Many people don’t see food as a serious issue when it comes to their well-being and that mindset is contributing to the rising overweight as well as the obese population. America is going through a rapid change in weight demographics in which the number of overweight and obese people greatly outnumbers the normal weighted population because according to the CDC, “…34.2% of U.S. adults aged 20 years and over are overweight, 33.8% are obese, and 5.7% are extremely obese…” (1). One might assume the mindset of “At least they’re not hungry” and that’s not exactly wrong, it’s great to see so many people eating, but what they’re not understanding is negative effects it can have on the body because obesity can affect people physically, mentally, and socially.
In addition to the physical effects of obesity, it is the major cause for many of the serious illnesses that are affecting America today. Cancer is something that many people in our country would rather not have due to its health effects and treatment costs. With that being said, one of the best ways to avoid cancer is to avoid becoming obese because according to the National Cancer Institute, obesity is associated with increased risks of the following cancer types such as cancer of the Esophagus, …show more content…
Many obese people suffer from many diseases which are directly contributed by obesity such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. Being obese also contributes to a negative mental state due to characteristics such as depression, anxiety, and low-self esteem. Everyday life for most obese people can be very challenging due to the hardships they face with bullying, prejudice, and discrimination because of their weight. In conclusion obesity is a major problem because it is affecting people’s physical, mental, and social state of being which can influence that way we live our
In addition to the physical effects of obesity, it is the major cause for many of the serious illnesses that are affecting America today. Cancer is something that many people in our country would rather not have due to its health effects and treatment costs. With that being said, one of the best ways to avoid cancer is to avoid becoming obese because according to the National Cancer Institute, obesity is associated with increased risks of the following cancer types such as cancer of the Esophagus, …show more content…
Many obese people suffer from many diseases which are directly contributed by obesity such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. Being obese also contributes to a negative mental state due to characteristics such as depression, anxiety, and low-self esteem. Everyday life for most obese people can be very challenging due to the hardships they face with bullying, prejudice, and discrimination because of their weight. In conclusion obesity is a major problem because it is affecting people’s physical, mental, and social state of being which can influence that way we live our