Is the weight hysteria in our culture valid, or is it created by groups with special interests, such as the pharmaceutical industry, researchers with vested interests, others in the diet industry?
I believe the weight hysteria in our culture is valid. I see more and more children who are obese these days than I have in a long time. Childhood obesity is a serious problem in the United States (U.S.) affecting 17% of the children with Hispanics being the top nationality. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2016). I also believe there are more obese adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “more than one-third of U.S. adults have obesity” (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2016). The leading nationality
I believe the weight hysteria in our culture is valid. I see more and more children who are obese these days than I have in a long time. Childhood obesity is a serious problem in the United States (U.S.) affecting 17% of the children with Hispanics being the top nationality. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2016). I also believe there are more obese adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “more than one-third of U.S. adults have obesity” (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2016). The leading nationality