Read and answer the questions at the bottom of the post.
Obesity is a huge problem in the United States, and it’s linked to serious illnesses such as diabetes, stroke, heart disease and certain cancers. Studies suggest that by 2030 nearly
half of all Americans will be obese, and these expanding waistlines will translate into billions of dollars of health care costs. The study authors advocate for nationwide interventions to get children and adults to be more physically active and eat healthier. The study also suggests that using BMI as a measure of healthy body weight is imperfect and was not taken into consideration when making these predictions. Many readers of the study responded that increasing health care for obese Americans is very important, but should not be the only answer, and that Americans should advocate for their own health by adopting healthier lifestyle habits. Do you agree? Why or why not (take a position and use evidence to back it up)?
Obesity is a huge problem in the United States, and it’s linked to serious illnesses such as diabetes, stroke, heart disease and certain cancers. Studies suggest that by 2030 nearly
half of all Americans will be obese, and these expanding waistlines will translate into billions of dollars of health care costs. The study authors advocate for nationwide interventions to get children and adults to be more physically active and eat healthier. The study also suggests that using BMI as a measure of healthy body weight is imperfect and was not taken into consideration when making these predictions. Many readers of the study responded that increasing health care for obese Americans is very important, but should not be the only answer, and that Americans should advocate for their own health by adopting healthier lifestyle habits. Do you agree? Why or why not (take a position and use evidence to back it up)?