Culture and the effect it has on obesity
1320
The purpose of this paper is to talk about why the Americans culture is so obesite.Obesity is one of the ongoing problems in America that has affected the American culture in many ways some more then others and has affected the way other countries view America when it comes to weight. Considering there are close to 50,000 fast food chains across the United States, with McDonald's being the largest restaurant chain, this information does not come as a surprise to the average American. Considering we see some form of a fast food restaurant when driving to work or anywhere else for that matter. More than two-thirds (68.8 percent) of adults are considered to be overweight or obese in America. This …show more content…
The vast majority of money spent on food advertising comes from branded foods manufacturers and fast food chains;television is the primary medium used by the campaigns. Katharine A. Coon, MS; Jeanne Goldberg, PhD, RD; Beatrice L. Rogers, PhD; and Katherine L. Tucker, PhD explains how television influences obesity in America. television is a big part of our culture and has a huge influence on what we eat. Children are their main viewers which may explain why most of the cereals we see in the stores that have high sugar intake appeal to the kids because of the cartoons on the box. Children often influence the type of food their parents buy which is why the media may cater more to …show more content…
That is why it is so important to talk about a problem that more than half Americans have. Causes of obesity can be osteoarthritis, which is a breakdown of cartilage and bone within a joint. It also contributes to strocks and other things of that nature.In the end obesity will cost more then if you ate healthery when you were able. The consequences of eating high fats and sugars are undeniably one of the top five worst things one can to do one’s body's health according to multiple articles.. Even though eating healthier is more expansive, it may be worth it when we consider rising health
1320
The purpose of this paper is to talk about why the Americans culture is so obesite.Obesity is one of the ongoing problems in America that has affected the American culture in many ways some more then others and has affected the way other countries view America when it comes to weight. Considering there are close to 50,000 fast food chains across the United States, with McDonald's being the largest restaurant chain, this information does not come as a surprise to the average American. Considering we see some form of a fast food restaurant when driving to work or anywhere else for that matter. More than two-thirds (68.8 percent) of adults are considered to be overweight or obese in America. This …show more content…
The vast majority of money spent on food advertising comes from branded foods manufacturers and fast food chains;television is the primary medium used by the campaigns. Katharine A. Coon, MS; Jeanne Goldberg, PhD, RD; Beatrice L. Rogers, PhD; and Katherine L. Tucker, PhD explains how television influences obesity in America. television is a big part of our culture and has a huge influence on what we eat. Children are their main viewers which may explain why most of the cereals we see in the stores that have high sugar intake appeal to the kids because of the cartoons on the box. Children often influence the type of food their parents buy which is why the media may cater more to …show more content…
That is why it is so important to talk about a problem that more than half Americans have. Causes of obesity can be osteoarthritis, which is a breakdown of cartilage and bone within a joint. It also contributes to strocks and other things of that nature.In the end obesity will cost more then if you ate healthery when you were able. The consequences of eating high fats and sugars are undeniably one of the top five worst things one can to do one’s body's health according to multiple articles.. Even though eating healthier is more expansive, it may be worth it when we consider rising health