Obesity Intervention

Obesity in the United States is a common problem seen in children, teens, and adults. The issue of being overweight in individuals is growing every year and becoming worse. Obesity is not difficult to diagnose, but extremely challenging to treat and manage. According to Maggie Fox (2016), “Overall, 38 percent of U.S. adults are obese and 17 percent of teenagers are..”(Fox, 2016). Also, research by Fox (2016) supports that “The second study found 17 percent of children and teens are obese and 5.8 percent were extremely obese”(Fox, 2016). These statistics represent how high the rate of obesity is in the U.S. There needs to be an end to this epidemic that is occurring. Children, teens and adults are all at a high risk and that is a frightening …show more content…
One intervention would be the addition of calorie counts on menus at restaurants. Calorie counts are one of the most effective ways to start putting an end to obesity. Many times when an individual does not see how many calories the dish has and only sees the description of how appetizing the dish sounds, they will order it. It is stated that “calorie information will now be required on menus and menu boards in chain restaurants.….” (U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2016). This is sufficient because it will help with the end of obesity in the U.S. The people buying the food are going to be well informed and can make a healthy choice. Everyone in society will benefit from the calorie count on menus. U.S. Food and Drug Administration states “…. restaurants are also required to provide written nutrition information on their menu items…” (U.S. Food and Administration, 2016). There are many opportunities for individuals to live a healthy lifestyle. In the long run, individuals will benefit from these calorie counts because everything adds up which can result in them losing more weight in a year or month. Restaurants are utilizing this similar concept which will have a positive outcome in the