According to estimates from Public Health England, one out of 4 men (24.9%) and one out of 4 women (29.2) are obese. Around one in ten children in Reception is obese (boys 9.5%, girls 8.7%); and around one in five children in Year 6 are obese (boys 20.7%, girls 17.4%). Obese children are more likely to become overweight adults and to suffer premature ill health and mortality, and by 2034, 70 per cent of adults are expected to be overweight or obese.”
(Public Health England [National Obesity Observatory],
from www.noo.org.uk/news.php?nid=2870; Dec 2016)
Discuss this statement in relation to variations in levels of obesity in England, or England and Wales or the UK as a whole, over a period of 10 years, with respect to age (either children or adults) and gender or ethnicity and gender.
Investigate the immediate past (were still relevant) and current Governments’ policies to reduce obesity.
STRUCTURE OF REPORT:-
Your report should be structured and sub-headed as follows:-
Title (Cover) Page – Required for Distinction grades
At the top of your front cover, you should write the name of the assignment. This should be followed underneath by the words ‘Investigative Report’. The actual title of the report that must also be on your cover page is the complete statement as it appears on the assignment brief (the wording both inside and outside of the text box). If you have chosen to research obesity, your title should state either childhood or adult (if you are investigating the age/gender option).
Contents Page (Required for Distinction grades)
Introduction (Required for Merit/Distinction grades): SECTION 1 OF REPORT
Outline what your report will cover and what sources of evidence you will draw on. State whether you will examine data relating to age/gender or ethnicity/gender.
Definition (criterion 1.1) [Criterion asks you to Define]: SECTION 2 OF REPORT
A BRIEF definition of your issue with reference and effects on health.
ACCESS TO H.E. DIPLOMA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES
Research credit 2: Government Policy in Relation to Current Health Issues.
Numbers of people with Obesity; and variations in levels over a 10 years period with respect to age/gender or ethnicity/gender (criterion 2.1) [Criterion asks you to Explain]: SECTION 3 OF REPORT
You must introduce tables/graphs in this section, and interpret and explain them. THESE MUST RELATE CLOSELY TO YOUR TITLE. Ensure each has a title, relevant demographic data is sourced and makes clear the period covered (required for Merit/Distinction grades) [you may copy and paste tables and charts].
Compare to statistic given in your title statement if relevant. Any significant points of note e.g. prevalence in particular age/ethnic group(s) or gender.
Use relevant, up to date statistics (within last 3 years if possible)
What are the possible explanations for any differences between age groups, genders, ethnicities, area of residence, social/economic changes over the past 10 years and so on?
Compare figures from different sources if available (at least 2 for Distinction grade if available. If not available, this must be stated). What are the possible explanations for any differences in figures? Reference clearly.
Summary and Aims of Government Policies (criterion 3.2) [Criterion asks you to Explain]: SECTION 4 OF REPORT
Highlight in particular what is being done in respect of the variables that you have chosen i.e. age/gender or ethnicity/gender.
Summarise policies/legislation in chronological order.
Include any relevant/current policies that were initiated by previous governments.
Do make very clear which government initiated stated policies/legislation, when and why?
Quote from government policies where appropriate (for Distinction grade).
Make a statement about the overall aims of the Policy(ies).
Focus primarily on prevention of problem, but you may also refer to treatment/dealing with problem once arisen.
Use up to date information.
Evaluation of the Policies (criterion 3.1) – including views on the policies from relevant charities/pressure groups (criterion 4.1) [Criterion 3.1 asks you to Evaluate, and Criterion 4.1 asks you to Explain]: SECTION 5 OF REPORT (or SECTION 5 &
SECTION 6)
You can choose to combine criteria 3.1 and 4.1 in one section (this makes some sense as ‘views’ from charities/pressure groups are in effect ‘evaluations’ of policies), or have a separate section for each.
Link in particular to age/gender or ethnicity/gender (dependent on your research).
Do evaluate policies - strengths and weaknesses – evidence based – e.g. from government’s own figures and/or research; or views from charities/pressure groups/patients/professional bodies etc.
ACCESS TO H.E. DIPLOMA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES
Research credit 2: Government Policy in Relation to Current Health Issues.
Views/ideas from charities/pressure groups (at least 2 for a Distinction grade) – you must state views about policies, not merely just what a particular charity/pressure group’s role is (criterion 4.1).
Conclusion and Recommendations (Required for Distinction grades): SECTION 6 OF REPORT (or SECTION 7)
Conclude your report.
DO NOT INTRODUCE NEW INFORMATION HERE.
State whether you think the policy/policies is/are good/effective or not and why?
Any recommendations you would like to make for additional policies/changes to existing ones.
Additional guidance
Report Protocol
*Your report must be word-processed in either Times New Roman or Ariel font, size 12 point; single line spacing.
*Your report must be sub-headed as per the above guidance (required for Distinction grades).
*Insert a one-line space between each sub-heading.
*Number the pages (required for Distinction grades).
*You do not need to commence each section on a separate page (other than the Bibliography).
*You do not need to include a word count at the end of each section.
*Do ensure that you reference as necessary, using a ‘range’ of sources.
*Do not use bullet points unless absolutely necessary, and if you do, ensure that you include sufficient detail to enlighten the Assessor.
*Annotate throughout (required for Distinction grades).
*You may print on both sides of the paper.
Word count - Required for Distinction grades:
1800 +/- 10% (excluding Front cover, Contents page and Bibliography).
Bibliography - Required for Merit/Distinction grades: Harvard format/separate side of paper.
*Do ensure that you read, understand and undertake the requirements of the Distinction grading criteria.
*Ensure that you use sub-headings and annotate each with the relevant criterion (required Distinction grades).
*You must check for spelling/grammatical/punctuation errors prior to submission of the assignment. You will be marked down if there is substantial evidence of such.
1.1 Define a condition obesity and explain the effects on health.
2.1 Using graphical information such as charts,
tables and graphs, explain variations in numbers with respect to age or ethnicity.
3.1 Evaluate Government policy relating to the current health issue obesity
3.2 Explain the aims of the policy with respect to age or ethnicity.
4.1 Explain views on the policy from relevant charities and or pressure groups.
Identifies new information from sources which are consistently appropriate
To achieve a Distinction:
Performance work:
Taken as a whole demonstrates an excellent response to the demands of the brief/assignment.
For a Distinction (i) In addition to the above, your Report should demonstrate use of technical terms relating to your chosen health care issue [GD4, GD7]. (ii) You should show a comparison of data/graphical information from at least 2 sources, highlighting any differences [GD4]. (iii) You should quote from relevant government policy documents, guidance and legislation where appropriate [GD4]. (iv) You must provide viewpoints on the policy(ies) from at least 2 relevant groups, highlighting why they agree/disagree with government policy [GD4]. (v) Your conclusion should include recommendations for additional policies/changes to existing ones [GD7]. (vi) You will be expected to use the Harvard system of referencing accurately [GD7]. (vii) Not adhering to the word count +/- 10% will mean that you cannot achieve the grade of Distinction [GD7].
GLOSSARY
Chronological order: In date order, starting with the oldest date.
Define: Clearly explain what a particular term means and give an example(s), if appropriate, to show what you mean.
Evaluate: Give your verdict as to what extent a statement or findings within a piece of research are true, or to what extent you agree with them. Provide evidence taken from a range of sources which both agree with and contradict an argument. Come to a final conclusion, basing your decision on what you judge to be the most important factors and justify how you have made your choice.
Explain: Clarify a topic by giving an account as to how and why it occurs, or what is meant by the use of this term in a particular context. Your writing should have clarity so that complex procedures or sequences of events can be understood, defining key terms where appropriate. Include relevant references as necessary.
Interpret: Define or explain the meaning of something.
Pressure Group: A group of people (either coming together and acting voluntarily), or often such groups are charities or professional bodies, (e.g. Royal College of Nursing); who attempt to get government or other organisation to change policy, tactic or the law/implement new ones. They may also try to get additional service provision, or on some occasions, seek to reduce it. There are also a number of ‘pay-for’ Lobby organisations who will undertaking ‘lobbying’ (the act of petitioning politicians or other influential people) on behalf of their clients. Include in this coursework; font/size: 12, Times New Romain, content page, Havard References, words count after each part of the work, numbering page, justify. follow more additional instructions materials into the assignment brief I upload it into the additional materials including more research related to obesity in Uk. Max words count 1980. This report is to cover government policy in relation to current health issues obesity case.
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