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Once on the Lips, Forever on the Hips
Americans have bad diet practices, especially young, that lead to obesity and health problems. Therefore, a revision in the diet of adolescents has become an issue of concern with the explosion of obesity in the United States. ... Dietary practices in early life might permanently increase the risk of later life obesity. ... Obesity increases a person’s risk for a number of serious conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and some types of cancer.”(1) Education about risk factors and eating styles at an early age brings hope to an ever growing obesity problem. ...
The major health risks involved in bad diet and obesity are seen throughout life with irreversible effects. High blood pressure, type II diabetes, several varieties of cancers, musculoskeletal disorders, and respiratory dysfunction are all related to obesity. A high fat and high sugar diet predisposes a person to obesity and insulin resistance. ... The definition of obesity is the presence of excess adipose tissue relative to lean body mass. ... Obesity is one of the hardest health disorders to treat because it includes personality, culture, and lifestyle. ... An interesting fact is that studies have shown participation in physical activity promotion programs has not had as significant an effect on obesity in children as diet control. ... The result is an estimated economic cost from obesity at over $100 billion per year.
Dietary habits developed in early life might significantly increase the risk of later obesity. ... The first step in fighting obesity starts in the home. ...
Good health habits start at a young age and preventing early death, illness, psychological effects, and cost are excellent initiatives to control obesity.
Approximate Word count = 1299
Approximate Pages = 5.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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