Stop Being Fat
Brittany Gomez : OBESITY
summary
obesity is a disease involving a lot of body fat. It causes life threatening diseases. obese people are more than likely going to have health problems due to there weight.
obesity rates in america
obesity rates of adults in america is the highest of any major country in the world
Disease
obesity is considered a disease itself, but it causes many other diseases including heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes
Healthy lifestyles
some effective actions to avoid diabetes is by healthy lifestyles and living in environments that encourage and facilitate healthy behavior.
My opinion
If you know someone that is obese you should help them understand how it effects their life. I don't see how people can let themselves get that big, but that's them all i can do is try and help them.
Works cited
Ferdman, Roberto A. “Almost half of America’s obese young don’t know they’re obese.” Washington Post 23 July 2014. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 29 Jan. 2015
“Healthy Eating Habits Prevnt Diabetes.” Africa News Service 19 Nov. 2014. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 29 Jan. 2015.
“How Can I Teach My Child Healthy Eating and Exercise Habits?” Africa News Service 24 Dec. 2014. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 29 Jan. 2015.
“Obese Youth Can Lose Eight Years Off Their Lives!” Sydney Morning Herald [Sydney, Australia] 8 Dec. 2014: 9. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 29 Jan. 2015