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Discussion Post

Post your initial 1- to 2-paragraph response that addresses the following:

A. Using the evidence you identified and paraphrased, analyze that evidence in the context of the argument you are making.

B. Additionally, reflect on the process of analyzing the evidence. Pose any questions and/or explain challenges that came up during the process.

Causes of Child Obesity

Main ideal sentence: Child obesity is critical issue primarily attributed to sedentary lifestyles, increased consumption of processed foods high in sugar and fat, and inadequate physical activity.

Some behaviors like Lack of physical exercise and bad eating habits (eating more takeout, drinking more sugar-sweetened beverages, and frequently snacking) result in excess of calorie consumption and have been connected to childhood obesity and overweight (Sanyaolu et al., 2019). Approximately 1000 calories are consumed by obese youngsters greater than what is necessary for their bodies to function normally and allow them participate in consistent physical exercise. If no improvements are made, childhood obesity will continue to rise due to sedentary lifestyles and high calorie intake (Sanyaolu et al., 2019).

Paraphrasing the evidence entailed rephrasing complex terminology without altering the original meaning, ensuring clarity and conciseness. Challenges arose in maintaining the balance between fidelity to the source and producing coherent, original sentences. Questions arose about the appropriate level of detail to include, striving to convey the essence of the evidence while avoiding unnecessary complexity.

Reference

Sanyaolu, A., Okorie, C., Qi, X., Locke, J., & Rehman, S. (2019). Childhood and Adolescent Obesity in the United States: a Public Health Concern. Global Pediatric Health, 6(6).