Fast Food Is Fat Essay

Are the people or the fast food chains at fault for America’s obesity? Throughout the years there has been an impacting increase in obesity. Many blame the fast food chains for society’s obesity issue. In reality we have to open our eyes and see who is to blame for this obesity problem. I strongly believe that as individuals we need to take own responsibility, and see that the poor choices we make in our eating habits is the reason for the high increase in obesity. There are several reasons why I believe that we the people are at fault for the outrageous obesity increase in America that is due to poor eating habits, lack of daily exercise, and most important self-responsibility. First of all, having poor eating habits is one of the biggest issues that lead to obesity. We are what we eat, and if all we eat is fast food we are unhealthy people. We do not see that all of the junk we eat is what we consist of. If we choose to eat unhealthy we will be unhealthy and can have many health issues like diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. David K. Li states, “I do love cakes and sweet things, …show more content…
In the video the “Hidden Influence of Social Network,” by Nicholas Christakis he states that if we have friends that are fat most likely we will be fat and if our friends, friends are fat that there is a higher chance we will definitely be fat. I think it’s just another way to blame someone else instead of ourselves. Inga Kiderra mentions, “People come to think that it is okay to be bigger since those around them are bigger, and this sensibility spreads” (Pg. 7). This is just another inexcusable lie I do not think it is normal to be obese because I see others around me who are obese. We are responsible for our own actions and it is up to us to have a balance diet to not be obese. Just because our friends are fat does not mean we will become fat, which is a judgmental statement that is