Over one half of the people living in America are considered to be overweight or obese. I believe that America as a society is becoming lazy, especially with all of the new technology and fast food restaurants, leaving people desiring instant gratification.
There are many simple solutions to the obesity problem, but most people are not willing to do anything about it. The main solutions would be to develop a healthier eating habit and get exercise on a daily bases. First, a healthier diet would be as simple as eating a homemade meal instead of going through the drive through or buying a pre-cooked meal. Not only will it help with health, it can also save a person money.
One other way to fight weight gain is to get the recommended amount of exercise, which is thirty minutes a day on average. This is a very simple task to accomplish. Instead of watching an episode of television, you could take a short walk or play with your dog outside. Also, a person could take some time to play their favorite sport instead of playing it on the x box or wii.
I agree with all the ideas on getting the obesity rates down but unfortunately i think we have to put alot of blame on the parents because they do the shopping and meal preparation and planning the child's day with or without active play. Also if you pay attention to most obese kids their parents tend to be overweight also so there is a definite trend and we mold who our children become and if were sitting on the couch eating chips then guess what they grow up learning and passing it on to their children.
ReplyDelete