Obesity in America is threatening the survival of our country. The rapid increase of people becoming obese and incapable of work drains societal resources. Every year, the lost productivity caused by obesity costs America seventy billion dollars. In addition, the health of the nation impacts individuals. Every increase in percentage points equals another human life put at risk for deadly diseases. Out of the top ten leading causes for death in America, five of them include obesity as significant risk factors. The Weight of the Nation documentary raised a valid point, if another country created death and disease at the comparable rate food corporations in America do, America would go to war. In the history of Homo sapiens, excess calories
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According to the documentary, those assumptions are not the cause of obesity; they are rather the effects of obesity. My assumption of unhealthy choices creating obesity was simplistic in nature. There are a plethora of factors that influence the decisions. For example, location, availability of fresh produce, culture, economic factors, education, plus multiple other uncontrollable factors contribute to the choices made. Over ninety percent of residents in low income, urban areas mainly shop at the local bodega. The majority of foods present in the bodega are processed, unhealthy options. If the convenience store sells certain produce, the price is at an increased rate. Making better food decisions is obstructed by uncontrollable …show more content…
The decrease in physically active jobs, walking or biking to work, in addition to the increase in total work time all account for the reduced movement of the citizens. One way to combat this issue is to increase wellness programs in the workplace. Allowing for employees to exercise during company time has the ability to change the nation. Idleness leads to many health issues related to excess weight. Furthermore, workplace wellness programs also aid the business. The addition of the wellness program at Nabholz construction saved the company over 600,000 dollars in one year. Businesses’ have the ability to promote wellness with their employees to create a better
According to the documentary, those assumptions are not the cause of obesity; they are rather the effects of obesity. My assumption of unhealthy choices creating obesity was simplistic in nature. There are a plethora of factors that influence the decisions. For example, location, availability of fresh produce, culture, economic factors, education, plus multiple other uncontrollable factors contribute to the choices made. Over ninety percent of residents in low income, urban areas mainly shop at the local bodega. The majority of foods present in the bodega are processed, unhealthy options. If the convenience store sells certain produce, the price is at an increased rate. Making better food decisions is obstructed by uncontrollable …show more content…
The decrease in physically active jobs, walking or biking to work, in addition to the increase in total work time all account for the reduced movement of the citizens. One way to combat this issue is to increase wellness programs in the workplace. Allowing for employees to exercise during company time has the ability to change the nation. Idleness leads to many health issues related to excess weight. Furthermore, workplace wellness programs also aid the business. The addition of the wellness program at Nabholz construction saved the company over 600,000 dollars in one year. Businesses’ have the ability to promote wellness with their employees to create a better