What Happened to Society?

In 1903, the largest man in the world at the time doesn't seem like something too much out of the ordinary for nowadays. In fact, its almost normal for people to be obese. What do we have to blame? Di we care less now? Do we not know any better? or is it just because unhealthy food is pretty cheap? How does it make any sense that we can buy a double cheese burger from McDonalds for $1 when an apple can be anywhere up to $1 a pound? Chances are if you are hungry and want the most out of your dollar, you would go for the cheese burger because it will actually fill your stomach. How do we stop this trend that seems to be on the rise?

Introduction

Obesity is a chronic disease affecting increasing numbers of children and adolescents as well as adults. Obesity rates among children in the U.S. have doubled since 1980 and have tripled for adolescents. About 17 percent of children aged 2 to 19 are considered overweight compared to over 66 percent of adults who are considered overweight or obese.