Obesity is a growing epidemic in the American people, but what is the root of this seemingly unavoidable problem? According to David Zinczenko, it is the failings of the American society, but in the opinion of Radley Balko, it’s the facilitation of the government's support and the failure to take self-responsibility from the people themselves. They both have an opinion as to what the cause of obesity in America, but Zinczenko has the better argument. Through the use of real-life examples, refutation
change for the better, but this not so for many people. Obesity has become a lingering issue not just in the United States, but the world. She was just one of many Americans who, before her weight loss, was obese and unhealthy. This problem has reached such an overwhelming apex. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), in 2013-14, more than two in three adults were considered to be overweight or have obesity. This vicious cycle does not stop at adults. It also extends
is easy. What if making these “easy” choices are actually harming us in the long run? According to the CDC, “more than one-third (36.5%) of U.S. adults” and 17% of children and adolescents have obesity (CDC, 2017). Those are alarming and eye-opening statistics. We as Americans need to realize that obesity is a problem and in order for this issue to change, we need more education about healthy habits. A few years ago, I came to the realization that I was not happy with the way I felt physically and
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. A person who is obese is prone to many different serious
Ever crave a healthy meal instead of fries and a milkshake? Unfortunately because of this America is now facing an obesity epidemic and health disease crisis. People have turned from healthy eating habits to resorting to unhealthy processed food. From the early 70’s people's lives have changed which affects the way they eat. Over the years many families have developed bad eating habits and less physical activity. Since the 80’s everything has changed with larger portion sizes and even supersized
I think the reason we have a big obesity problem is because too many people are eating unhealthy food, not exercising, and not being active. All they do is sit inside, eat junk and watch TV and movies all day. People are also eating at non healthy fast food places instead of eating good healthy meals. News-medical.net said Studies have shown that over the past four decades, consumption of food eaten away from home has also risen alarmingly. It is well known that eating out may lead to excess calorie
Children obesity is a condition in which a child is significantly overweight for their age and height. Children obesity in the United States has grown rapidly in the past few years. It has been at its highest, and today, the United States is known to have the most cases of obesity in a child’s life. These cases are largely due to the poor nutrition and poor physical activity in children. Many children are eating meals from fast food restaurant because of the preoccupied schedule of their parents
lack of exercise is the problem of the obesity epidemic. 18-25 year olds (Millennials) are the leading group of people to attack this problem because they can fix it for several generations at once. Solving this problem with this generation will not only benefit millennials but others from here on out because these are the future parents, educators, and leaders who will transfer a new healthstyle to new generations in America. In order to solve obesity and obesity diseases, 18-25 year olds need to make
How hungry have Americans become? Obesity has become such a common problem for all Americans ranging from the youngest to the oldest person. Ever since the 70’s obesity has been on a steep increase and it has not stopped. The problem with obesity is that it does not only add on more pounds, it also leads to more serious diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Because of this it is crucial that the 18-26 year olds fix this widespread disease for the simple fact that they will save the fate
Obesity is an epidemic in the United States that comes with many health problems. The Center for Disease and Control stated that in adults in the U.S. alone, more than 36.5% of adults are obese (“Adult Obesity Facts”). Although fast food chains are everywhere, it is not the food industry’s fault that people are deciding to eat junk food. People will claim that fast food chains encourage one to consume unhealthy foods, it all comes down in the moment that it is the individual’s choice to consume