How Obesity Affect Society

Obesity has been affecting society for centuries. The rate of gaining weight and health related diseases have increased during the past decades. Farmers are using harmful chemicals, such as pesticides, to protect their crops from insects. Scientists and food companies are coating edible items with deadly chemicals to enhance their products’ flavor. Over twenty different kinds of chemicals are sprayed into the environment and in our food, increase the rate of obesity found in adolescents. American diet changed over the years. New technology emerged during the past decades, which resulted in mass production of crops and foods for the general public. Chemicals are used to modified foods’ taste as well as protecting crops from insects. However there are negative drawbacks as well. Obesity is becoming a growing problem in not only America, but in the world as a whole. Michael Moss mentioned in his book, Salt, Sugar, and Fat, he stated, “Home economics - kids in school used to be taught how to shop, how to cook from scratch, how to be in control of their diets. Doesn 't happen anymore,” (2). Moss believed that home economics could improve this pandemic. During the 20th century, children were taught home economics as a class course. They obtained skills that were necessary for everyday life. Two …show more content…
Society can fight against the obesity epidemic if individuals would be more cautious about their food. Going on special diets and exercise can help one to lose weight. However the amount of chemicals that been added to our food and environment would prevent those effort. These deadly chemicals are in everyday products we used. If we can limit our exposure to chemicals the rate of obesity may decrease. Less chemical in our bodies would allow us to regain controls on our weight gain and metabolism. If people start now, the future generations would not have to suffer like those before