The purposes of this exploratory qualitative research were to describe perceptions related to childhood obesity of rural parents, teachers, and school administrators and to examine how their perceptions shape their choices and behaviors for children's eating and physical exercise. The results showed that the perceptions of childhood obesity in the community differed among school administrators, teachers, and parents. There were also distinct differences in the aspects
people and rural area folks have lower income and might not have vehicular access to full service stores. Food deserts were born. Epidemiologic Assessment The agent in this situation is obesity and food consumption. The food that people eat in food deserts are not fresh and can cause medical problems associated with obesity. To maintain a healthy weight, one needs to eat fruits and vegetable on a regular and limit the consumption of sugar, processed, salty, and fattening foods. The environment is the food
concidering the fact, that McDonald’s for decades was investigating children’s preferences and has even more to apply in its promotion. In expectation of McDonald’s shareholder gathering in February 2011, Corporate Accountability International initiated a campaign to fire, the clown mascot for the last 50 years, Ronald McDonald, and make the restaurant stop marketing aimed at children. Still, he never got axed and the clown is a main symbol of the company nowadays. According to the book «Fast Food Nation»
mischievous wife in the critically acclaimed comedy, Modern Family. Her slim figure, long brown hair, and Hollywood success make Sofia Vergara the ideal sponsor for Pepsi Cola and Westernized feminine beauty. In 2011, Pepsi released “The New Skinny Can” campaign, which features a diet Pepsi can in the shape of a slim, toned down body. The phrase “new” is a popular technique used to exploit the latest, most innovative product. Ironically, Pepsi is encouraging young women to drink diet pop in order to achieve