Cause and Effects Infographics
- Is the infographic focusing on causes, effects, or both? How does this focus relate to the infographic’s purpose (to answer this question, you must also state the use of the infographic)?
The purpose of cause and effect infographics is to examine the reasons why something happened or might happen by organizing causes and effects into simplified categories. A cause and effect infographic is also used to show a relationship between the causes and consequences of something. After conducting a google image search in cause and effect infographics, an example of the object and effects of childhood obesity was selected. The infographic selected focused on both the causes and consequences of childhood obesity. The infographic selected outlines the causes and effects of childhood obesity in a simplified manner that is quick to understand and in a short time. The infographic shows the relationship that exists between the causes and effects of childhood obesity and outlines the current situation of the issue of study to bring out the relationship among the contributing factors.
- How is the infographic organized? Write a brief summary of its introduction, body, and conclusion.
The infographic is organized to portray an introduction, causes, effects, statistics, and different institutions that are used in addressing the issue of childhood obesity. The introduction to the infographic describes the situation of childhood obesity by describing the concern of American parents on the subject of childhood obesity. The body of the infographic includes causes of childhood obesity that consists of the total daily consumption, portion sizes in both boys and girls. The infographic also provides for the number of calories that boys and girls consume and the difference in use between 1971 and 2000. Salty snacks, cheeseburgers, and soft drinks are also included in the causes of childhood obesity. The body also contains statistics on the actual situation of childhood obesity, including the average number of obese children, their weight, the weight loss journey over the years, and the medical expenses involved. The effects of childhood obesity include deaths and annual diabetes hospital-associated costs. The conclusion consists of different groups of people who can be involved in helping address the issue of childhood obesity. These include parents, caregivers, schools, media, and food companies. These institutions have the capability of changing the current standing on the issue of obesity in children by =eaching playing their part in reducing the intake of calories and fats in children.
- what specific examples and evidence =does the infographic provide in its discussion of causes and effects.
The different examples and evidence provided on cause and effect include soft drinks, cheeseburgers, and salty snacks, which contribute to a substantial amount of calories into the body resulting in obesity. Examples of effects of childhood obesity included in the infographic include the 112,000 estimated deaths every year as a result of obesity in children. Another impact of obesity in children consists of the skyrocketing obesity-associated hospital costs from 35 million dollars in 1970s to over 120 million dollars in the 2000s. The infographic provides examples and evidence enough to show a relationship between the causes and effects of childhood obesity. It presents the existing situation regarding the issue of obesity in children in the United States.