Obesity in the United States

Paper Summary:

The paper looks at the roots of obesity in the United States and the serious health risks that are associated with overweight and obesity. The paper examines the new products and concepts that have emerged regarding weight loss and outlines the current solutions in the fight against obesity and unhealthy weight loss programs.

Outline:
Introduction
Historical Analysis of Obesity
Reasons Obesity Began in the United States & the Causes/Effects
New Products & Concepts that have Emerged
Solutions
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"In the past few decades, the United States has received much criticism as a nation by doctors, researchers and government officials as being one of the fattest and unhealthy countries in the world. The United States population currently faces numerous problems regarding health issues, weight loss, and obesity. In 1962, research statistics showed that the percentage of obesity in America's population was at 13%; by 1980 it has risen to 15%; by 1994 to 23%, and by 2000 it had risen to 31%. The numbers of obese Americans continues to grow yearly, and according to new reports, 3.8 million Americans weigh over 300 pounds, the average adult woman weighs 163 pounds, and 400,000 Americans (mostly men) weigh over 400 pounds."

Sample of Sources Used:

• American Association of Obesity. (2004). Health Effects of Obesity. Retrieved December 12, 2007, from Obesity.org Web site: http://www.obesity.org/subs/fastfacts/Health_Effects.shtml.
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