Outline and References

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. Create an outline for your Week 5 Final Project. Your outline should include the thesis or central argument, along with any main topics and support to be included in your final project. Include a minimum of three references you plan to use for your final project.

In your paper,

• Create a comprehensive outline that includes headings and subheadings.
• Identify the thesis or central argument in the outline.
• Outline the main topics with support.
• Generate a list of three references you plan to use for your paper.

The Outline and References paper

• Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s APA Style (Links to an external site.) resource.
• Must include a separate title page with the following:

  Title of paper
  Student’s name
  Course name and number
  Instructor’s name
  Date submitted

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• Must use at least three scholarly sources in addition to the course text.

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• Must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your Paper (Links to an external site.) guide.
• Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. See the APA: Formatting Your References List (Links to an external site.) resource in the Ashford Writing Center for specifications.

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Outline: Argumentative Paper on Obesity and Government Intervention

I. Introduction
a. Thesis: The obesity epidemic needs a government intervention because the

medical costs associated with obesity cost taxpayers money, unhealthy foods need
tighter regulations, and schools need to provide healthier options.

II. Body Paragraph 1: The medical cost associated with weight-related issues has
significantly contributed to individual taxes.
a. Supporting evidence: “…the costs of obesity arising from individuals’ poor

nutritional choices are borne by society as a whole through taxes, lost
productivity, and an overburdened healthcare system. In 2008, the medical costs
associated with obesity and obesity-related illnesses totaled US $147 billion in the
United States” (Franck et al., 2013, p. 1951).

i. Explanation: This quote demonstrates not only the connection between
obesity, medical costs, and increased taxes, but also shows the exact costs
from a fairly recent year.

ii. So what?: This quote supports the claim that weight-related medical
issues contribute to increased taxes for all taxpayers by explaining the
connection and demonstrating the high dollar costs to show that this is a
current problem affecting a government process (taxation) and therefore
could appropriately be addressed by government intervention.

III. Body Paragraph 2: Another reason that weight should be considered a governmental
issue is that the market for unhealthy food in America has overtaken the general food
market and the government needs to actively curb the incentives to frequent these
establishments.
a. Supporting Evidence: “[M]eals are increasingly being consumed outside the

home, and these meals tend to be higher in fat. A literal fat tax… theoretically
would encourage individuals to opt for low-fat or nonfat alternatives” (Franck et
al., 2013, p. 1951).

i. Explanation: This quote alludes to many of the main problems with fast
food consumption and explains what a fat tax would attempt to do to curb
the consumption of junk food.

ii. So what?: Showing that a fat tax would be able to curb overconsumption
of obesity-causing fast food demonstrates the need for the government to
impose such a thing.

IV. Body Paragraph 3: Finally, the government is responsible for ensuring that children
have access to healthy food and exercise while in school.
a. Supporting Evidence: A connection between Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!”

campaign and a reduction in overall childhood obesity across America has been
demonstrated (Tucker, 2013, p. 5).

i. Explanation: This information shows the effectiveness of government-
backed programs, with “Let’s Move!” as the specific example.

Format your paper according to your assignment instructions: APA, MLA, Chicago Style

The following sample includes APA-style citations and references.

Page numbers are not required when citing paraphrased
information. However, you may include them if doing so would

better direct readers to the information cited.

https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/apamlachicago

ii. So what?: Demonstrating the effectiveness of the “Let’s Move!”
campaign supports the concept of government involvement in school food
and exercise initiatives to help curb childhood obesity and provide
children with the foundation for establishing healthy habits.

V. Conclusion
a. Rephrased Thesis: Obesity is causing taxpayers more money. Unhealthy foods

are not regulated and inadequate nutrition and exercise in schools are leading to a
rise in obesity. Therefore, the government needs to intervene in order to decrease
the rates of obesity.

b. Strong Closing: The government’s intervention is important so that we can
reduce the rates of obesity before they soar to an uncontrollable level.

References

Franck, C., Grandi, S., & Eisenberg, M. (2013). Taxing junk food to counter obesity. American

Journal of Publich Health, 103(11), 1949-1953.

https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2013.301279

Tucker, C. (2013). Q&A with first lady Michelle Obama: How the Let’s Move! campaign is

changing the way kids eat, move. Nation’s Health, 43(9), 5.

http://thenationshealth.aphapublications.org/content/43/9/5.full

https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2013.301279

http://thenationshealth.aphapublications.org/content/43/9/5.full

Running Head: METROPOLITAN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 1

METROPOLITAN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 1

Metropolitan Health and Human Services

Shakena Brown

HHS 497: Health and Human Service Capstone

Nancy Russell

March 19, 2021

Metropolitan Health and Human Services

Metropolitan Health and Human Services is a typical organization operating within low end areas. The organization was formed by three retirees who sought to address prevalent health concerns within the society. My analysis of the Metropolitan Health and Human Services forms an integral part in the research for my final course project. Moreover, the case study attests to the aspects that I studied in my coursework. The framework will seek to form my analysis and research of Metropolitan Health and Human Services in fulfilment of my degree in Health and Human Services. The study on MHHS correlates to my degree in many aspects as indicated throughout the framework.

The history of MHHS is significant since it was founded by retirees who sort to offer financial aid to patients especially in aspects of medical bills. Moreover, the foundation was aimed at addressing prevalent concerns within the society. Fire years following it formation, the organization managed to employ its first CEO to manage control its operations. It is the inception of the CEO that prompted the development of the organization into a multiservice company. Throughout its period of operation, the organization has managed to improve and support families and communities. Moreover, its vision of prompting both family and societal strengths has been realized.

MHHS currently offers several programs at family and community levels. For instance, it offers financial aid to the people and families with financial challenges especially with settling of hospital bills. The program has led to employment of case manager and one director which accounts for 5% of the fiscal expenses. However, the expenses endured in the program are sponsored by grants through the federal and state governments. Despite the goals of the project, it has been experiencing losses in the last five years.

On the other hand, the dental clinic is responsible for giving dental assistance to vulnerable families who are experiencing financial challenges. The clinic is mainly comprised of volunteer doctors. Besides the volunteers, the company hires one doctor and manager which is responsible for 10% of the total budget. Most of the program support is through donation from the community and non-refundable grants. The program has been improving in the past five years. Transitional housing is a program that is aimed at a providing residential houses to families and individuals without homes. The program is controlled by five managers and a director which accounts to 10% of the annual budget. The project mainly receives support through the federal grants. However, the program has received massive losses in the last five years.

MHHS has also been championing for guidance and counselling both at individual and company levels. The project has prompted the hiring of five professional counsellors and a director. The assistance offered to the project is mainly through customer and insurance payments from projects within the company. The operation of the projects is approximately 5% of the overall budget. The program also gives services to projects within the company. Besides, the educational services offered by the organization are important in giving psychological assistance to teens who are not able to attend modern learning (Wotherspoon & Williams, 2019). The project has led to employment of a proprietor, two teachers, and two teacher helpers. The project is funded by 5% of the entire budget. The project is majorly through remission of tuition fees. The trend in the educational services represents a mixed result since it had shown promising results in the first phase only to record a significant decline lately.

The organization is also tasked with providing foster services to wards across the various states. The program is arguably the largest with several personnel including 10 supervisors, 80 managers, and 10 case helpers. Due to the large number of employees, it accounts for 55% of the total expenses. The project is fully supported by the state. The organization also offers violence prevention programs. The projects are aimed at giving education which helps in the curbing violence related offenses in children, domestic abuse and sexual abuse. The program has a single proprietor and three prevention educators. However, the organization uses a sizeable number of volunteers. The operation of the project accounts for approximately 10% of the total budget. The project is supported through contributions from the society and state funding. The program is basically operating at high levels.

The research on the Metropolitan Health Human Services complements my degree study. Moreover, it gives adequate information on how to integrate my already acquired skills for field use. Therefore, my research on MHHS correlates in many aspects with my degree program.

References:

Wotherspoon, C., & Williams, C. M. (2019). Exploring the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients admitted to a metropolitan health service. Australian Health Review, 43(2), 217-223.