Obesity In America

Today's society is filled with fast foods and empty calories. Which is leading to a youth that is struggling with obesity, and the health issues that follow. The rise of obesity in kids is directly related to the availability and affordability of fast food. There are Millions of fast food restaurants in America, and in the last 20 years, they have taken advantage of kids by targeting their advertising towards them . With the edition of these high fat foods, the risk for diseases like diabetes and heart disease are increasing. The United States government has to step in and make reforms. Some have already been made, but more have to be made. Fast food chains are going to have to be more closely monitored about what is in the food they are serving. Nutritional facts will have to be clearly displayed and posted in the restaurant. And menus are going to have to "trim the fat" and use higher quality ingredients. Also Healthier alternatives should be offered in every restaurant that appeal to all ages. These are some reforms the government has to make to help make our country a healthier one.