Obesity
Destiny Behny
English 111-42B
Prof. Rebecca Faught
28 Oct. 2013
Paper 3 MLA
Obesity
Obesity is a problem that has been on the rise for many decades. Not only is it starting at a young age, it is starting to affect the health of many around the world. There are many health concerns related to the topic of obesity, over nourishment can also cause obesity and health concerns. A lot of people like to blame an excessive amount of food consumed as part of them being obese. One does not have to eat a large portion of food with dense caloric intake to fill the need of hunger. Obesity relates to many health factors today in the United States, which can lead to health problems and eventually death if not controlled immediately. Not only can certain health concerns cause obesity, obesity can cause heath concerns. There are many ways to help prevent obesity, and this paper will show a few examples.
Many health concerns related to obesity are as follows: diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, stroke, and sleep apnea and/or respiratory problems ("What Are"). While this is not a full list of health concerns or problems caused by obesity, these are only a few listed.
In today’s society, food is typically generated around convenience of food. Many individuals or families find it hard to have a prepared meal every evening. Of course it is easier to consume a pizza from Pizza Hut or an oven baked pizza opposed to a baked lean chicken. Yes, they are both filling, but one is more convenient for a family who works and gets home at dinner time.
In the book Food Justice, Robert Gottlieb and Anupama Joshi state that, “not only is it becoming more of socially acceptable to eat anytime during the day, but it is also easier to eat on the go” (51). Think about what one puts into their mouth while eating on the go. It wouldn’t happen to be a baked lean chicken or even a prepared at home meal, it is typically a fast food meal or something bought from a gas station that consists
English 111-42B
Prof. Rebecca Faught
28 Oct. 2013
Paper 3 MLA
Obesity
Obesity is a problem that has been on the rise for many decades. Not only is it starting at a young age, it is starting to affect the health of many around the world. There are many health concerns related to the topic of obesity, over nourishment can also cause obesity and health concerns. A lot of people like to blame an excessive amount of food consumed as part of them being obese. One does not have to eat a large portion of food with dense caloric intake to fill the need of hunger. Obesity relates to many health factors today in the United States, which can lead to health problems and eventually death if not controlled immediately. Not only can certain health concerns cause obesity, obesity can cause heath concerns. There are many ways to help prevent obesity, and this paper will show a few examples.
Many health concerns related to obesity are as follows: diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, stroke, and sleep apnea and/or respiratory problems ("What Are"). While this is not a full list of health concerns or problems caused by obesity, these are only a few listed.
In today’s society, food is typically generated around convenience of food. Many individuals or families find it hard to have a prepared meal every evening. Of course it is easier to consume a pizza from Pizza Hut or an oven baked pizza opposed to a baked lean chicken. Yes, they are both filling, but one is more convenient for a family who works and gets home at dinner time.
In the book Food Justice, Robert Gottlieb and Anupama Joshi state that, “not only is it becoming more of socially acceptable to eat anytime during the day, but it is also easier to eat on the go” (51). Think about what one puts into their mouth while eating on the go. It wouldn’t happen to be a baked lean chicken or even a prepared at home meal, it is typically a fast food meal or something bought from a gas station that consists
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