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- Obesity in AmericaAmerica has gone from being known as the country of the free and happy to being known as the country of the obese and lazy. The United States got its good name from hard workers and good products but has now lost its edge.
The Relationship Between the Internet and Obesity in AmericaThe internet has impacted the amount of physical exercise Americans receive, which can cause obesity and other health problems.- Obesity in the American CultureA research paper investigating the growing epidemic of Obesity in the United States.
Taking Control: Child and Adolescent Obesity in AmericaThis is a review on child obesity, the dangers, causes and some tips on how to prevent it.- Obesity in AmericaObesity in America is a huge problem and one that seems to be only getting worse. It's a problem that has spread to the youth and must be stopped before it overtakes America.
- American Obesity Continually on the Up ClimbObesity among Americans is on the upswing, so are loss days of work from illnesses related to obesity. Even children obesity rates are increasing each day.
- Obesity in American SocietyThere are many factors that contribute to the problem of obesity in America including how we eat, what we eat, genetics, our environment and our activity level.
- Obesity in AmericaOne of the fastest rising problems in America. How should we solve the problem?
- Small Ways to Help Decline Obesity in AmericaToday, the topic of obesity is becoming widespread all over the news. The current American lifestyle people are living has caused a spike in obesity rates. However, there are many small ways to help decline obesity rates in America.
- America Eats: The Obesity EpidemicEver wonder why the prevalence of obesity is so high in America? How about ways to prevent the "obesity epidemic" from spreading? Read this 2006 in-depth analysis from an Advanced Writing class for an inside look.
- The State of Obesity in AmericaObesity is rising and Americans are dying, find out why.
- Obesity in America and Our Trip to Clearwater Beach, FLThe news talks about obesity in America. I was shocked to see it first hand at Clearwater Beach.
Michelle Obama Wages War on Obesity in American ChildrenThe First Lady has decided to wage battle on the bulge in American children and stated, "One in three children in America is facing obesity." If you ask me, it's what we've lost that caused the gain.
Obesity in America: An Epidemic of Large PortionsIn a culture that slams young girls who idolize waif-thin models, it is appalling that so many Americans are overweight and obesity has become an epidemic.
Obesity in AmericaThis is a research paper that was due in a very short time for my English class. It is a persuasive paper that argues that obesity needs to be solved by the national and state government. The paper is may not be all inclusive.- Obesity in America - a Chronic Mental Disorder?Americans are now known as some of the fattest people on the planet. And, despite numerous attempts to educate the public, the obesity rate continues to increase. Could obesity in America be more than bad eating habits, but rather, an unhealthy attitude?
- Obesity in AmericaA description of how the obesity epidemic in the United States continues to grow and some possible solutions to the problem.
- New Obesity Research Shows 100% of Americans Could Be Overweight by 2048Obesity research at John Hopkins shows 100% of Americans could be overweight by 2048. Read about it, plus other studies on obesity in America, here.
- Obesity in AmericaA look at the causes, effects, and consequences of obesity in the new millennium.
- Obesity in American ChildrenChildren in America are increasingly fat. Read to find out why.
- Stigma of Obesity - a Symbolic Interactionist Perspective on a Growing EpidemicUsing the theory of Symbolic Interactionism, we examine the debate surrounding whether or not obesity in Amererica is so commonplace that it no longer necessitates a stigma.
$500 Million Pledged to Fight Childhood Obesity in AmericaThe Robert Wood Johnson Foundation said Wednesday it would designate $500 million over the next five years to help combat the "epidemic" of obesity in American children. This will be the largest private donation to be pledged for this widespread heath threat.- Obesity in America: With a Stroke of a Pen Many of Us Became FAT!We didn't gain a pound, but secretly in 1998 many of us became fat! A quick re-write of the federal guidelines changed our body image.
- Rebuttal to the Argument that Fat People are Destroying AmericaMs. Hughes wrote a scathing, non-factual opinion piece on obesity as the root of all evil. I submit a different viewpoint, based on facts, and provide information for how this has become a problem and what should be done to solve this epidemic.
- Rebuttal to Jill Elaine Hughes's Obesity in AmericaYour article is already familiar with opposing views and criticism, although some people tend to agree.
- Obesity in America: The Awful TruthBlistering commentary on why we need to stop coddling the obese, or else.
Obesity in America68% of Americans are overweight. 25 % of children are obese.- Obesity in AmericaAmerica is overweight and getting heavier with every passing year. That leaves us with several questions including, why is this happening and what can we do to put a stop to it? Let's take a closer look at the facts and hopefully find some answers.
- An American WinterA winter haiku for America.
- Get into the FatBeing fat is like the cool thing to do these days (is he for real?). Putting on the fat is one thing (I’m going to put my fat on you honey) but losing the fat is the next tough step, or is it. They’ve found a new fancy word for fat…‘obesity’.
Americans Think They Look Just MarvelousAmericans rate the appearance of themselves and others.- United We IndulgeThe weight issue facing America today cannot be blamed on any fast food establishment or high fructose sugar alone. The ultimate responsibility for the dramatic weight gain of our society falls squarely on our shoulders.
- Americans Are Getting the Real Raw End of the DealPoliticians, unfortunately, are doing what they do best. They are playing political games while Americans suffer. This is not Monopoly or Model UN. This is real life with real American pain.
You Might Be an Average American If ....You might be a average American if...
Obesity KillsA flash fiction story about obesity exactly 55 words.- To Be AmericanMy AP Chem students & I watched on TV as the first tower fell. I explained, "thousands of people just died". School was dismissed early as we all rushed to be with our families. I wrote the following as a way to apologize for past criticisms of Americans.
Top Contributory Factors Leading to ObesityIn this article is focused on the predisposing factors leading to obesity. This is a current problem affecting many countries and is growing more and more especially in the United States.- Fight the Fat: One-Third of America Is ObeseObesity is killing hundreds of thousands of Americans every year, and the trend is getting worse.
- Investing in Creating a Strong AmericaOur politicians at the expense of the American People flow money out that should be spent solving unemployment, health care, immigration and other problems. We must make America strong once more.
- On Being ObeseYou know the old saying "Everyone talks about the weather, but no one does anything about it?" Well, with us the reverse is true: everyone wants to do something about obesity, but nobody wants to talk about it.
