved Question: Jamie Oliver.........?

.... Isnt it hypocritical that Jamie Olivia preaches about healthy eating, school dinners and obesity, yet he can still manage to advertise mince pies on Sainsburys adverts? more

Resolved Question: Would someone explain what is happening here? Is this some mistake or advertising tactic?

I have been getting these ads for (now listen to this) pills for women over fifty to attract young men, and pills for women who are dealing with obesity. The adds say that I, or a "friend" of mine has requested of these companies to send me such "helpful" material. Now, the fly in that ointment is that I am neither over fifty, I'll be 30 on November 11th, and now weigh 122 pounds, 5, foot six slight frame. How are these people getting their information, being that it is false? I tried to contact them this morning to find out what they were doing., or when 0 or who would it have been who ordered these ads but could not get through to them. Does anyone know how they'd be acting on error? And WHY I can not reach them to correct them? Also, has this happened to anyone else? And is this some kind of a joke from someone, or some at random advertising design to get customers if they'd happen to fit into their sales pitch? I really dislike to be bothered with this nonsense occupying Space in my computer! Thank you if you can help with this nuisance!Well, I've received some crazy advertisements : such as some extension pills for the male anatomy, meant for my husband, Which I haven't and something to clear large birthmarks and such-but I always made the mistake of answering to them, so I think I have placed myself on the mark that says X, through my sense of indignation, that these ads come up and come up and I want to find out how they get to me. There is absolutely no discretion in the world, (respect to others) in this greedy world of today! Rainbow, if I were not working so hard on my dress I'd be still weighing 127..but I am on a "treadmill"-once I'm done my hunger and thirst will return. Stress and a brisk daily output of energy combined with no food and little to drink will make you lose pounds but not in a good way..so don't try what I am doing. I have a feeling after "The Ball is Over", I will be SICK!!!!! Thank you guys. Knowing me, I would have continued calling these @ss-Wholes to find out why they were targeting me!Jeepers Kat..that ends ALL! I'd find those F*****S! and ask them if they wanted their bones sprinkled with Lyme when their day came on Potters' field! I can't believe anymore what is allowed to go on in our now-a-days world. I get about 4 to 5 tel. calls a day telling me I missed a payment on my car - And I don't even drive! Or some dream vacation I have won, so please "give us your S.S. #?" and other ridiculous stuff! When the tape says press # 1 to talk to an agent to complete the deal, and when the agent comes on, I slam the phone right down on that idiot's ear. And I am not sorry for that..I am tired with all these attempts at being scammed!hehehe, Steve, and I am in need of a head crusher - one of those machines of malice, which I saw in Spain at El Museo de Toturas y Crimenes Capitales! No kidding!!! Hugs! Grecita, y'all!Thank you Aibrean, I will look into that. If I receive another ad about "are you interested in making your relationship a far more "extended one" (hehehe, > for Steve Hurf, good friend of mine and riotous!!!) - well, i might as well buy the product hey? No, just kidding. I'm being as silly as these advertisers are. Instead - I think I'll buy a shrill whistle and blast off an eardrum or two, while I decline! SteveT Behive, Now!!! You are a "PILL!"Vampta: Thanks for that information, I had no idea that trolls and hackers and God knows what other "mutations" get in that way. Thing is - because I am quick to react I have answered to some of these jerks and have paid for it with a lot of my waste of time! And FINALLY, but not in the LEAST is the FACT, my WONDERFUL FRIENDS, THAT : (to the sound of drum rolls!!! I LOVE YOU ALL! Later back to the dress...and a hard to swallow, stick to the ribs peanut butter sandwich..so that I don't faint in the process! Bye! See you in a while you lovable - super adorable, hugable, crocodiles!!! Yowsuh!!! Greci.Dear Accapella, you just gave me the coupe de grace! And now ladies and gents as we discuss our horrible advertising adventures : I'll tell you one. My coz, who can imitate any accent called here one evening and said "ladee of ze house? Me:Yes He: We arr selling ze condoms, interested in buying ze von box? Me : No, thank you! (hang up) Calls again, He : Not hresponsible? Von Box, plain, 12 purr count. Me : I said NO THANKS you...! (hang up) He makes a 3rd call : Viz Von box you get 6 extra, like viz the egghroll deal, dig? Me: (hang up, loudly!) 4th call, He: wiz 2 box, you getz ze vons in glow by ze nocht colours!) Me: How dare you, you, you,...you.....pervert! (hang up)!!!!! 5th call : Viz all Box, unt egghrolls you getz ze demonstrashun! He got me again, the savvy cuz!Adz A : Now that I've fully turned into a lemur :Isn't Spam something very horribly tasting which one fries and especially in Hawaii, people have a million recepies for it? Ahh, I don't rememv ber how to spell correctly! more

Resolved Question: Whats wrong with higher taxes and better pay?

Since when do the republicans have the working mans interest at heart? They stand for low taxation i gather. As far as I can see they also stand for poverty wages too! Taxation is essential in any civilised country. In the UK and the rest of Europe it pays for social welfare, health care for all (rich and poor), free objective education (without private companies money, influence and bias) - I could go on. In any healthy society the strong help the weak, its the only way a country can remain focused and cohesive. Americans always say they are against taxation, why? Indirectly they pay for the mess that unrestrained free market capitalism creates so overall they are worse off. Advertising fast food in schools for example, Allowing private catering companies to operate in schools. No wonder there is an obesity epidemic when kids are pressured to eat crap from an early age! Who suffers most when these kids have chronic heart disease at 25? Thats right, families, communities, society, the kids themselves. I bet all these junk food companies dont. They should hang their heads in shame! They should be taxed and sued out of existence! Is that why America is against taxation? Is it a mechanism by which the government can allow irresponsible private enterprises to make as much profit as they can without being accountable for the social damage they cause? Indeed politicians profit from this hard nosed capitalism that they themselves have allowed to flourish unchecked. I bet only 5% of Americans see the direct benefit of all this profiteering and are supported by the masses in their fruitless quest for a piece of the good 'ole American dream. You good people tolerate these parisites because you all think that everyone can be a millionaire. well I got news for you, only the select few can - do the math. higher wages and higher taxes on business, regulation and accountability - tell all the social vandals that enough is enough. This would not be tolerated in Europe, there would be revolution and heads would roll. Burn the dead wood and stop making your country into the laughing stock of the world - America revolt, America AWAKE more

Resolved Question: Depression and obesity linked with economic system?

I saw a show on TV about it and this expert was saying the English speaking countries with capitalist economies have more problems with depression in their population. I think her point was that the pace of life is high and natural environments are being destroyed. Meanwhile, fast foods are advertised all the time and people get fat. Would we be better off living like the Amish? more

Resolved Question: Why are Corn Refiners advertising High Fructose Corn Syrup when it's being linked with diabetes and obesity?

Resolved Question: Why does the CFA want consumers to get diabetes?

High Fructose Corn Syrup is in MANY products we eat and it's absolutely horrible for us. Why would they promote something that they know is being linked to diabetes and obesity through their new advertising campaign on TV for sweetsurprise.com? "Researchers have found new evidence that soft drinks sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) may contribute to the development of diabetes, particularly in children. In a laboratory study of commonly consumed carbonated beverages, the scientists found that drinks containing the syrup had high levels of reactive compounds that have been shown by others to have the potential to trigger cell and tissue damage that could cause the disease, which is at epidemic levels. They reported here at the 234th national meeting of the American Chemical Society." http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/79969.php More info: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&q=hfcs+diabetes Contact CFA: http://www.corn.org/contact.htmHecla: The thing is, people won't know about the products being bad if they're being told otherwise. Othertimes, they don't even know if it's in the food they're eating. I guess it comes down to how much you care about what you're eating, and how much you're willing to look into it. more

Voting Question: Globalising obesity, please help me!?

I have to construct an action plan for SOSE. the problem is how to solve obesity, i've come up with a few solutions, adverising, child education, tighter food regulations. i think advertising would work best. i thought the best way would be to stop fast food companies. can somebody help me write a small paragraph (im very bad at this) about the solutions i've chosen and have some evidence to support the chosen solutions. i really just need to get started off... thankslol ladylost, i think you've got it all wrong....there are advertisements for smoking but you dont call them dictators, infact they're probably saving your life! more