Obesity In Japan Vs. America
Obesity in Japan vs. America Imagine you grew up in a poor family who is trying their hardest to survive, but the only food they can afford makes you obese? Poverty not only makes it harder to purchase healthier foods, but it also pushes people toward cheap and unhealthy foods. Therefore, this encourages the buying of snack foods, syrupy drinks and fast foods instead of healthy ones, like fresh fruits and vegetables. Well, this is the life of most American children as well as some adults. The majority is overweight. One way to manage this problem are healthier eating habits, and exercising and behavior therapy. Japan has one of the lowest rates of obesity in the world, and the United States of America are one of the highest. Food prices