What Are The Consequences Of The War On Obesity?

It also forced the country to realize that the people who are fighting for the country, against the forces of terror, primarily consisted of these very minorities at high risk for obesity. The safety of the country, and therefore the safety of everyone in the country, depended entirely on these individuals at high risk. Grudgingly, the people and the government admitted that the nation was dependent on these people to fight for and die for their safety, and they should be the immediate priority for the health campaigns. Regarding the impact these campaigns had on the targeted minorities, there were a number of consequences. One of these consequences was the rise of many stereotypes regarding these minorities. These unintended stereotypes shaped …show more content…
The effort to combat obesity began with preventative measures that were presented as simple, but required considerable dedication, limiting the impact that these measures could have on people. The war on obesity was also linked to the war on terror, providing a defined enemy and a clear goal; things that were lacking in the war on terror. By doing this, it provided support for both wars, and provided an avenue for the population to show their dedication to the causes. Minorities were the targeted groups of the war on obesity, not only because they had the highest rates of obesity, but also because they were essential to the security of the nation. In addition, the war on obesity was a way to obscure the problems in the administration and the system, by shifting blame to the individual. It also began the acceptance of heightened body scrutiny by other people, as well as dietary recommendations imposed by the government. The war on obesity left its mark on the people, and helped shape the dietary recommendations that we have today, which are the result of many different approaches to limiting obesity. Many people argue that the war on obesity is as unattainable as the war on terror; it is lacking reasonable means of fighting an ill-defined enemy. Can we really end obesity with simple actions, or will major social and economic change be required? We can only speculate, but the problem is still present and is getting worse with each passing