The Causes Of Obesity In America

Did you know that an estimated 1 out of every 3 Americans of considered overweight or obese? Obesity is a complicated problem that plagues many Americans today. What are the causes of obesity in America? There are a plethora of reasons ranging from dietary patterns, inactivity, medication use, to a lack of education about the issue, and food marketing and promotion. Obesity is an issue in the U.S. today caused primarily by lack of exercise, too much of the wrong food being consumed, and in increase in the use of technology.
Only about 1 in 5 (21%) adults meet the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines. One reason may be the decrease of manual labor in the workplace. The workplace of today’s 21st century is noticeably different than that of the 20th