Essay On Obesity In America
Obesity is a big problem in America and because we desire fast food, animals suffer to meet the demands of people and how much they eat. People are eating so much and food industries keep producing more food that is unhealthy for humans. Food industries are the reason why animals are sick and why people are getting sick. America is a nation that can change, but simply does not care enough to change.
Technological advancements made it possible to find ways to produce food in mass quantities. The world has developed a lot, and people are always working. Food is made to please people and what they feel like eating and because of it many people are obese. As the article “Obesity in America” states that people are, “Living a life on the go, eating …show more content…
Murray states that “It’s a “toxic food environment”-- the strips of fast-food restaurants along America’s roadways, the barrage of burger advertising on television and the rows of candies at the checkout counter of any given convenience store.” (Fast-Food culture serves up super-size Americans). There is a lot of fast food restaurants in America and not enough places that sell fresh healthy foods. “As further evidence that environment is to blame, Brownell noted that obesity has risen notably in other countries, including China, and that migrants to western countries have much higher obesity rates than their relatives back home.” (Fast-food culture serves up super-size Americans). America is the source of obesity and the amount of food that is produced and consumed is the reason for it. “Genetics and the environment may increase the risk of personal weight gain. However, the choices a person makes in eating and physical activity also contributes to overweight and obesity.” (Causes and Consequences of Obesity article). The environment is the cause of obesity because if you live next to a fast food restaurant or several of them you are going to want to eat there. America is also the reason why obesity is becoming more common in other
Technological advancements made it possible to find ways to produce food in mass quantities. The world has developed a lot, and people are always working. Food is made to please people and what they feel like eating and because of it many people are obese. As the article “Obesity in America” states that people are, “Living a life on the go, eating …show more content…
Murray states that “It’s a “toxic food environment”-- the strips of fast-food restaurants along America’s roadways, the barrage of burger advertising on television and the rows of candies at the checkout counter of any given convenience store.” (Fast-Food culture serves up super-size Americans). There is a lot of fast food restaurants in America and not enough places that sell fresh healthy foods. “As further evidence that environment is to blame, Brownell noted that obesity has risen notably in other countries, including China, and that migrants to western countries have much higher obesity rates than their relatives back home.” (Fast-food culture serves up super-size Americans). America is the source of obesity and the amount of food that is produced and consumed is the reason for it. “Genetics and the environment may increase the risk of personal weight gain. However, the choices a person makes in eating and physical activity also contributes to overweight and obesity.” (Causes and Consequences of Obesity article). The environment is the cause of obesity because if you live next to a fast food restaurant or several of them you are going to want to eat there. America is also the reason why obesity is becoming more common in other