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Who is to blame for the increase of obesity in America: fast food or genetics? The answer is neither; people are ultimately responsible for how they take care of their bodies. Although there are many factors affecting human health today such as lifestyle, fast food and genes, only one thing is accountable for the upsurge in weight gain. Over the years people find it easier to blame others rather than taking responsibility for their own actions.
Everyday in the news, at McDonalds or by word of mouth, we encounter the issue of obesity. The word "obese" is often thrown around, but does anybody really know what the term means? Being obese is not just being "fat," but being so overweight that one's life is in danger. Considering nearly one third of America is obese, that's a frightening thought. How can America change this epidemic attacking this nation? It's simple: put down the Big Mac and get on the treadmill. America's lack of responsibility for their own actions has resulted......

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