Childhood Obesity In Americ Blame Fast-Food !

Childhood Obesity in America: Blame Fast-Food! Throughout the United States, the young people of America are among the portion of the increasing rate of various health effects. A diverse amount of children is affected by an assortment of health issues which are caused by a lack of physical activity and a nutritious diet. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention “Obesity now affects 1 in 6 children and adolescents in the United States” (“Childhood Overweight,” 2015). In today’s modern day and age, one trend that has become so popular in our society are fatty and sugary foods. American children grow up to exposure to these unhealthy foods that they are more likely to attain a poor diet. Therefore, children should be educated about the mental and physical effects of having a poor diet along with a lack of physical activity. In addition, children should be provided with solutions for preventing such mental and physical effects. Driving through highways in America and without a doubt you are guaranteed to find a variety of fast-food restaurants at every exit. The average population is so accustomed to consuming large quantities of fast-food daily. No doubt, fast-food meals are quick and easy to make …show more content…
There are billions of dollars specifically spent on advertising fast-food which are especially aimed at children (Roblin 641). Furthermore, fast food restaurant target children by having play places and handing out happy meals with toys because they know this will definitely attract children. According to Jamie Holguin the author of the article “Fast Food Linked to Child Obesity,” stated that “The findings suggest that fast-food consumption has increased fivefold among children since 1970, Ludwig said” (Holguin par. 3). This number will continue to climb at a rapid rate if parents continue to allow their children to have this type of