PLN 20

The United States is said to be one of the wealthiest countries in the world, but yet it is one of the unhealthiest countries in the world. In the article, “Obesity In America,” it asks the question, why American people? What do we do that is so different than the rest of the world? I believe that the reason Americans are so obese is because the lifestyle is very poor. People are falling back on microwave dinners and fast food sprees. This is instead of eating a pure diet, with wholesome foods that will keep your weight under control. Also, technology is being advanced in the food department. More and more food is being processed, and we have found ways to produce food in mass quantities that make it last longer and taste better. Throughout this process, food is being lost. These machines highly process the foods; load them with sugar, and oils. If this were to continue, America in the long-run will definitely be the most obese country in the world, by far. To solve this problem, I think we should set a law that everyone in the United States must work out at least an hour every day. This will lower the obesity in the country and it will also help people live longer. The article also says that America is one of few countries that is least knowledgeable about nutrition. This, I think, is absolutely ridiculous. This shows that majority of America don’t care about their own health and the health of others. People need to take matters into their own hands and do something about this problem. This will help America become a cleaner, healthier, stronger country. Death rates would go down and people would live longer and happier lives.