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Unit 3 – Genre Assignment _ Sara Reyes

Struggling with obesity as a teen/tween? Are you looking to overcome obesity? Do you want to prevent become obese? It is never to early or too late to begin your Journey.

Initially I wanted to continue writing about “Why America is top rank of Obesity?” But after coming across great health information, I decided to expand my research and focus more on Overcoming Obesity & Preventing Obesity in Teens & Tweens.  I will argue that it is never too early nor too late to change your eating habits & become more active. I will argue that teens & tweens can begin strength training as early as 7 years old. There are many theories and negative opinions of early age training but I will argue/educate the reader that this is actually a huge benefit for them; when done correctly, it is safe & effective. I will include different ways of fitness such as walks, sports & that movement is movement.

My information will be transpired through an educational health magazine, pamphlet/brochure or Health & Wellness blog; I haven’t decided which one to pick. My research will include information from the CDC, health professionals article (Mayo Clinic), health professional article (John Hopkins Medicine) & Nationwide Childrens.

My genre is intended for Adolescent & Adults. As a parent we too need some guidance in helping our child overcome obesity and how to prevent it in the long run. As they get older and more independent they go through hormonals changes and become “lazy”. My information will help teens/tweens and parent understand that fitness is as easy as a stroll in the park or through a sport. The earlier the child gets into a habit of being active it would be easier for them as teens/tweens to continue the routine and stay fit in their later age.

Sources:
https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/children/index.html

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/obesity/preventing-obesity

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/tween-and-teen-health/in-depth/strength-training/art-20047758#:~:text=During%20childhood%2C%20kids%20improve%20their,practice%20proper%20technique%20and%20form

https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/sports-medicine/sports-medicine-articles/strength-training-for-children-can-we-do-that

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Discussions Unit 3

Unit 3 – GENRE

My topic is Covid-19 and its Mental Health Impact on Children and Adolescents. As of now, I am still indecisive on the exact genre that I will use for my unit 3 assignment. I am considering genres that are remarkably similar, which is a newspaper/magazine article or a press release. I believe these would all reach my target audiences, but I am leaning towards the press release as I believe that press releases can usually cover especially important and urgent topics such as mine. For my topic, I can see for example, CDC releasing a Press Release about my issue to educate the public. In this press release, I will argue that it has been proven that the pandemic does impact kids’ mental health. I will show research studies and surveys to help prove my argument. I will also provide detailed statements from Psychologists and other health care professionals. I will include some of the symptoms associated with stress and anxiety in Children and adolescents and various intervention methods to promote child mental health throughout the pandemic and even after the pandemic is over.  This is an especially important issue and I believe that the entire adult population should know about it and this can be achieved with a  Press Release.

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Unit 3 Weekly Assignments

Pitching Genre

My topic is what are the contributing factors that generate homelessness in the United States?  The purpose  is to bring awareness to the ongoing issue of homelessness in America.   The homeless population goes unrecognize; however, it is a growing issue in the United States.   If you ask the average person the cause for homelessness, most will point out job loss or lack of motive or education contributing to homelessness.  Yes, these are some of the factors; however, many more contribute factors fluctuate the numbers for the homeless population.  In my argument, I will present the following.

  • Poverty
  • Health (mental illness)
  • Social exclusion (race)
  • Income
  • Affordable Housing & Supportive Housing

 

I will use a Podcast as my platform to present and discuss the concern of homelessness.  A Podcast will be more of a direct method of providing the information to my audience.   The Podcast will allow my audience to hear the passion and connect to the topic.  Today, most people are busy and constantly on the move, with limited time reading and truly consuming an article.  Most people use their smartphones for just about everything; creating Podcast gives people easy access to listen and obtain information.