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Kailyn Hayes

Title: The Super-Sized Trend


General Purpose: To inform my audience of childhood obesity and its effects.
Specific Purpose: After my speech, the audience should know the risks of childhood obesity and
ways to prevent it.
Introduction

AG: Look around the classroom or around you the next time youre at the mall. Youll notice that
theres a new trend among teens thats rapidly growing and wont be going away for a while.
Thesis: Childhood Obesity is a medical condition that has many risks and can be prevented.
Motive: Obesity is a life threatening condition. In fact, according to the Chart Blogs 1 in 5
Americans will die from it. You may know someone who is obese and would like for them to
change their ways before its too late.
Credibility: When I learned how common childhood obesity is, I was appalled. Im not a health
expert, but you dont have to be one to see how dangerous childhood obesity is.
Body
I.

The Mayo Clinic defines Childhood obesity as a serious medical condition that affects
children and adolescents. It occurs when a child is well above the normal weight for his
or her age and height.
a. According to the CDC or Centers for Disease Control, The percentage of adolescents 12
19 years old who were obese increased from 5 to 21% between 1980 and 2012. This may
be because of the advances in technology such as video games and social media. In prior
decades, adolescents spent most of their time outside.
b. Obesity can be caused by a variety of things, from no activity to poor eating habits.
However, genetic factors also contribute to this condition. Research has found that
changes in digestive hormones affect signals that let you know when you've had enough
to eat.

Transition: Now that we have an understanding of what obesity is, you might be wondering
about the complications of this condition.
II.

There are both physical and emotional risks of childhood obesity.


Physical risks include Type 2 Diabetes, a condition that deals with the way your body
metabolizes sugar. Also you can develop high blood pressure if your diet is poor. These
factors contribute to the buildup of plaque in your arteries and cause them to narrow and
harden, which eventually will lead to a heart attack. Extra weight on your body can cause
problems with your lungs, leading to asthma.
b. Emotional risks include low self-esteem and depression. Overweight adolescents have
peers that criticize or tease them which leads to a loss of self-esteem and increased risk of
depression as a result.
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c. "Child hunger and child obesity are really just two sides of the same coin. Both rob our
children of the energy, the strength and the stamina they need to succeed in school and in
life. And that, in turn, robs our country of so much of their promise." says Michelle
Obama at the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act signing.
Transition: As we see obesity has many risks that can have a negative impact on your life, but
how can we prevent this?
III.

There are many solutions to prevent obesity.


a. This includes changes in your level of physical activity. Even the smallest amount
of effort counts. For instance, taking the stairs is a great way to
improve cardiovascular function and strengthen leg muscles. A 120-pound person
walking up stairs for 30 minutes burns 220 calories, versus only 190 calories
burned doing 30 minutes of aerobics, according to the Health Status website. If
you cant find time to exercise then limit the number of hours you watch
television.
b. Eating healthy can drastically decrease your chance of becoming obese. Swapping
out French fries for apple slices can help you in the long run. Most adolescents
dont meet the recommendations for eating 2 to 6 cups of fruits and vegetables
each day.
c. In order to control the epidemic, schools have revamped vending machines by
selecting low calorie snacks, educating students on the importance of good health
and extending gym classes.

Signal End: In closing,


I.

Summary: Childhood obesity is a condition that affects children and occurs when
theyre above the normal weight for their age and height. Risks include breathing
problems, social issues, and a higher chance of having heart attacks. However with the
right steps, obesity can be prevented.

Motive: Next time youre at a fast food restaurant, remember that each burger is putting you at
risk of becoming obese.
Thesis: Childhood Obesity is a serious medical condition and will continue to be one unless the
necessary steps to prevent it are taken.

Main Points: We saw how obesity impacts lives and learned various ways to prevent it.
Closure: Like all trends, this one must come to an end as people continue to get educated on the
matter at hand.
Bibliography
"Childhood Obesity." Complications. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Apr. 2015.

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Holecko, Catherine. "Michelle Obama Quotes on Childhood Obesity." N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Mar.
2015.
"Obesity Kills More Americans than We Thought." The Chart RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Apr. 2015.
"Obesity and Overweight." WHO. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Mar. 2015.
"Childhood Obesity." Mayo Clinic. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Mar. 2015.

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