Pounds of Perception

  According to health.com 2 out of 3 adults are either overweight or obese, and 1 out of 3 kids is overweight or obese. These numbers are astounding. America is the fattest country in the world, and we need to change. The problem is that as America becomes fatter, overweight people become more and more normal in society. The people who are overweight see themselves as normal and don't feel the need to lose a few extra pounds. M.D. Nicole Dumas says, "A lot of their misperception has to do with the fact that overweight and obesity is becoming the norm." The study was conducted by researchers at Columbia University Medical Center who found that over 80 % of the mom's surveyed were overweight, but only 40% of the kids thought their parents were overweight.
  Obesity is a big problem in the US and we need to change. During my community service we sorted food that was suitable for less fortunate people. We can help the overweight by giving them the opportunity to buy cheaper food.  Many poor people turn to fast food because its so cheap, but if we helped them find healthy and cheap options, we can make our society healthier. 


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