Browsing HLS Student Papers by Keyword "obesity"
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Carbophobia: The Dieting Public's Obsession with Carbohydrates and the U.S. Government's Response
(2003)This paper examines the recent low-carbohydrate diet craze, and analyzes the reaction of the United States government to new scientific evidence potentially indicating that the government’s current food ... -
Combating Child Obesity in America
(2006)This paper examines the child obesity epidemic that is gripping our nation, and explores various causes and treatments that may help to defeat child obesity. First there is a description of the obesity epidemic, its causal ... -
An Evaluation of the Legal Responses to America's Obesity Epidemic
(2004)This paper will examine the recent legal action surrounding one of America's major public health problems; obesity. The discussion begins with a quick presentation of information regarding our nation's obesity epidemic. ... -
The Evolution of the Modern Snack Tax Bill: From World War I to the War Against Obesity
(2006)This paper offers a historical perspective on soft drinks and snack taxes in the United States in light of recent legislative snack tax proposals that have been introduced in at least twenty states since an obesity crisis ... -
The Obesity Epidemic: Why and How the Government Must Act
(2004)This paper calls for the United States government – including, but not limited to, the Food and Drug Administration, the Federal Trade Commission, and Health and Human Services – to ... -
Pelman v. McDonald's: An In-depth Case Study of a Fast Food & Obesity Lawsuit.
(2005)This paper analyzes a lawsuit filed against McDonald's by plaintiffs alleging that the restaurant chain bore liability for their obesity and health problems. The paper analyzes the plaintiffs' novel tort and statutory ... -
Portion Distortion and Public Perception: How Serving Size Guidelines are Over-Serving and Under-Serving the Consumer
(2003)This paper examines public perceptions regarding the serving sizes listed on the labels of packaged foods. The author conducted four surveys toward this end: 1) a survey of Brown University undergraduates in which students ...