Obesity Epidemic Obesity is an epidemic in the U.S and it is taking over our population. One in three adults becomes obese and obesity can cause heart disease, cancer and diabetes. However, this epidemic does not only target adults but children as well. Obesity begins with children and can be found in children as young as newborns. According to Alison Motluk, “The problem starts young. One-Third of U.S secondary-school students fail to get enough physical activity and over a tenth get none at all
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Parents should teach their kids to be responsible, and educated them continuously throughout their life about their health. Some may argue over whose fault is it when it comes to fast food, it certainly is not the fault of the producer but some people oppose that. Logically, you can not blame someone for making you obese if you had the choice to buy the food from them in the first place. It is the choices that are made that settle
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A big question that really was brought up for me was the tendencies that people are holding fast food companies responsible for their obesity problems. I think that is just absolutely ridiculous. They chose to eat there, and I’m sure they know the risks of eating this food. It’s pretty much common knowledge that fast food is VERY unhealthy. The people who sued McDonalds probably were not exercising at all or eating anything healthy at home. If they were really worried about their health, they
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Britain got so fat’’ is an edited extract from Sarah Boseley’s book ‘’The shape we’re In’’ published in 2014. The article mainly discusses the issue of obesity in England. Sarah Boseley focuses on the effects of obesity ‘’This is about a very real threat to our health. Obesity is a life shortening condition’’ and whether or not the issue with obesity is caused by the manufactures, the government or people themselves. Everyone is concerned with his or her health. ‘’Am I going to die because of
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food addiction you may be overweight but it is not your fault. If you eat Processed food from McDonald’s or any other stores with processed food your body can get more effected than usual. Some symptoms about food addiction can cause cancer. Furthermore, increasing evidence is showing that obesity is really the result of the true disease, including eating disorders and food addictions. Obesity was not always a problem. Over the past decades obesity has become more of a worry to the common man than it
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Children with Obesity Written By Michelle Milewski 8/2/2015 Professor pike Liberty University English 101 D-01 APA Abstract Childhood Obesity has reached epidemic levels in developed countries. Children in the United States form ages 6-11 years old “Who were obese increased from 7 percent in 1980 and nearly 18 percent in 2012” (CDC - Obesity - Facts - Adolescent and School Health, 2015). Overweight and obesity in childhood are known to have significant impact on both physical and
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In today’s busy society we are so accustomed to our fast paced lifestyle that we are forced, in a way, to consume an easily, available, and convenient meal. With this being said, it comes as no surprise that fast food restaurants try to attract as many people as possible in every street corner. Fast food has never been seen as a healthy way of eating, but with all of the propaganda and slogans found in today's society, which parent could refuse a kid a happy meal? The fast food industry does not
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There is no doubt that obesity has plagued America, affecting children and adults alike. One of the many culprits of obesity within children is the sources of excess junk food being provided within schools. For years, people have fought to eradicate vending machines, as well as sugar and fat filled foods all together. Although schools selling junk food to children is believed to be the main contributor to childhood obesity, there is a plethora of research and evidence found that say otherwise. Junk
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better public knowledge about the issues facing children who are struggling with obesity, with a primary focus on parental involvement. Parents need to understand the seriousness of allowing their children to consume whatever they want, and how much they want: We are seeing hypertension, heart disease, some cancers, breathing difficulties, and type II diabetes in more children today than ever before. Opposing arguments claim that it is not the fault of the parents; however, infants don’t have control
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Who is to blame for the more than 40 million obese people that currently reside in the United States? Who is to blame for all the fast food restaurants that nearly everybody criticizes, yet makes millions and millions of dollars every year? Why is America considered one of the laziest countries in the world? It is not fair to point a finger at the soda and candy industries, the fast food restaurants, or the grocery stores because they are not the ones at fault. The United States is a free country
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