Body Image Good Or Bad

Body Image has always been a the biggest part of social media, you see pictures of the ideal or perfect body everywhere. In America "more than one-third of adults and 17% of youth in the United States are obese,"(Ogden et al.). These numbers are at an all time high and need to be fixed but the government cannot force it on the citizens. Human nature is to be stubborn, sensitive, and self conscious if someone is telling us that what we are doing is wrong or that we look bad it will hurt us and make the situation even worse. The human body is both fragile and personal it should not be controlled or messed with, especially not by the government or social media. When you were a little kid your mom would get your plate ready for you stacking it high with fruits, vegetables and meat trying to keep you strong and healthy, Later on, she would start to teach you which food choices are smarter than others so that you could make your own healthy choices in life. For instance, she would give you an apple instead of the cupcake you were asking for, then for dinner she would put a big spoonful of broccoli on your plate instead of french fries. After years mom 's tricky swaps you begin to prepare these healthier decisions by yourself without even realizing how much that little swap helps your body. …show more content…
1). Over the last few years the government has put more and more effort into American obesity but results have proven it futile. Human Nature is to do your own thing and not let anyone tell you any differently because you are special and uniquely you. Besides, it is your life therefor, your decision, love yourself unconditionally be you and be