Nutrition-Related Diseases In America

Nutrition-related diseases kill millions of Americans every year, and a major cause of these epidemics is that many consumers do not know enough about the role that foods play in health. Countless Americans feel that eating healthy consumes too much of their precious time during their busy schedules. Since fast food places seem to be everywhere, it means more convenience. A small part of the problem is the number of fast food places that are available, but when it comes down to it, it is the individually the person’s choice on what they are putting in their mouth. With increasing rates of obesity and diabetes, Americans need better education about healthy eating. It is argued that with a better understanding of eating habits, it won’t be as big of an issue. People will stop hitting the drive-thru, people will go home and cook their meals. Americans that are educated will bring more motivation to healthier eating. While fast food can sometimes cost less and be more convenient, American's should be more educated on what they are eating because it is progressively getting worse and causing health problems.
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“23.5 million Americans live more than a mile away from the nearest grocery store, it can be difficult, if not impossible, to find fresh, good quality produce at an affordable price” (Lehmann). In Yael Lehmann’s view, healthy food that is not “available”, is a given that people won’t eat it. This can cause health problems to Americans who are not eating healthy. Yael Lehmann agrees when she writes, “Studies have shown that people who lack access to healthy foods have a higher rate of obesity and other diet-related diseases than those who have convenient access to healthy foods” (Lehmann). The essence of Yael’s argument is that obesity or other health problems can occur due to their unhealthy eating