In the US, “the top four sources of calories in the average American child's diet are grain based desserts, pizza, soda and sports drinks, and bread… More than 90 percent don't eat enough vegetables” (Siegel 1). This trend in indulgence sets the stage for a massive increase in obesity rates. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the rates for children and teens have increased by more than two and four fold, respectively, in the past 30 years ("Childhood Obesity Facts” 1). Obesity causes a lot of health problems, which explains why “a growing number of children develop diseases once seen only in middle-aged people, such as high blood pressure, liver disease and type 2 diabetes” (Szabo 1). A straightforward solution to avoiding obesity was to follow a diet that contains minimal sugary and fatty foods, preferably with considerable amounts of vegetables and fruits, containing vitamins and minerals. However, this type of diet can be hard to integrate into today’s fast, and instantaneous lifestyle and culture. Not to mention the prices of vegetables and fruits around the world have nearly doubled in price on average, while fast food options have fallen to four fifths of the original prices since 1990 (Webber 1).
