Monday, December 1, 2014



Obesity- 

  1. Should junk foods be taxed to reduce obesity? Yes, because it will regulate the obesity rate to a lower stand.
  2. Is obesity a matter of willpower? Yes, because it will help them get the incentive to not become unhealthy. 
  3. What are ways to address the obesity epidemic without regulation? Many individuals can spread awareness and and have ads to keep them aware. 
  4. Should there be a limit on junk food advertisements during television shows marketed to children? No, i think it will help individuals be aware of what can happen if you dont eat healthy. 
  5. Should obesity be classified as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act? No absolutely not. Being obese isn't an accident it was done because of the poor nutrition and lack of self control when eating.
Eating Disorders-


  1. Is anorexia a recent disorder or has it existed long before the advent of Twiggy and other super-thin models? No because body sizes became more important than back then. 
  2. Why are females more likely to develop anorexia than males? Females are more likely to develop anorexia than males because woman had to be seen as more skinny and beautiful looking. Since it attracts the men, they try to be skinny. 
  3. Besides culture and biology, what other factors could contribute to anorexia? Anorexia can contribute to environment and surroundings. 
  4. How has media exposure affected anorexia rates in non-Western countries? Media exposure affected anorexia rates in non- Western countries by having an ideal view of peoples bodies. 
Child Abuse- 


  1. What are the most effective ways to prevent child abuse? One way to prevent child abuse is to review and keep an eye on parents who have had suspicion over abusing their children. 
  2. Are children safer because of the tracking of sex offenders? Explain your answer. No the students are not safer because tracking them only clarifies part of the problem. The offenders are still at the site and must be taken by the police.
  3. Should convicted child sex offenders who have served their punishment be able to live where they want to? Why or why not? Convicted child sex offenders should live where they were at of they served their time in prison. After being punished thay can be brought back to their original society.
Voting Fraud-


  1. List and explain three reasons why people commit voter fraud. 1.) To have a say in politics 2.) To support the politician and have a greater chance of wining.  
  2. What is worse, voter intimidation or fraudulent voter-registrations? Explain. Fraudulent voter-registration because it surrounding the idea of how the fraud usually begins. Without checking I.D it shows that it isn't protective to an individual. 
  3. What are the current protections against voter fraud? The current protections against voter fraud us asking for identification to confirm an individual before voting.

2 comments:

  1. Good job so far except I don't understand #4 under obesity. How will commercials help kids understand what can happen if they don't eat healthy?

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  2. Where are the Critical Thinking and Analysis questions for the 5th topic: animal abuse?

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