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The United States is dealing with an increasing epidemic of child obesity in our society. In the past years, Americans have changed there eating and exercise habits drastically for the worse. Children become the victims of obesity because of the lack of a nutritional diet, and exercise. Some claim that the media is to blame for the epidemic while others feel it is the parent's responsibility. This eating disorder should be taken as a serious matter especially when children's health is at risk. The evidence suggests that childhood obesity has been linked to future medical and psychosocial disorders. The American people need to start taking preventive measures to help decrease the rate of obesity in our youth.
According to the American Heritage College Dictionary, Obesity is the condition of being obese; increased body weight caused by excessive fat (Pg. 940). Being overweight is a large build up of adipose tissue, which is stored cellular fat. Obesity was never a big issue......

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