Effects of Obesity
Author: Mases Mnaskan
Type: Research Paper
Type: Research Paper
INTRODUCTION
As Canty states, “Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/ml”. It usually occurs when the body receives more calories than it consumes. In a report by the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) in 2012, “more than one-third of U.S. adults (35.7%) are obese”. Today, humans’ lifestyle has great impact on the growth of obesity in our society. It all starts from our children because they are not educated about healthy food and the benefits of exercising. Most people today do not understand the risks and effects of obesity. This leads to a community that accepts obesity rather than fighting against it. Our schools’ lunches, for example, still serve a variety of food that is unhealthy for adolescences and children. Although vegetables, fruits, and other healthy food are available in schools, most children and adolescences tend to avoid it because they have the more delicious yet unhealthy choices as well. Some obese people that refuse to believe that obesity is something that could be avoided tend to blame genetics and their genes; however, there is no direct scientific evidence that proves that statement. If obesity continues to be accepted by our community and blamed on science, it will be difficult for our future children to avoid it. Obesity is a serious health risk that could cause many health issues which may lead to death.