USA Obesity Rates Reach Epidemic Proportions
58 Million Overweight; 40 Million Obese; 3 Million morbidly Obese
Eight out of 10 over 25's Overweight
78% of American's not meeting basic activity level recommendations
25% completely Sedentary
76% increase in Type II diabetes in adults 30-40 yrs old since 1990
Source: http://www.annecollins.com/obesity/statistics-obesity.htm
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Everyone can STOP drinking soda completely, exercise more, eat more healthy stuff (like fruits, veggies, fish, whole grains, beans, nuts, tofu, etc.), eat less junk food (like chocolate, sugar, and stuff like that!), and start drinking more tea like the British and Asians.
ReplyDeleteThe problem is that fattening foods are made available EVERYWHERE. People with busy lifestyles, (work, school, etc.) are going to be more likely to stop at McDonald's or something, grab some food, and keep doing what they have to do.. People eat fast food because it's convenient, but if fast food wasn't available every 5 miles, people would have to slow down and make healthy meals...
ReplyDeleteThe problem is there are fast food restaurants everywhere, and many people work late and do not want to cook dinner when they get home. People choose to not make healthy choices, due to their busy lifestyles. What we can do about this is advertise more things about healthy food and less about fast food restaurants.
ReplyDeletethe problem is that more and more kids are geting lazor and lazor
ReplyDeleteOne of the main problems is overconsumption. People are eating too much calories for their energy needs. People need to cut down on sugary snacks and drinks.
ReplyDeleteEating healthier and minimizing the amount of sugar and fats and excersizing more will help reduce obesity
ReplyDeletethe problem is that more and more kids are geting lazory and lazory
ReplyDeleteOne of the main probs of obesity IS NOT A VIRUS PEOPLE!!! IT'S THOSE RIDICULUOUS PRICES!!! The crappier and unhealthy the food is the less you have to pay for it. The better the food is, (and better tasting in my opinion), the more you have to pay for it. What's up America?! I mean seriously, WAKE UP!!!
ReplyDeleteMake more places for exercise that is free.more activities in schools that keep people active.
ReplyDeleteEating less and exerciseing more.
ReplyDeleteRachel B.
kids and adults do not get outside enough and get exercise people are to hooked on computers and video games, more pople should join sports or just exercise on their own.
ReplyDeletepeople need to stop drinkin energy dring and exercise,ride a bike or walk around
ReplyDeleteObesity is a nation wide problem, it can be prevented and solved in the following ways. People who deal with obesity could go on a low calorie diet, excersize, and avoid high sugar foods and drinks.
ReplyDeleteI think the prob is people. I dont think pointing fingers at Mcdonalds and grocery stores is ever gona solve it. People are smart enough to know whats bad for them and whats good for them its their choice. The soulution lies within the hand of the cunsumor.
ReplyDeleteGlobally, there are more than 1 billion overweight adults, at least 300 million of them obese. Obesity and overweight pose a major risk for chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and stroke, and certain forms of cancer. The key causes are increased consumption of energy-dense foods high in saturated fats and sugars, and reduced physical activity.
ReplyDelete-~-JennaFoley
one of the problems of obesity is over eating. mainly eating sugery food.
ReplyDeletesam moore------alex "tunacan" amado
We can solve the problem by creating supportive environments through public policies that promote a variety of low-fat, high-fibre foods, and that provide opportunities for physical activity.
ReplyDelete~-~JennaFoley
1. A combination of dieting and exercise (when you stick to it) appears to work better than either one alone. Sticking to a weight reduction program is difficult and requires a lot of support from family and friends.
ReplyDelete2. The decision to keep fit requires a lifelong commitment of time and effort. Patience is essential. You should always check with your health care provider before you begin any new form of exercise.
People are fat and overweight because there to lazy to play sports, theyd rather just sit at home and play video games. Stop complaining that your fat, your the only one who can change it. Dont blame anyone but yourself if you dont like it, change it. Too many people care about what other people think, Im fat..But i dont complain about it :)
ReplyDeleteI think some people have a problem eating healthy because many people automatically think that healthy food is yucky. But if you are creative with it, anyone can find yummy food. :) lol
ReplyDeleteI like Anthonys comment because its honest. I do not agree with the idea that you have to play sports to be fit though. But overall Anthonys view is very similar to mine.
ReplyDeleteafulmine14! It's they're :) I think you're right that if you have a problem with how you look then do something about it... At the same time, dont listen to what anyone says cause if you're comfortable with yourself, that's all that matters. :)
ReplyDeleteThe problem is that it is a human instinct to be lazy, to take the easy road. Most people will go to a fast food joint rather than eat, sit down and cook a meal, or even if they do cook a meal, it's like a hamburger or hotdog or something easy to cook.
ReplyDeleteIn order to solve this, the government should show a video of what the fast food resturants are putting into their meat products, and how unsanitary the cooking area is. Thhis will open people's eyes to what they are eating.
Adults with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 25 but less than 30 are considered overweight.
ReplyDeleteAdults with a BMI greater than 30 are considered obese.
Anyone more than 100 pounds overweight or with a BMI greater than 40 is considered morbidly obese.
These are some reasons for obesity in America...
ReplyDelete1. Sleep debt. Getting too little sleep can increase body weight. Today's Americans get less shut-eye than ever.
2. Pollution. Hormones control body weight. And many of today’s pollutants affect our hormones.
3. Air conditioning. You have to burn calories if your environment is too hot or too cold for comfort. But more people than ever live and work in temperature-controlled homes and offices.
4. Decreased smoking. Smoking reduces weight. Americans smoke much less than they used to. '
these are very easy changes we can all do.
I feel as if the problem is that we eat to many fast foods. The way we can solve it is by eating our fast food less or in proportions.
ReplyDeleteThe problem is lazy people that eat a lot of fat foods, such as fast foods, they dont excercise. If they excercise and get out to do something we wont have this problem
ReplyDeleteMuch like lannyyyx33 said, it's how easily we can access fast food. If we're in a rush, we depend on fast food.
ReplyDeleteEveryone's busy lifestyles make us eat fast food, if the only choices for fast food are unhealthy cheeseburgers and french fries, we cannot eat healthy. So, if there are more healthier fast food choices, I predict a rate of obesity will go down.
ReplyDeleteColleen your insight on this topic is phenominal!!! I love your views and i totally agree babe :] YOU ARE SOMETHIN ELSE!!!
ReplyDeleteI agree with mrteddy800. I think that you can't point fingers at places like Mcdonalds. It's your own fault.
ReplyDeletethe problem is that so many people just don't care what they eat, they are to lazy to make food and they just want the food made for them, like mcdonalds and there is one every 2 ft so it wouldn't be a problem finding fast food. You can solve it by finding better food to eat which is better for you in the end
ReplyDeleteAdam, i feel like you didnt really put any thought into your response. It's clear you just copied off someone else and it would be really appreciated if you come up with somethin original please.
ReplyDeleteBTW YOU GO ANTHONY!!!!! YAY!!!!
One of the main probs of obesity IS NOT A VIRUS PEOPLE!!! IT'S THOSE RIDICULUOUS PRICES!!! The crappier and unhealthy the food is the less you have to pay for it. The better the food is, (and better tasting in my opinion), the more you have to pay for it. What's up America?! I mean seriously, WAKE UP!!!
ReplyDelete"In all regions, obesity appears to escalate as income increases." Apparently, obesity is caused by income increases.
ReplyDeleteWe can probably fix this by just controlling ourselves. Its your own fault, or your parents fault if your chubby. If you hate it, than fix it!
i agree with x3js09, MCDONALDS IS THE ONE TO BLAME.
smilesx17 said The problem is there are fast food restaurants everywhere, and many people work late and do not want to cook dinner when they get home.
ReplyDeleteI agree because i do the same thing after i have practices or school i don't want to wait to make food i just want to have it
The problem is that too many people are getting too obese. The way we can fix it is by putting out an obesity tax/law on foods.
ReplyDeleteSo many people are obeast. We can help the problem by selling more healthy food and less junk food.
ReplyDeleteFood selections need to be regulated in order to be more healthy for Americans. PEople should also try to monitor their carlorie intact and excersise at least 4 times a week.
ReplyDeletepeople are fat and lazy and gross and smelly and overweight and couch potatoes
ReplyDeleteEveryone's busy lifestyles make us eat fast food, if the only choices for fast food are unhealthy cheeseburgers and french fries, we cannot eat healthy. So, if there are more healthier fast food choices, I predict a rate of obesity will go down.
ReplyDeleteThe problem why people are so obese is that there are many fast food restaurants. Many people have busy lifestyles which give them no choice but to stop at a fast food restaurant for lunch or dinner. Media has also expanded, so many people sit infront of the television or computer all day and have a lack of physical activity.
ReplyDeleteAnthony71894 said: people are fat and lazy and gross and smelly and overweight and couch potatoes
-- nicee.
The problem is that too many people in America is overweight and this is causing alot of health problems and heart attacks.
ReplyDeleteTo prevent this people need to excersise more and stop just sitting around. More and more people are becoming couch potatoes and this is a problem. People are gaining weight by the pounds.
People also need to stop going to Mcdonalds or eating out alot. PEOPLE NEED TO STOP GAINING WEIGHT.
Cindyx52 said...
ReplyDeleteThese are some reasons for obesity in America...
1. Sleep debt. Getting too little sleep can increase body weight. Today's Americans get less shut-eye than ever.
2. Pollution. Hormones control body weight. And many of today’s pollutants affect our hormones.
3. Air conditioning. You have to burn calories if your environment is too hot or too cold for comfort. But more people than ever live and work in temperature-controlled homes and offices.
4. Decreased smoking. Smoking reduces weight. Americans smoke much less than they used to. '
these are very easy changes we can all do.
I agree because its easy to do and a habit people need to get out of.
I agree because its easy to do and a habit people need to get out of.
ReplyDeletethe problem is that fast food resteraunts are everywhere. if someone was working all day then they wouldn't want to go home and cook a bunch of food for themselves, so they just pay a few bucks for a big mac or something. Kids don't exercise enough because they have tv's and video game systems.
ReplyDeletethe only real cure for obesity is self control eating the right food and exercissing at least once every other day
ReplyDeleteCindyx52 said
ReplyDelete4. Decreased smoking. Smoking reduces weight. Americans smoke much less than they used to.
This isn't really a problem, yeah sure it reduces weight but it has a lot of other problems with it.
because they can afford it.
ReplyDeleteyo jeremy i here wat your sayin we should not be alloud to get as much food as we want only wat we need
ReplyDeletei agree with fjo128 the prices are extremly high
ReplyDeletealex amado----sam moore
I think the problem is people. Mcdonalds and grocery stores is not the problem, you are. you have a choice to eat the food or not. People are smart enough to know whats bad for them and whats good for them its their choice.
ReplyDeletePeople eat fast food because it's convenient, but if fast food wasn't available every 5 miles, people would have to slow down and make healthy meals and the problem is that more and more kids are geting lazory and lazory
ReplyDeleteone im starting to think that people are becoming addicted to food and i do agree with jeremy i mean people should only have what they need
ReplyDeletei think the problem is all the fast food resturants and video games, because kids used to go out and play every day after school but now they just stay home and play games all the time
ReplyDeleteshelbi said To prevent this people need to excersise more and stop just sitting around. More and more people are becoming couch potatoes and this is a problem. People are gaining weight by the pounds.
i agree with this
the problem is that technology is making people lazier because for fun people used to do stuff outside but now people stay inside and are couch potatoes. eat it.
ReplyDeletelock down the video games and twinkies
ReplyDeletei agree with adam NO MORE TWINKIES
ReplyDeletei agree with tyler NO MORE TWINKIES
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