I'm doing an essay on Americans are getting fatter.Does it matter?

Question

I think it doesn't matter because people have the right to choose what they eat.

Answer 1

does it matter in what sense? people do have a right to choose what they eat but the biggest problem that i see right now is the rise in the childhood obesity rate and type 2 diabetes in kids.
simple fact is that diet and exercise are important to a person's health, and not just physical health.
and a person's health impacts more people than just themselves.
think about it for just a minute. when someone calls out sick at work they're affecting their co-workers (especially in the service industries) because the work still has to be done.
when people don't take care of their mental health (which exercise can make a hugh impact on) they get stressed out and not very much fun to be around, making the people around them miserable as well, after all misery loves company
the pharmacitcal companies benefit though because then they're able to more easily convince people that this pill or that pill will make their problems go away. (and no I'm not saying that meds can't help people, what I'm saying is that they're over-used. besides which meds can only help so much you have to be willing to work to make improvements)
so in my humble opinion yes it does matter

Answer 2

Absolutely. It's true that people should be able to choose, but I also believe that awareness and accessibility to good health should exist as well. If we could make it part of our culture to enjoy healthy lifestyles, I think it would go a long way with people. I don't know anyone who enjoys being fat.

Unfortunately, one of the problems I see are the reasons people try to be fit. Most of the time it has nothing to do with the desire to be healthy, but simply to look good in a bathing suit. A healthy mindset doesn't exist for people like that, so it's incredibly hard for them to break into it. Healthiness is a change in basic habits, it takes some dedication and self-discipline, especially when coming from an unhealthy lifestyle.

Also, I think a lot of this comes from how people are raised, at least a lot of the time. Parents who aren't active and healthy themselves raise kids who are the same way. It's especially challenging for kids these days with computer games and electronics, things that keep them indoors. It's "cool" to be involved with these things, which in themselves breed very unhealthy habits.

Some thoughts for your essay maybe? haha! I think you should do it. If nothing else, maybe it'll give you an appreciation for things.

Answer 3

Americans may have the right to choose what they eat and they abuse (or not) that privilage according to their circumstances. They also have the right to exercise as well, which apparently they are not. This makes the subject of Americans getting fatter non matter. It doesn't matter. Unless, of course the fat Americans go traveling around the world and making people think that ALL Americans are fat.....

Answer 4

It does matter since they can only buy what is being sold. NY has made trans fats illegal so the food people will have to make delicious foods without it. See site below what trans fats are.

Also on site below, get an A+ and make it one that students will love. Start it off like this and create interest. "What substance does Americans eat that has no calories but makes them fat. Also this fatness cannot be affected by eating less calories and burning more calories. Salt makes you fat by causing you to retain water and no amount of exercise affects it. For a science fair project show how feeding animals kills them. 4 oz of salt put into a pint of water and drank kills a human.

Answer 5

Yes, because they are also getting unhealthier. This leads to increased heart disease, and more expensive health care in the long run. There are a staggering amount of illnesses that are related to being overweight and obese. Plus, it reduces people's quality of life from a social standpoint.
If being overweight was healthy, then it wouldn't matter. However, as it is very unhealthy, it matters.

Answer 6

I think it matters a great deal. Especially since children are also getting fatter, which sets them up for a huge risk of disease as they get older. This is a big issue, and if you do even a little research, you'll find plenty to write about. Like school cafeteria food being utter junk, children getting type II diabetes, which was previously seen only in overweight adults (!), and how soda and candy machines and ads for fast food are all over schools, even elementary schools.

We're not only getting fat, we're raising a whole generation of kids to be fat adults. And it affects each and every one of us. Sure, adults bear responsibility for their own food choices, but how can we do this to kids?

Answer 7

That would be a great essay. Go ahead and right it. I think that many Americans are getting far too overweight. I think it has a lot to do with our extra value meals in fast food restaraunts.

Answer 8

they have the right to choose, but with fast food so quick and no one seems to take the time to cook a healthy meal and everyone wants the most they can get for their money so with the fast food industry super sizing everything. we are super sizing ourselves
also the younger chidlren are not being taught nutrition in school and it seems like a lot of the schools have food courts, wtih Taco Bell and McDonalds. healthy food choices are not there

Answer 9

People know that they are fat, and they still eat fast food and don't exercise. They do have the right to be unhealthy and I don't think your essay will phase them if that is their decision.

I think it matters in the sense that your research will educate you and then you can go out and educate others.

Answer 10

I like people for their character not how they look but it does matter to the overweight individual or it should. I'm not meaning vanity either. I'm talking about being healthy, fit and able to enjoy life.