Jane E. Brody explains in his article, Attacking the Obesity Epidemic by First Figuring Out Its Causes, he had to walk for long distances to get what he needed and there are no vending machines on hisway (40). This is clearly true in America and in other parts of the world during the 1950’s, but now America has certainly changed. Joggers and people walking with dogs are rarely seen in these days and fast food restaurants are in every corner. One of the reasons that Americans do not walk is due to the increase in availability in automobiles. Automobiles are so convenient because people reach their destination faster without getting exhausted and can stop at multiple corner stores and or vending machines. In addition, when people go shopping, the driver looks for the closest parking to avoid walking. If person could take their vehicles in the store he or she would. Vehicles are a good source of transportation and are necessary to go to and from your job, however people can choose to walk to local stores or simply take a walk in their neighborhood on weekends. Besides automobiles, electronics such as mobile devices, television, computers and video games has also influenced how Americans live their lives. Brody makes a good point when he explains that, “...watching TV was mostly a weekend family affair, not a nightly ritual with constant noshing” (40). In today’s world, people feel like as if it is impossible to live without these electronic devices so people have them attached to their bodies throughout the whole day. It promotes unhealthy eating habits and less physical activity. For instance, people can spend hours watching movies instead of doing chores and have a treat, like popcorn or chips and soda at the
Jane E. Brody explains in his article, Attacking the Obesity Epidemic by First Figuring Out Its Causes, he had to walk for long distances to get what he needed and there are no vending machines on hisway (40). This is clearly true in America and in other parts of the world during the 1950’s, but now America has certainly changed. Joggers and people walking with dogs are rarely seen in these days and fast food restaurants are in every corner. One of the reasons that Americans do not walk is due to the increase in availability in automobiles. Automobiles are so convenient because people reach their destination faster without getting exhausted and can stop at multiple corner stores and or vending machines. In addition, when people go shopping, the driver looks for the closest parking to avoid walking. If person could take their vehicles in the store he or she would. Vehicles are a good source of transportation and are necessary to go to and from your job, however people can choose to walk to local stores or simply take a walk in their neighborhood on weekends. Besides automobiles, electronics such as mobile devices, television, computers and video games has also influenced how Americans live their lives. Brody makes a good point when he explains that, “...watching TV was mostly a weekend family affair, not a nightly ritual with constant noshing” (40). In today’s world, people feel like as if it is impossible to live without these electronic devices so people have them attached to their bodies throughout the whole day. It promotes unhealthy eating habits and less physical activity. For instance, people can spend hours watching movies instead of doing chores and have a treat, like popcorn or chips and soda at the