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Isabella Elizondo

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English

February 24, 2019

Healthy Living, Longer Life

Nearly 70% of American adults are either overweight or obese, an epidemic proportion.

Being obese puts you at a higher risk for health problems such as heart disease, stroke, high

blood pressure, and diabetes, etc. What causes obesity? Fast food restaurants, eating too much,

moving too little, and lack of government intervention are all causes of obesity (stated by?) “Fast

Food is the New Tobacco”. Fast food consumption has taken its place as the number-one cause

of health issues and concerns. The government and the fast-food industry need to be should be

more forthcoming, take some responsibility, and advise consumers that there are negative

dietary consequences and implications to consuming such nutrients on a regular basis.

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Why is obesity credible? Research published by the “World Health Organization” found

that a rise in fast food sales correlated to a rise in body mass index, and Americans are notorious

for their fast food consumption. Another study says the full effect of added sugars from soda and

energy drinks are affecting Americans waistlines. It is not just how much we eat, but it is what

we eat.

Being overweight or obese can cause a whole cascade of health problems, from heart

disease and diabetes to stroke and even some types of cancer. These diseases can really impact a

person's quality of life and lead to premature death. Because of Pertaining our modern lifestyles,

we are not as active as we once were, but we shouldn’t want this lifestyle. We also shouldn’t put

ourselves and our children in danger because of the unhealthy foods that we buy and eat.

It’s important to have a healthy body, because . staying healthy physically, can help you

stay healthy emotionally. If you're eating the right food and keeping fit, your body will be strong

and help you to cope with stress and also fight illness’s. Children, eating healthy well and

exercising often, will help you them stay in good health later in life. Staying current on the latest

health related issues and, concerns, nutrition, and annual medical examinations, are all ways to

maintain your health and finding additional avenues to pursue a healthier lifestyle.

Unhealthy foods and drinks to stay away from, are sweets and drinks that have caffeine

and sugar. Caffeine and sugar can cause mood swings, lower energy levels, fatigue, insomnia

and affect your energy levels, may feel tired and grumpy, can make you put on weight if you

have too much sugar, and can give you trouble sleeping if you have them at night. The best

drinks to stick with are water and natural juices which don't have loads of sugar. Sugar is

definitely something to avoid or limit whenever possible.

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Healthy foods to consume are carbohydrates, have. Carbohydrates; potatoes, pasta, rice

and bread. Protein protein from non-dairy sources; meat, fish, and beans, Dairy; milk and cheese.

Fruit and fruits and vegetables; at least five portions of per day. Make sure that you read and

understand food labels. All food manufacturers are required to state the contents of their product.

It’s up to the consume consumers (you and me) to determine their nutritional value. Ways to you

should keep fit is by keep fit; walking, Swimming, jogging, ice skating, skipping, dancing, and

yoga.
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Work Cited

https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/you-your-body/my-body/staying-healthy/

https://www.shape.com/weight-loss/management/there-serious-global-obesity-problem

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/obesity-and-overweight