Obesity Runs Rampant In The US: Top 3 Reasons Why

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 is running rampant in the US for several reasons. The top 3 are:

1. Junk Food Eating: Most Americans are very attached to junk food. Junk food in this instance means high fat, high calorie foods that have little to no nutritional value. They provide Americans with far more calories than they need to sustain their day to day function and more calories than they are even capable of burning in a day.

2. Dining Out: Americans enjoy eating out. It's easy and it's convenient. It also provides Americans with huge portion sizes far exceeding suggested calorie requirements. Many Americans spend meal time "out" for a large percentage of their weekly meals.

3. Unhealthy Choices: Most Americans do not make healthy food choices. For some it's not a priority and for others...they just don't know how. Prepared foods that are almost always high calorie/high fat are more popular than they have any right to be. Even Americans who "cook at home" do not use healthy food preparation methods. Instead they incorporate frying, deep frying and sauteing in butter/oil.

To stop the rule of obesity in American lifestyle changes are necessary. Subtle lifestyle changes won't do the trick; it will need to be drastic change. Successfully adopting the drastic protocol as presented by homeopathic HCG weight loss programs is one way in which individuals can force themselves to adopt healthier eating choices and healthier food preparation choices. Most successful dieters are able to create new, healthier habits during the course of the program and their new habits follow them into their new life at a healthier weight.

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