Technology is one of the main causes of obesity. Media promotes all forms of obesity. Scientists are not sure whether it is the sedentary nature of television viewing, food consumption in front of the television, food advertising, or a combination of them all that promotes obesity (Finan, 14). Obviously, obesity is lowest among children who watch less television and greater for those who watch more television. Everyday millions of children sit in front of the television. Barney baby sits children everyday. The sedentary forms of entertainment available to children today are slowly killing them.

Along with meal portions, snacking has increased as well. Because food is sold everywhere, children and adolescents have endless eating opportunities. Now there are aisles and aisle of food. If a gas station does not have a food store people tend to frequent those that do (Finan, 21). Almost everywhere a person has to go there are vending machines and soda machines, almost all selling the same thing: candy, soft drinks, candy, salty snacks, chips and cookies. Soft drinks are continually under attack for the possible contribution to childhood obesity. A quarter of the calories consumed by children, come from snacks. The typical snack is no longer an apple. Snacks are often potato chips and cookies (Childhood Obesity: A Food and Nutrition Resource List). As a result, obese children grow up to be overweight or obese adults. Everyone needs a certain amount of body fat for stored energy, heat insulation, shock absorption, and other functions but many people take that overboard. Americans tend to eat high-fat foods, and put taste and convenience ahead of nutrition.

The increase in fast food restaurants has added to the incline of obesity. The busy lifestyles of American’s have made eating at fast food restaurants more convenient than eating at home. Many fast-food chains encourage customers to order “super-sized” items, pointing out that they get more value for their dollar. American meals are increasing in portion with each meal.

Obesity should no longer be ignored. With American people getting fatter everyday, the rise of obesity is sure to continue. With the convenience of sitting and watching television or playing video games, the constant advertisement of obesity through fast food, and the decline of family time, obesity is sure to continue to increase in America. Society still has a long road to travel in conquering obesity. What many researchers and health experts are trying to do now is educate people on how to avoid becoming obese

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