... amongst this age range (specifically the female population) it was necessary to have a good understanding of the influential factors (Butt et al, 2011). This being the case, previous research has found that adolescent females feel as though personal, social and environmental barriers are the affect their participation (Rottensteiner et al, 2013). This study aims to gather information ... a secondary school in West Yorkshire. The research was carried out using self-administered questionnaires which were designed according to good ethical practice. These included questions regarding their ...

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... grown over the past decade. The cause is due to an imbalance between caloric consumption and expenditure. The factors involved in the causation of obesity in children include genetic, behavioral, and environmental. These factors lead to physical, psychological and social health issues in children and adolescents suffering from this disease. Therefore, intervention, prevention and education strategies should be ... utilized and put in place to help benefit these children. The purpose of this paper is to address issues, the social and psychological health, factors of, health risks and inte...

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... most important part of a person's life. The majority of critical development occurs during the childhood and adolescent years. If there is a factor or factors present that would ostracize a person from their peers, then there is a much higher risk of said person not developing correctly. Obesity can and ... 40). Also, it has been noted in a study done by Hammarlund et al, that poor family functioning and parental control are risk factors contributing to childhood obesity. Fat parents may be desperate to make their children slim to avoid the harassment and lost opportunities that they le...

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... those without eating disorders, Bulimics had the least satisfaction with their bodies and the most strongly held beliefs that society values thinness. According to Dr. Williamson, several risk factors interact to increase a female athlete's risk of developing an eating disorder. She perceives pressure from her sport and coach to be thin; she judges her performance negatively; ... exercise can quickly lead to a great number of physical dangers and even death. What causes Eating Disorders? There is no single cause for eating disorders. A number of factors including cultural and family pre...

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... Bulimia is closely related to major affective disorders, and therefore can be caused by heredity and chemical imbalances in the body. Theories of Bulimia causes encompass both biological and psychological factors. Relationships or conditions in the person's life change suddenly like a divorce, death, a romantic breakup, or a new job, can lead the person to Bulimia. The person ... , consumption of high-calorie food intake, easily ingested food during a binge, inconspicuous eating during a binge, termination of such eating episode's by abdominal pain, abnormal sleep, social interruption, or...

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... individual identity if she can "control", for example, when she vomits and when she does not. Now, at least, she can have control over something in her life. Personality factors were also found to contribute to the development of eating disorders. Characteristics such as perfectionist strivings, feelings of ineffectiveness, depressive symptoms and self-regulatory deficits were seen frequently in patients ... about female beauty but an obsession about female obedience. (Wolf, p.187) In light of all of these factors, it is possible to make some generalizations regarding a significant portio...

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... individual identity if she can "control", for example, when she vomits and when she does not. Now, at least, she can have control over something in her life. Personality factors were also found to contribute to the development of eating disorders. Characteristics such as perfectionist strivings, feelings of ineffectiveness, depressive symptoms and self-regulatory deficits were seen frequently in patients ... about female beauty but an obsession about female obedience. (Wolf, p.187) In light of all of these factors, it is possible to make some generalizations regarding a significant portio...

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... sleep habits, and parental monitoring (Ludwig, 2011). The recent dramatic increase are unlikely due to biological and genetic changes at the individual level, but rather, are linked to the social and economic status among communities. The reason behind the differences in communities that have low economic status contributes to larger health disparities (Bodor, 2010). On a basic level, without community ... their ultimate health choices (Seliske, 2012). If their community and surrounding family and friends all participate in unhealthy choices then one individual is unlikely to sway from t...

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... techniques. NICE (2012) and Michie (2011) recommended techniques and strategies like: program intervention in group of 10 to 15 of individuals at high risk, engagement of individuals in social support, adopting person-centered approach in programs, encouraging self-regulation intervention techniques, increasing frequency of contacts, and including confidences building techniques, to mention a few. In relation to ... behavior. THEORIES OF HEALTH PROMOTION To further understand and inform the process in which program interventions could be theoretically underpinned, the Health Believe Mode...

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... separate from the outside, and how does he become aware of being in control of his own sensations and impulses in the process of mastering them in his interpersonal and social relations? Any one-sided concept of the child as a helpless receiver of the adult's administrations neglects the fact that the infant, despite his immaturity, gives the clues and signals indicating ... problem, of an amazingly large variety of clinical situations. This theoretical frame goes beyond, or avoids, the traditional dichotomy of somatic and psychological aspects of development or of contrasting genetic f...

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... time Depression A mood state characterized by feelings of: *sadness *lowered self esteem *pessimistic thoughts *guilt Depression common causes • Psychodynamic • Cognitive • Biochemical • Social • Mild depression >>> therapeutic relationship, refer to mental health for counseling • Severe depression >>> suicide evaluation Dementia An organic mental syndrome characterized by a slow decline in intellectual ... they ever did. The nutritional status of elderly persons is determined by their nutrient requirements and intake, which are themselves influenced by other factors, such as...

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... into college and securing jobs and future promotions. It is no wonder that over time these childhood experiences low self esteem and self-confidence. This begins the terrible cycle of "social isolation, emotional withdraw, depression, inactivity, more overeating, and further weight gain" (Epstein, 1993). "Forty percent of obese seven year-old children and seventy percent of obese adolescents ... during adolescence is also associated with long-term mortality in men, and reduced functional status among elderly women. Studies indicate that overweight during adolescence and young adulthood h...

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... can result in chronic irregular bowel movements and constipation (Ogilvy) Eating disorders are complex conditions that arise from a combination of long-standing behavioral, emotional, psychological, interpersonal, and social factors (Ogilvy). Scientists and researchers are still learning about the underlying causes of these emotionally and physically damaging conditions. But we do know some of the general issues that can ... of one's life (Branswell 6). Ultimately these behaviors will damage a person's physical and emotional health, self-esteem, and sense of competence and control (Ogilv...

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... two of the following: 1.consumption of high-caloric, easily ingested food during a binge 2.inconspicuous eating during a binge 3.terminating of such eating episodes by abdominal pain, sleep, social interruption, or self-induced vomiting 4.repeated attempts to lose weight by severely restrictive diets, self-induced vomiting, or use of cathartics or diuretics 5.frequent weight fluctuations greater than ten ... .8). Treatment requires an integral approach by a group consisting of a physician, dietitian, family therapist, and nurse. The team must be aware of, and take into account the biolog...

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