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=Considering the Global Perspectives of Childhood Obesity =



What did you compare in your analysis?
 * Causes of Childhood obesity in France and Japan **

What major similarities did you notice across your gathered information? (Cite at least two of the narrative frame elements)
 * The characters in both were children and the setting was school and home. In both countries, children are becoming overwheigt due to a reduction of physical outdoor activity. **

What major differences did you notice across your gathered information? (Cite at least two of the narrative frame elements)
 * The initiating event was different. In France, recess time and outdoor activities in school have been reduced to allow for extended instructional time in the classroom. Sugar additives in food combined with lack of physical activity are impacting factors. **


 * In Japan, the prefecture of Fukushima has reduced the amount of outdoor activity to minimize the exposure to radiation. **

What could account for the differences between the global perspectives of idea/event you analyzed? (Be specific!)
 * The impact of the nuclear disaster in Fukushima. **

Has your analysis of the various global perspectives changed your own perspective on the idea/event?
 * Many of the causing factors for childhood obesity were similar. The global community should work together to help find a solution to a worldwide epidemic. Children need outdoor time in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. **