Gaining weight is simply caused by intaking more calories than you expend, however, for many people it is much more complicated. Various factors contribute to the cause of weight gain and, especially in America, overall weight gain is continually increasing. Obesity is defined as having a Body Mass Index (BMI), percentage of body fat relative to height and weight, of 40 or more. And, unfortunately, the population's "BMI" is ceasing to decrease. So what is causing this excess of fat?
In my exploratory essay I will discuss various causes of obesity in America such as the Fast Food industry, the environment and its examples, the replacement of physical labor with technology, and the trends in portion size in America and how they differ from other countries. Iwill also discuss the effects of obesity on health and well-being as well as the impact that the obesity epidemic has on the U.S. economy. I will give support from magazine articles, obesity organizations, medical associations, and Internet websites to provide evidence that the obesity epidemic not only exists but is getting worse. It is important that Americans understand that we have a weight problem, for whatever reason, and must makes personal and nation-wide strides to understand the causes and effects of obesity and how to make better decisions to decrease BMI. For if we fail to understand and we fail to act, obesity will continue to increase.
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Emily, you have picked an issue of very high eigence. However,the issue you need to tackle in your exploratory paper must be a controversial one (with multiple perspectives on it). Thus, you will need identify and frame your paper around the source of the(maybe not very apparent)controversy here.
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