... but first we need to understand what is bringing the nation down and causing many illnesses of nation. The documentary goes across America to help give people an understanding of the obesity epidemic and many causes, scary facts, and challenges that affect the nation. The film goes around the nation to show how each a zone of the nation is affected as a whole. Part I: The Consequences The first episode ... African American that statistic is down to one in every two children. I think that minority groups and low income household have harder circumstances and feed their children a lot of ...

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... dollars, watch teenagers in uniforms pushing various buttons, and moments later take hold of a plastic tray full of food wrapped in colored paper and cardboard." The fast food industry employs more teenagers than any other industry in America. Approximately two-thirds of fast food employees are under the age of twenty. This industry is reliant upon part-time, de-skilled workers who are willing ... by a food borne disease, 900 are hospitalized, and fourteen die." This is an alarming statistic for a nation that prides itself on technology and standardized production habits. Ironically, it ...

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... dollars, watch teenagers in uniforms pushing various buttons, and moments later take hold of a plastic tray full of food wrapped in colored paper and cardboard." The fast food industry employs more teenagers than any other industry in America. Approximately two-thirds of fast food employees are under the age of twenty. This industry is reliant upon part-time, de-skilled workers who are willing ... by a food borne disease, 900 are hospitalized, and fourteen die." This is an alarming statistic for a nation that prides itself on technology and standardized production habits. Ironically, it ...

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... and exercising benefits in more ways then one, including physically, mentally and physiologically. 2nd to America, Australia is becoming a nation characterised by couch potatoes. It is essential that we as a nation begin to take our physical health more seriously. By the completion of this talk, I am sure that you will be inspired to get up and start your plans to becoming more active ... . I will be outlining the benefits of exercise; the risk factors of being overweight give you some suggestions for physical activity and lastly ... encompassing behavioral, cultural, social, psychologi...

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... So why the trend? Research shows that the fast food industry is taking blame for the increased obesity rates in children and adults. In recent reports more than six to 10 adults are overweight or obese. And the number of overweight children is on the rise. Portion size has also been a culprit. Critics of fast-food portions argue that they lower income groups are being ... taken advantage of. Patrons are encouraged to "Supersize" or order a "Value Meal" -offering a bigger size for a few cents more. ... serve hamburgers and fries. Imagine going through a drive through restaurant orderin...

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... convenience, which is what society seems to ask for in every aspect of life. Food, in that respect, is no different. However, hamburgers, fries, and other types of fast food are becoming more and more commonly the ease of one's hunger. Nevertheless, it will benefit a person, more often than not, to choose deli over fast food. With a busy schedule, the average person often has no time to relax ... , meats, cheeses, vegetables, and sauces for each individual who desires something good to eat. The biggest issue affecting the overwhelming number of fast food fans is health. Statistics now re...

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... , they choose what tastes best, which will usually end up being something sweet, fattening, and/or processed. American pop culture has a fast-paced lifestyle, always changing with time. This lifestyle is reflected in America's cuisine. There are a countless number of fast food restaurants in America, representing the fast-paced lifestyle of American pop culture. There is no "American- cuisine in American pop culture, but an assortment ... of cuisines from cultures around the world. Korean food is my favorite type of cuisine. Just as my preference for Korean food can reveal my heritage, c...

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... see endorsing health foods is nearly zero. The State College community is a perfect example of a food toxic society. Living in downtown State College, it takes no more than a glance in the right direction to find a fast food restaurant. It is hard to walk for more than 5 minutes without passing either a fast food restaurant or a restaurant that has an equally fattening menu. For college kids, this is ... . In the convenience store you can buy and order all types of food - most of which are deep fried and none of which are healthy. Students in my building can even go so far as to have mea...

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... foods to maintain overall body health. The meat lovers group encircles much of America, as our nation consumes more red meat than any other nation. The final category is the "eat-anything's". This group tends to eat almost anything put before them, from healthy food to junk food. The first group is vegans. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or poultry. Vegans, in addition to ... be productive, they are often sold as meat; and since male calves do not produce milk, they usually are raised for veal or other products. Vegans avoid these items because of conditions associated with their pro...

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... 19th century by Chinese immigrants. Nowadays, it is clear that Chinese food clan has been mainly divided into two categories: Americanized Chinese food and Authentic Chinese food. Characteristic wise, they have been discerned into 3 categories from ingredients, taste, and cooking method. Generally, Americanized Chinese food are considered fast. Authentic Chinese food are considered slow. Ingredients In the America, we like to eat ... meat a lot. Americanized Chinese food focus on the dishes mainly meat. Vegetables, rice and noodles are considered as side dish. With authentic Chinese dish...

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... we are also wasteful with our money and food as well. If there is anything to be wasted, you can bet that the American people do it. Today we find ourselves living in a country of fast and easy solutions to everything from family problems to the food we eat everyday... or should I say don't eat? With fast food restaurants located in every town and city on ... the map, and our seemingly endless supply of food, it's no wonder we waste so much food. It's all too easy to take our supply of food for granted. It wouldn't be ... own country? Who could worry about wasting food when our pockets...

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... According to the article America's Youngest Outcasts: A Report Card on Child Homelessness, some of the major causes of homelessness for children living in the United States include single parenting, lack of affordable housing, racial disparities, and the nation's high poverty rate (Bassuk, et. al, 2014). If a family cannot afford proper ... of poverty includes a child being obese. A family who lives in poverty may not be able to afford the right food for a healthy nutrition, so they will turn to the dollar menu at a local fast food joint. A child may be so hungry and desperate to have so...

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... that, each has a weakness and finding that weakness and learning to use it as an advantage make the victor. It seems that ever since this nation was founded, we have developed a "holier-than-thou" attitude that has become synonymous in discussing our country with others. Our independence ran ramped through two ... it so bad that our capitalistic genre became a model for other countries? Is it such a crime to enjoy fast food in France? Was it so wrong to help our allies with the backing of America's unchallenged military even when we had no initial reason to be involved? As David Sanger p...

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... year term. He encouraged the American people to go forward with the roles that had been set for them, to embrace their nation and fulfill the expectations of freedom. The purpose of this speech was to say farewell to the American people, to thank them, to recap on what had been accomplished in the ... eight years he had been president, and to encourage the people to continue making this nation a wonderful one. The specific purpose of this speech was stated in the very first few lines of the speech when Reagan said " We've been together for 8 years now, and soon it"ll ... the main point...

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... year term. He encouraged the American people to go forward with the roles that had been set for them, to embrace their nation and fulfill the expectations of freedom. The purpose of this speech was to say farewell to the American people, to thank them, to recap on what had been accomplished in the ... eight years he had been president, and to encourage the people to continue making this nation a wonderful one. The specific purpose of this speech was stated in the very first few lines of the speech when Reagan said " We've been together for 8 years now, and soon it"ll ... the main point...

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... military was immediately noticeable. In August, 1914, the Belgians had to completely destroy a major international communications station located near Brussels, in order to keep it from falling into the hands of the advancing German army. Immediately following World War One, the Navy Department attempted to gain a complete government control over all radio communication. That effort failed, so the Navy began ... broadcasting. Radio announcers were becoming personalities, adored by millions, and politicians actively encouraged the new medium. When television was introduced it brought abo...

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... the person's word that they would live in peace. In 1675, King Philip and his tribe waged a war against the English because of English encroachment onto their land. This bloody war lasted three long years. Armed Native Americans killed as many as 1000 English. Consequently, the ... the American patriots won the war, they (Americans) slaughtered 96 Delaware Indians for the attack on a white family. This tribe however was composed of Christian pacifists. It is believed that they were slain for spite. (Brinkley, p. 141) It didn't take long for Americans and the British ... to go to war ag...

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... ] cassus belli, or overall feelings for Americans, are only negative because we're jealous of our reliance on them. We feel they stole hockey, rugged nature, beer - these staple goods of the Canadian identity, from us rather than vice versa,"" says Allan Smith in An American Nation?. Canadian's eat American fast food, watch American produced movies, drive American cars and read American magazines. This total ... immersion in an alternate culture has had a devastating impact on Canadian sovereignty - one evident offshoot of Americanization. By removing cultural diversity and replacing it ...

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... unjust treatment. These reasons were known as the push and pull factors because it explained what pulled them to the U.S. and what pushed them out of their countries. Many of the immigrants came from Europe because of threats of war in their homeland. Even though many immigrants came here seeking a better life they still were experiencing difficulties because some businesses wanted more experienced ... , injuries or sometimes even fatalities. The large increase in population was good but however created a huge problem in big city areas. Overpopulation was increasing in the U.S. at a fast...

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... it is not going to stop. (9/11 Commission 1). Now knowing what some people did would you jump out of a burning building or burn to death? Not only was September 11th a tragedy but it affected a nation emotionally. After September 11th, the world change dramatically. (9/11 Commission 1). It will most likely to haunt us ... were smelt and saw from almost a mile away. (Dudley 24). "However this is not America's fight, this is a worlds fight ". (Thompson 98). The aftermath of the buildings was a significant loss. The World Trade Center was designed by Minoru Yamasaki. (World Trade Center 1)...

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... , America was working its way to a civil war. Many issues arose since that time which would help divide the nation on subjects, eventually leading up to the events of 1861. Some of these issues include economic development, sectionalism, slavery and racial issues, and ways of viewing the world. These issues would help separate the north and south in the U.S. leading up to what was ... there like there was in the South. Because of this factor , slavery was a major issue which divided a nation, helping to lead to war. A fourth issue which contributed to the start of an American Civil War w...

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... Clay justified the decision to proceed with war against Britain but not France by saying, "As to France we have no complaint but of the past. Of England we have to complain in all the tenses.", meaning that England never got over losing America and therefore bullied the U.S. as ... to Britain, could be seized. (Coles) The childish absurdity of these laws put a stranglehold on American commerce. These rules coupled with accounts of the forced impressments of American sailors is evidence enough that British disregard of America as a seafaring nation was a cause of the war. Though America d...

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... people do not treat their bodies with respect. Health is not something to take for granted it should be cherished. Food is necessary for life, without food all life would die. The Aborigine people believe that food is a gift. "The primary purpose of the animal is not to feed humans, but it agrees to that when necessary" page 51. They treat the ... need to sustain life; they never take more than they need. The American people treat food like it will be there forever, they raise animals just for the purpose of slaughtering them, and in most cases the animals are mistreated. Americans cons...

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... material possessions. The federal government considers poverty as the minimal level of income necessary for individuals" and families" basic subsistence not to include noncash benefits such as food stamps. Regardless of how poverty is measured or defined families headed by single women with children are the poorest of all major demographic groups. The number of poor mother-only families increased from 1.5 million in 1959 to ... over 4 million in 1993. (Rodgers, 1996) The term the feminization of poverty is used to describe the likelihood that ... by the government, but how do they get ...

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... know who they are or who to become, due to being constantly ridiculed for being either American or Palestinian. Not only does society accuse them of this but also their own parents and family. They just want to be independent and chose their own lifestyle, however it is difficult for them. ... much attention to before. I have become self-conscious, not in a pretty/ugly way, just aware of myself and my body. I notice everything, and not just in me. Colors are sharper. All sensations are exaggerated. Food is delicious or vile. Sights are magnificent or hideous. Smells are divine or nausea...

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