When it comes to medical issues increasing at an exponential rate…obesity is the first that comes to mind for many experts. And this drastic increase in the problem with America’s weight has not been slowed by the increased awareness amongst the general public. People are unable to stop gaining weight even after they are very aware of the issue and the many negative effects that follow.
The obesity epidemic has several negative effects. These negative effects affect the individual, the family unit, and society as a whole. The drastic spread of obesity has resulted in a widespread decrease in the quality of life, a drastic increase in the risk for many common illnesses and diseases and a notable decrease in mental health of the individual.
When the negative effects are so glaringly obvious and drastic…the cause is usually quickly identified so the problem can be solved. But in the case of obesity the cause is difficult to pinpoint because it is dependent upon the situation. But what can be identified are the wide variety of reasons that obesity runs rampant in the US.
Obesity Runs Rampant in the US: Top 3 Reasons:
1. Junk food: Americans are addicted to junk food. For the current discussion junk food can be defined as high fat and/or high calorie food. They typically have little to no positive nutritional value. And they almost always provide far more calories than can be consumed in a day.
2. Going out to eat: Too many Americans love to go out to eat. Restaurants are on every corner and most provide portion sizes drastically larger than the typically approved “serving size.” This has left Americans with a skewed perception of just how much it is okay to eat in a single serving.
3. Negative Food Choices: Eating healthy is not a priority for a lot of Americans. Rather than make healthy food choices many Americans are making decidedly unhealthy food choices. They reach for prepared foods that are often high calorie and high fat and low nutrition. When Americans cook at home they often utilize unhealthy cooking methods like deep frying, frying, sauteing, etc.
Many see the solution in drastic lifestyle change. Successfully completing a very strict diet can leave many with the necessary lifestyle changes. For instance the homeopathic HCG diet requires severe portion size control, very strict adherence to a short list of healthy foods and only the healthiest of food preparation methods. Dieters who complete the program often continue to incorporate the new habits into their day to day eating habits which leaves them experiencing higher energy levels, a higher quality of life and decreased risks for common illnesses/diseases.
Amelia Handley studied exercise science in college with a minor in Nutrition. Yet she still found herself veering from diet to diet trying to control her weight. With HCG Diet Direct she’s found a program that allows her to combine her desire to control her own body weight with her education and not feel off balance.