Intro to Sociology

Obesity in AmericaObesity in America is considered an epidemic. There are many contributingfactors to obesity (both childhood and adult), such as biological,environmental, social, or economic factors. Review the information on obesity onpages 383 to 385 in the textbook. You may also use the Internet or StrayerLibrary to research obesity and its causes.Suggested Reading:What Are the Health Risks of Overweight and Obesity? located at http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/obe/risks.htmlWrite a one to two page (1-2) page essay in which you:Describe the effect that obesity (childhood and / or adult) has had on youpersonally or your community.Select one (1) contributing factor to childhood or adult obesity. Recommendtwo (2) preventative measures related to the selected factor that people cantake in order to reduce their chance of becoming obese.Discuss one (1) sociological theory that relates to the selectedcontributing factor to obesity.Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inchmargins on all sides. Check with your professor for any additionalinstructions.To keep this essay short and manageable, your only sources for the essayshould be the article from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and thesections noted in your text. For this reason, APA citations or references arenot required for this assignment.Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the studentsname, the professors name, the course title, and the date. The cover page isnot included in the required assignment page length.The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignmentare:Define the basic concepts used in the discipline of sociology.Explain the major theoretical paradigms of sociology.Use technology and information resources to research issues insociology.Write clearly and concisely about sociology using proper writing mechanics.