Howard County Population Analysis
Howard County is known to be a successful county with outstanding recreation and entertainment. An historic mill which welcomes everyone and makes everyone feel at home. Howard county is located at the central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington. Howard County is ranked as one of the most affluent, advanced and educated communities in the United States. The total land area of 160,640 acres which is the smallest county in Maryland. Howard county is a business environment. Howard county population is 317,233.
Population by Races
Race Population % of Total
Total Population 287,085 100
White
178,523 62
Black or African American
50,188 17
Asian
41,221 14
Hispanic or Latino
16,729 5
Two or More Races
10,455 3
Some Other Race
5,709 1
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Obesity increases the risk of diabetes, hypertension, high blood cholesterol, coronary heart disease, stroke, arthritis and many more.
There a lot of government policies and regulations and policies that help to reduce obesity among children. Some of the regulation are nutrition labeling, social marketing and education. Labeling calories on the menu in the restaurant. The Federal government plays role in promoting health by providing fresh fruits and vegetables. There are implementation of policies and regulation for food and beverages industries. High taxes on sugary drinks. Unhealthy food from vender machines in schools are prohibited.
Children whose schools serve unhealthy foods or provide vending machines with unhealthy foods tend to be heavier than children whose schools do not permit such practices. (Fox MK, Dodd AH, Wilson A, Gleason PM. 2009).
Campaign and programs in schools, churches, and in the community to create awareness and education. Intervention programs are implemented to build good relationship among parents and children.(
Population by Races
Race Population % of Total
Total Population 287,085 100
White
178,523 62
Black or African American
50,188 17
Asian
41,221 14
Hispanic or Latino
16,729 5
Two or More Races
10,455 3
Some Other Race
5,709 1
Three …show more content…
Obesity increases the risk of diabetes, hypertension, high blood cholesterol, coronary heart disease, stroke, arthritis and many more.
There a lot of government policies and regulations and policies that help to reduce obesity among children. Some of the regulation are nutrition labeling, social marketing and education. Labeling calories on the menu in the restaurant. The Federal government plays role in promoting health by providing fresh fruits and vegetables. There are implementation of policies and regulation for food and beverages industries. High taxes on sugary drinks. Unhealthy food from vender machines in schools are prohibited.
Children whose schools serve unhealthy foods or provide vending machines with unhealthy foods tend to be heavier than children whose schools do not permit such practices. (Fox MK, Dodd AH, Wilson A, Gleason PM. 2009).
Campaign and programs in schools, churches, and in the community to create awareness and education. Intervention programs are implemented to build good relationship among parents and children.(