We now live in a very health conscious society. There are various amounts of healthy food options today like salad bars that are opening up everywhere and fast food restaurants now serving healthy options. Many people assume that fast food restaurants are to blame for today high rate of obesity; but that is a matter of opinion. Today, fast foods chains are providing healthier choices such as reduced fat meals, salads and grilled option. Health education is promoted everywhere in America. Yet, America has one of the highest obesity rates in the world and is considered a growing threat. Two-thirds approximately (68.8 percent) of adults in America are considered to be overweight or obese. One in three American kids and teens are overweight or
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Study shows that watching 2 hours of TV a day has been linked to overweight and obesity. Many Americans would rather drive then walk around for errands. Technology has become convenient and reduced physical demands of going out, deliveries, also the lack of physical education in schools. Individuals that are inactive are more likely to gain weight since they are not burning the calories from their food and drink. Fast food is also linked to obesity for their relatively cheap …show more content…
Numerous experimental studies explained that people with excess weight, compared to normal healthy weight are often characterized as being “not smart”, “lonely”, “no self-control” and “lazy”. All though, these perceptions aren’t often true; they still leave a marked effect. That overweight and obese people should have self-control or should exercise and join a gym. Society places huge weight on individuals to look great, stay thin, and fit into a specific size. This can stigmatize individuals who don 't fit such portrayals. Obesity leads to the feeling of shame, rejection, low-self esteem and depression in obese adults and children. They’re a big percentage of overweight kids, mainly girl diagnosed to be clinically depressed in result to their body image. Loneliness is another psychological obesity effect. Research discovered a person with higher BMI is more likely to struggle with loneliness. The emotional affect of obesity impacts the physical health but also can reduce an individual life span. Many people in society objectify surgery as a method to reduce morbid obesity. As getting surgery and procedure done is considered an “easy way out” for a life long
Study shows that watching 2 hours of TV a day has been linked to overweight and obesity. Many Americans would rather drive then walk around for errands. Technology has become convenient and reduced physical demands of going out, deliveries, also the lack of physical education in schools. Individuals that are inactive are more likely to gain weight since they are not burning the calories from their food and drink. Fast food is also linked to obesity for their relatively cheap …show more content…
Numerous experimental studies explained that people with excess weight, compared to normal healthy weight are often characterized as being “not smart”, “lonely”, “no self-control” and “lazy”. All though, these perceptions aren’t often true; they still leave a marked effect. That overweight and obese people should have self-control or should exercise and join a gym. Society places huge weight on individuals to look great, stay thin, and fit into a specific size. This can stigmatize individuals who don 't fit such portrayals. Obesity leads to the feeling of shame, rejection, low-self esteem and depression in obese adults and children. They’re a big percentage of overweight kids, mainly girl diagnosed to be clinically depressed in result to their body image. Loneliness is another psychological obesity effect. Research discovered a person with higher BMI is more likely to struggle with loneliness. The emotional affect of obesity impacts the physical health but also can reduce an individual life span. Many people in society objectify surgery as a method to reduce morbid obesity. As getting surgery and procedure done is considered an “easy way out” for a life long