Shakera Dunn
Did you know 2/3 of Americans are over weight and 1/3 are expected to have diabetes. It's know surprise that America has the highest obesity rate in the world. We are considered the fastest nation. With the fast food industry increasing, its almost impossible to find a descent meal. .Although McDonalds, Burger King, Checkers , and Wendys target younger child, parents are funding these industry to continue to sell cheese burgers and french fries to their children. Low income families are also targets for fast food industrys, by offering the "dollar menu" low income families can buy more for a cheaper price. Spending twenty dollas at McDonald can feed your entire family whereas twenty dollars cannot buy an entire meal at grocery store. The video below discusses the cause for childhood obesity the lack of nutrition, excersise and pressure from fast food advertisments.
Childhood obseity in America is an epidemic. According to CBS news " Childhood obesity has tripled in the last thirty years by 15%".The lack of education regarding nutrition and the risk of obesity. is not offered in fast food commericals. Although we are deteremine where our dollar is spent, its not a coincidence that fast food is cheaper than healthy food. Most urban neighborhood are food deserts. There are more corner stores that offer artificial snacks and soft drinks. there are more fast food adveristments on billbroads in urban communities than surburan. The below video discusses the USDA new food guide pyramid.
The food guide plate is created by the USDA to help American understand the amount of fruits, vegatables, protiens and gains to consume daily. It's stated that the plate is easier to understand than the tradtional pyramid.There are many American who are aware of childhood obesity, but still ignores the risk. If American children eating habitats continues children they will not see their grandparents age.They will die from high blood pressure and diabetes.There are ways to change your child's diet instead of ordering a hamburger with french fries and a soda, the next time your at a fast food restaurant substitute the fries for a fruit cup and the soda for apple juice or milk. Those simple changes can make a big difference in your child's health.
