Obesity Persuasive Research Paper

Obesity is a problem that needs to be fixed. It’s a hard task to accomplish, but it’s possible we just need to get started. The main reason obesity is rising is because of the cheaply sold restaurant foods. My idea is to shut down unhealthy fast food restaurants, but that is obviously not possible. If unhealthy restaurants were eliminated, the economy would be in chaos. These businesses affect people horribly health wise, but economically it provides 3.7 million people jobs. Many people will be losing jobs, and will be a more negative effect than a positive one. A slightly easier step that can be taken is to make restaurants provide healthier foods. I think the first step to take is to add healthier foods to the menu, and over time unhealthy foods could be
Children’s school lunches are also a big problem. Studies show that if children are taught to eat healthier when they get older they will make the right food decisions. Children listen and implement everything around them. If schools were to get students excited for picking healthier alternatives it would make a big difference. Cafeteria junk food should be completely eradicated from schools. Students will complain in the beginning because everyone prefers junk food over healthy food, but it is for the best. Healthy food is delicious if it is prepared well. School systems should put in the effort to buy healthy foods and hire someone to make the food desirable to children. Eating better will help more with losing weight and keeping the weight off, more than exercise. Exercise is beneficial for many aspects. Exercise stops your joints from decaying, boosts energy, improves mood, and balances your weight. Oklahoma should have a mandatory exercise system. Everyone should have to walk 10,000 steps a week, if not they get fined. Body movement isn’t just for losing weight it also decreases the chances for