There is an epidemic going around since the ‘50s that has taken this country by storm. It is responsible for attributing to 300,000 deaths in 2009. Since 1985, it has doubled in adults, and tripled in adolescents. What is this epidemic? In 2001 the surgeon general announced that obesity has become a nationwide health problem. Approximately one-third of Americans, about 72 million, are considered to be obese (CDC). So, American’s know that obesity can lead to death and other health problems, but they continue to eat and not exercise; therefore, Americans are killing themselves through obesity. Even after being told by medical professionals that they are overweight and need to lose weight, for many, there are too many pounds to lose so
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It is no secret that technology has made many tasks easier and less strenuous. Now, instead of going outside and actually playing soccer or basketball, people can just sit back turn on their favorite gaming system and play those sports like the professionals. They can do this without actually running around and sweating. Physical activity is just as important to healthy living as a healthy diet. People claim that they do not have the time to exercise or go to the gym. People assume that going to the gym means dedicating two hours a day seven days a week. Or, they assume that workout out means endless strides on the treadmill or boring and mundane free weight routines. However, fitness can be something enjoyable like bike riding, a brisk walk, or one’s favorite sport. The recommended amount of physical activity is at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity 2-3 times per week (CDC). So, these people are saying that they do not have and hour to and hour and a half to save their lives. That is what physical activity is doing after all. By engaging in physical activity, in conjunction with a healthy diet, one reduces their risk of early death and serious health problems. Therefore, they are saving their own life by reducing the risk of death from …show more content…
They believe that the subcutaneous fat that is easily seen in the obese individuals is the only kind of unhealthy fat. However, in a video about weight loss entitled, “10 Things You Need to Know About Losing Weight,” a body scan of a man of healthy size and weight revealed large amounts of visceral fat. Visceral fat is the hard fat that surrounds the organs that can lead to cancer of those organs. So, even the thin need to watch what they eat. This is why everyone needs to try and live a lifestyle that promotes life, not
It is no secret that technology has made many tasks easier and less strenuous. Now, instead of going outside and actually playing soccer or basketball, people can just sit back turn on their favorite gaming system and play those sports like the professionals. They can do this without actually running around and sweating. Physical activity is just as important to healthy living as a healthy diet. People claim that they do not have the time to exercise or go to the gym. People assume that going to the gym means dedicating two hours a day seven days a week. Or, they assume that workout out means endless strides on the treadmill or boring and mundane free weight routines. However, fitness can be something enjoyable like bike riding, a brisk walk, or one’s favorite sport. The recommended amount of physical activity is at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity 2-3 times per week (CDC). So, these people are saying that they do not have and hour to and hour and a half to save their lives. That is what physical activity is doing after all. By engaging in physical activity, in conjunction with a healthy diet, one reduces their risk of early death and serious health problems. Therefore, they are saving their own life by reducing the risk of death from …show more content…
They believe that the subcutaneous fat that is easily seen in the obese individuals is the only kind of unhealthy fat. However, in a video about weight loss entitled, “10 Things You Need to Know About Losing Weight,” a body scan of a man of healthy size and weight revealed large amounts of visceral fat. Visceral fat is the hard fat that surrounds the organs that can lead to cancer of those organs. So, even the thin need to watch what they eat. This is why everyone needs to try and live a lifestyle that promotes life, not