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Obesity In America: The New Epidemic

There is a huge problem spreading across this nation. It's affecting adults and children alike. It' this nation's newest epidemic, it has even been compared to other epidemics such as cigarettes and drugs. The epidemic is obesity and it is sweeping the nation. Americans are now considered to be the fattest people on earth (Pollan, par. 1). The worst part about this epidemic however is not how it is affecting adults but how it is affecting kids. The growing number of overweight kids is getting to be ridiculous. However, it is not these childrens' faults for their being overweight. There are many different factors that come into this equation. America's obsession with fast food and ever growing portion sizes, the amount of advertising to young children for food that is not healthy, and children's inactive lifestyles are all such factors. In addition, the physical and emotional effects on that obesity has on children are just as important.
Americans spend more money on fast food than......


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