Argumentative Essays About Obesity

Throughout the United States of America obesity is an ongoing problem for people among different socioeconomic statuses. The government, pharmaceutical, agricultural and food production companies are the leading cause of obesity, resulting in many health issues among Americans. The government wants people to be unhealthy to increase their income from the healthcare industry and Americans are falsely educated on the topic of their health and diet.

Obesity is the cause of almost 300,000 thousand deaths annually in the United States. It is one of the most preventable and treatable diseases today. There is a variety of reason why obesity is increasing. Many Americans aren’t very physically active now days and with the thousands of television shows and movies out now most people would rather sit on their couch and watch TV then go out and do something physical. Also the surrounding environment plays a big role on why obesity is on the rise in America. Such as the lack of sidewalks, safe places for recreation, and the overly portioned cheap fast food restaurants on almost every corner.

Obesity in the United States has been increasingly cited as a major health issue in recent decades. In 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 35.7% of American adults as obese and 17% of American children. Obesity is obviously a big problem in America. One of the major causes of Obesity in America is the high consumption of junk food. In order to combat America 's obesity problem, junk food must be made less appealing to the public. Lack of exercise and genetics also result in the build of fat on an individual. The high consumption of junk food is one of the major causes of the high obesity rates America faces. The increased availability and relatively low costs of this junk food make it appealing to the masses. One may ask, is Obesity really a disease? If so, what can be done to solve the problem? I will explain the arguments for, against, and under certain circumstance(s) and conclude with my preferred position on rather Obesity is a disease.

Childhood obesity has now reached an epidemic in several parts of the United States. As a result, children now have a higher risk to have numerous chronic and acute medical problems. Several of the long-lasting medical problems a child might face as a result of obesity could eventually result in death. In addition to chronic medical problems, childhood obesity has severe psychosocial effects on an individual such as low self-esteem and depression. Childhood obesity is a serious problem that is caused by a numerous amount of factors that can eventually lead to severe health complications.

Two-thirds of adults and nearly one-third of children struggle with overweight and obesity. For every five American deaths, one is associated with obesity. America causes obesity because Americans are always exposed to oversized food portions everywhere, healthy foods may be more costly than fast food restaurants, and the environment may not provide a healthy lifestyle in the area the person may live in.

Childhood obesity is an epidemic across the United States of America as well as it is in California. Obesity can lead to multiple types of diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and many other factors that can affect the body and the mind. Our environment that we live in that provides technology, the cultural living styles have also changed from a couple decades ago, and the lifestyle that we have evolved over time. The quality of food continues to change and we have new technology like yelp to look at new kinds of restaurants with new dishes. New fast food chains and desserts are booming every day. A different type of dessert hype continues to develop in our society today because it’s the trend. Our children learn from our hype and from our technology. Childhood obesity continues to affect children in many different angles throughout society.

Obesity is a nationwide problem with the United States leading in the epidemic. Obesity being called a disease has many views as it it considered rude or bullying but could also possibly make people want to change to not be put under that label. For an obese individual, classifying obesity as a disease forces you to view yourself differently.(Wendy Scinta 6) Also food that is labeled as unhealthy is not a problem with the nation, it’s the people choices. Yes, food has easy access which could also be healthy if people took the time to prepare earlier with a healthier choice. The government isn’t forcing people to become unhealthy or obese it all comes down to choices. High levels of cortisol also cause high blood pressure, high cholesterol,

Childhood obesity is a hotly debated topic, with some parents’ rights have been called into question about child-rearing with 400-pound pre-teens. The situation is so serious that Michelle Obama has been the leader for many school lunch menus. Some parents have become so defensive and sensitive to the accusations they blame the fast-food restaurants for their child's obesity. Obesity is not the fault of fast food restaurants. Firstly restaurants or their employees don’t force you to eat their foods, secondly people can pick and choose if they want to eat healthy or unhealthy foods and whether or not to eat out or wait to get home and eat a home cooked meal, and lastly fast food employers and employees are just doing their jobs and it’s not their job to keep you healthy or skinny it's their job to feed you.

America, the pride of its inhabitants, the glory from centuries of sacrifices from soldiers who exhibited patriotism, the center of reforms and movements - and the home of overweight, greedy scavengers. Yes, that’s right, America, the social glory of the obese. With so many social trends, such as fashion and social media, follow strokes and heart attacks from the overwhelmed body. It’s quite sad really, to view the body be attacked not from a virus or a fatal injury but due to itself. The body, no longer properly functioning correctly under its own weight, remains not as just the individual’s weight concern but a national embarrassment. The issue is getting larger, literally.

Obesity is one of the most sounded health problems in the USA. The CDC estimates that 12.7 million children ages 2-19 are obese; and about 76.8 million adults are as well. It is known that obesity is normally associated to predispositions to other conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, stroke, and some cancers. Obesity is a problem found in both young, and older groups. But, how early does the negative aspects of obesity start taking a toll in our health?

Obesity has been a serious problem in the United States. A lot of people think just because someone is overweight they are considered obese. This is not true, people can be overweight due to extra muscle, bones, or water. Obesity is when a person has too much fat for their poor body to carry. Unfortunately, one in every 3 adults in the America is considered to be obese. We all know obesity occurs when you start to intake too many calories for your body. Dr. Keith Alblow stated that, “The American Medical Association (AMA) has decided to classify obesity as a disease. This decision is another example of inventing illnesses - a favorite pastime of the American Psychiatric Association

    Two thirds of American adults are obese or overweight. Obesity is a silent killer that is taking over the United States slowly but surely. People do not typically realize how serious obesity is and it gets joked about, humiliating those who are affected. Obesity is not a joke, it is a disease that is killing everyone’s family, friends and neighbors. Obesity alone is detrimental to the health of an individual, it causes many adverse effects to the body that are often difficult to repair or cure.

In the video, “The weight of the nation” It illustrates how obesity is taking over the world. It describes the consequences that arise throughout society with such a large amount of obese citizens. Obesity is defined as being grossly fat or overweight, with a body mass index of 30 and above. Due to one being obese it can cause many different negative factors in their everyday living style, their financial status, and societies overall wellness.

The topic of obesity and the impact it has on a person’s life is a daily discussion in my career. I currently work as a nurse coordinator for a bariatric surgery program. Obesity is caused by many different reasons including genetics, environment, behaviors, physiological issues, psychological problems, and the person’s metabolism. Many times judgements are made regarding the severely obese individual that if they stopped eating so much they would lose weight. Granted, that is the cause for some people, but many people eat very little and can’t maintain any significant weight loss. The classification of obesity as a disease is accurate since once a person’s BMI reaches a certain point it is almost impossible for the individual to lose a significant amount of weight. I meet people every day that have tried every diet, exercise or pharmaceutical drug option and continue to be unable to find any success. In fact, many patients regain weight when weight loss drugs are stopped (Burchum, Rosenthal, 2016, p. 998). There are many reasons why weight loss surgery is the best option for the severely or moderately obese patient.

Millions of people across the world are familiar with the concept of obesity, possibly from a personal connection or knowing someone that has been affected by it. I chose this subject because I have family members that have been directly affected by obesity, and I wanted to learn more about it and widen my perspective. Particular to the U.S., the country has had a reputation of being one of the most obese countries in the world along with Mexico and New Zealand. Obesity has the ability to affect people’s dimensions of wellness including physical and mental. Factors that can lead to obesity take on various form; some are physical such as the food itself or common social mediums such as advertisements or the media. Given, America is a melting pot of race and culture, who is to blame for the accusation? Is it a certain group or type of people? Who is the authority of what country is considered obese? And for those that claim America is obese, are they wrong or right?