Final Project.

    Do you ever wonder how healthy the food you are eating is? Well, you would be surprised to hear that your main diet is not the healthiest one. Obesity is rapidly increasing in the United States, and is becoming a very large problem.

    Obesity is a condition where excess fat has been accumulated to the extent where it just isn't healthy for the person. Many things can cause obesity such as; diet, inactivity, genetics, and pshychology. Also, technological advances have made citizens weight struggle. These advances are; remote controls, elevators, escalators, auto mobiles, and drive-thrus.
    Some ways that we can fix this problem are very simple, though they might be a little difficult to get used to. These solutions consist of; healthy diet, exercise, and good mental health. For a healthy diet you need to be sure to eat alot of grains, fruits, veggies, lean meats and other low fat items. Also, lots of water! There are known phsicological aspects that also contribute to obesity. Often these people eat when depressed or others are impulsive and disregard their diet and exercise plans.

    Some statistics have shown that among adolescents obesity increased significantly during a 6 year period from 1999 to 2004. Also the estimated number of anual deathes attributed to obesity among US adults is approximately 280,000. Kind of scary, don't you think?
     There are many ways that we can turn this around. Say no to all the eating out and start making dinner at home, it is healtier and is good family time. It will be difficult, but once you get into the swings of healthy food, and exercise you won't want to change back to your old ways! Be healthy!!

resources: http://www.grin.com/e-book/163559/obesity-in-america  http://jama.ama-assh.org/content/295/13/1549.short

I  also wathced this video on Youtube, it is called Super Size Me. It really shows you the effect fast food has on us as Americans.