Question

Why does the United States have a very high percentage of people who are obese? What are some ways people can manage their weight? Answer the questions. Use a quote and cite it in APA

Answer 1

Following are the major reasons for increasing obese population in the United States:

• Most of the jobs in the private sector do not require much physical activity. This is one major cause of obesity.
• Technological advances has reduced the need for manual labor in everything ranging from day to day tasks to complex works in industries, leading to lack of physical activities in majority population.
• Leisure time activities are being based on technology, internet and other non-physical entertainments. There is lack of preference for sports and physical recreations.
• Today, an average American watches television for about 5 hours and this is another leading cause.
• Popularity of junk food, aerated drinks and preference for dining out has increased intake of fat containing foods and less intake of nutritious food.

Measures to manage weight:

• Diet control that incorporates more nutritious food and lesser junk food.
• Having physical activity breaks at work places.
• Reducing screen time, especially for children and teenagers.
• Promoting sports at the community and national level.
• Reducig dependence on technology in simple day to day tasks.