Research Topic Ideas: Health and Fitness


Instructions

If you are interested in one of these topics for your research project,
make a choice:

  • Focus on one of the specific questions listed
  •  OR
  • Focus on the topic, with the questions helping guide your research

  •   Activity level of children
     What evidence is there that children don't get enough physical activity?
    What childhood health problems are related to a lack of physical activity?
    How can physical activity be encouraged in children?

    *image coutesy of www.drpbody.com

      Benefits of natural foods
    How and why do natural foods avoid additives?
    Why are foods with less processing considered healthier?
    How do chemicals used in the food growing process affect our bodies?

    *image coutesy of www.essential-organic-living.com

      Childhood obesity
    What factors contribute to obesity in children?
    How have concerns about childhood obesity changed over time?
    What are the emotional and social consequences for obese children?
    What can be done to help obese children?

    *image coutesy of www.ehponline.org

      Losing weight through increased metabolism
    How can increased muscle mass affect metabolism?
    What is the relationship between activity level and increased metabolism?
    How can increasing metabolism help a person lose weight?

    *image coutesy of www.justjared.com

        
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    last updated 05/07/2007