Obesity

The United States of America has gained a reputation for many things. I feel that one of our most notable traits is very embarrassing. Many of the people in the USA are considered to be obese and they say that Americans are the fattest people in today's world. "Nearly 2/3 of adults weigh more than they should. Many factors, including our more sedentary lifestyle, food advertising, and the easy availability of food, have been identified as contributing to the problem." I found a website online that talks about Americans obesity and how to stay on a vegan diet. http://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2006issue1/vj2006issue1weight.htm . The quote makes very points as to what may be causing obesity in today society. There are so many fast food chains that food is available at your fingertips and there's also delivery which allows people to stay at home and wait for their food to come to them. Advertising for food is very detailed. They have food models and people who specialize in making food look appealing for tv. These people are a kind of food cosmetologist. Many people work long days at a desk and never really move around at all during the day. Americans like to eat McDonald and they don't like to go to the gym. Of course this is just a generalization. Not only are adults obese, but many children are overweight aswell. If kids don't get involved in activities such as sports or dance and they eat tons of junk food they will most likely end up being overweight. Studies show that vegetarians tend to be leaner than non-vegetarians. A vegan diet is the best diet to be on if you are trying to lose weight. Began diets are high in fiber which can make a person feel full. Also, vegan diets don't rely on meat and dairy products for protein. Vegans eat grains, beans, and soy products in order to get their protein. Besides eating a vegan diet there are other things you need to incorporate into your everyday routine to stay health. Exercise is extremely important. Walking three times a week can help a person stay fit and it is good for your heart. Losing weight is not an easy thing to do. In order to lose weight you have to burn more calories then you take in.