Persuasive Essay: The Cause, Causes And Prevention Of Obesity

Obesity is a serious, chronic disease that can have a negative effect on many systems in your body. “Obesity is a mental state, a disease brought on by boredom and disappointment” (Connolly). Although it seems as if people, including doctors get obesity and overweight a little bit discombobulated. Some ask is obesity really considered to be a disease? Yes, it is. Obesity was voted as a disease by the American Medical Association. More than one-third (35.7 percent) of adults are considered to be obese and more thanone1 in twenty (6.3 percent) have extreme obesity. Almost three in four men (74 percent) are considered to be overweight or obese. The prevalence of obesity is similar for both men and women (about 36 percent). I will explain the causes, affects and the

Such as following a healthy eating plan. We need to start making healthy food choices, and keep your calorie needs in mind. It is also difficult for some Americans to keep their calorie intake in mind because of the United States SNAP program. “This is what people don’t understand: obesity is a symptom of poverty. It’s not a lifestyle choice where people are just eating and not exercising. It’s because kids and this is the problem with school lunch right now-are getting sugar, fat, empty calories-lots of calories-but no nutrition.” (Colicchio) I have witnessed being in a grocery or wholesale store SNAP recipients’ purchase unhealthy processed food for their household. In conclusion, more than thirty five percent of U.S adults are obese, and more than thirty four percent are overweight. Obesity affects seventeen percent of all children and adolescents in the U.S. Nearly thirty two percent of children and adolescents are either overweight or obese. Which brings me to this question. Are you obese or overweight? Do you watch the foods you consume? If so, do you understand that you are destroying your