Expository Speech

In Jamaica there's a developing issue of youth developing lifestyle

diseases. This is often within the wake of a dietary change from more
conventional nourishments to quick nourishment.Good afternoon
everyone, today I will be speaking to you on the topic “Junk food
leading to diabetes in teenagers” giving insight on various
perspectives and shedding light on the ongoing discourse. Diabetes is
a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not
produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the
insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood glucose.
Diabetes is a major issue in Jamaica as the main root of it is Junk food
which is a big thing in Jamaica. In Jamaica about 10,000 children
under the age of 15 are said to be suffering from diabetes. My theme
choice stems from the truth that I am a portion of Jamaica’s youth
population. Sustenance isn't the accessibility of nourishment, or
maybe it is the complicated blend, nourishment, wellbeing and care
that a person gets. Fast/Junk nourishment is nourishment that does not
shape a portion of a well adjusted meal. As such, it forms the basis of
my topic: Health Concern; how poor diet among teenagers contributes
to diabetes?
My topic choice stems from the fact that I am a part of Jamaica’s
youth population and as an aspiring Nutritionist I am interested in
remedying the situation among the nation’s youth. There are various
factors causing Diabetes to be diagnosed to teenagers recently, such as
lifestyle choices, lack of exercise, unhealthy eating etc.
In an attempt to capture the full essence of our topic today two
sources were selected and thoroughly analysed. Both the sources are
online articles. The first article is published by Jamaica Observer
titled “Diabetes in very young children”, the author is Kimberly
Hibbert, it is published in 2015. The second source is an article
published by the Jamaica Gleaner titled “Too much Junk Food-
10,000 children with diabetes”, the author of this article is Carl
Gilchrist, it was published in 2012.
Firstly, the article entitled “Diabetes in very young children'' (October
6th, 2015) by Kimberley Hibbert talks about how more kids are
getting sick with diseases like diabetes because they eat unhealthy
food and don't exercise.This piece can be considered as both
valid and reliable as the author Kimberley Hibbert has been a
journalist for nearly 20 years and has been accredited for publishing
credible and factual pieces. The author mentions the importance for
doctors and families to realise the risk of eating unhealthy and help
kids eat better and move more to stay healthy. We need to teach kids
and their families how to take care of their health by eating right and
staying active. It is emphasised that diabetes can contribute to a
child’s mental health by making them go into depression which in
turn lowers their quality of life.
Secondly, the article by Carl Gilchrist, “Too much junk food- 10,000
children with diabetes” (2012, April 5th) released by the Jamaica
Gleaner also supports the idea that Junk food has a deadly effect on
Jamaica’s children as approximately 10,000 of them under age 15 are
said to be suffering from diabetes. This piece can be said to be
credible, reliable and valid as it was published by the Jamaican
gleaner, which has been a news source for Jamaica for over 180 years
providing the people with facts and figures that can be easily accessed
by any individual. Gilchrist discusses the worrying increase in the
number of childhood diabetes cases in Jamaica, which is caused by
poor lifestyle habits such as poor diet and lack of exercise. Professor
Errol Morrison emphasised the need for proactive measures to combat
this growing epidemic, and called for collaboration across sectors to
improve quality of life and fight the pandemic. Health Minister
Dr.Fenton Ferguson presented data showing a significant prevalence
of diabetes in Jamaica, highlighting the burden the disease places on
the health system. Gilchrist emphasises the urgency of addressing
diabetes through initiatives such as the International Diabetes
Conference, which aims to explore new management strategies and
alternative medicine. Overall, the article emphasises the importance of
coordinated efforts to address the diabetes crisis and improve public
health outcomes.
In a meticulous evaluation of our sources, both sources are said to be
highly reliable about the author’s level of expertise and the
publisher’s reputability. Kimberley Hibbert acquired a master of
Science at Swansea University, UK and also acquired a distinction.
She is also a head reporter at the Jamaica Observer and the
communications manager at Jamaica AIDS support for life.
Among them were limitations brought about by a lack of quantitative
research, which made it challenging to do quantitative forecasts or
compare data in a systematic manner.
In conclusion, this article discusses the alarming topic of increasing
rates of lifestyle illnesses, notably diabetes, among Jamaica's
adolescent population. The author's desire to serve as a future
nutritionist and their personal connection to Jamaica's youngsters are
the driving forces for their choice of topic. The article emphasises the
negative impacts of unhealthy eating habits and insufficient physical
activity on the rising incidence of diabetes among young Jamaicans
by carefully analysing two reliable sources. The experts' suggestions
for preventive steps and coordinated efforts across all sectors to curb
this rapidly spreading disease underscore the severity of the
situation.It is important to acknowledge the constraints arising from
the paucity of quantitative research, since this hinders an
all-encompassing examination of the information. Still, this article is a
sad reminder of how important it is to encourage healthy lives and put
into practice efficient solutions in order to protect the health of
Jamaica's youth and address the diabetes epidemic.