In a fast-paced nation, we want everything at our fingertips, which means fast results and easy work. This need to move quickly concerns different areas of our lives, notably that of basic health. It may seem ridiculous when you read an article about how effective the newest "cotton ball diet" is or how easy and quick it is, but for others, they find it a comforting new way to lose weight. About two-thirds, “68.9%” (Ogden) to be exact, of Americans are obese or overweight. With such a serious outbreak, people naturally want to change factors that are completely curable. Even though the idea is a bit off, big advertisers use this fact to sell more foods, diets, or whatever they can offer you while pretending to help you. Advertisers can get away with saying something is healthy, even if it isn't. These advertisers get away with false advertising using sneaky and misleading language describing “healthy” foods and diets. They create food friends and foes and tweak what's on the label. They play on American consumers' desire to be healthier. More and more diets are being introduced in the country, but the number of people is increasing every year. Advertisers should take a step back and rationalize what they are actually selling to the consumer. If something doesn't guarantee weight loss or any health benefits, don't advertise it. This is where government regulations would help. If the government could simply impose more regulations on what is and is not acceptable in the way food advertisers promote their foods, it would help shoppers, especially health-conscious ones, to buy what is right. Nearly a decade ago, “Congress passed a law that revised food labels and required paper in the middle…anyone trying to lose weight or just trying to be health conscious.” It's a domino effect that follows these countless diets that ideally don't seem as terrible because they're hidden under famous, flashy celebrities, clever formulations, and endless before/after promotions. What is even more unfortunate is that these young people view these advertisements as nutritional advice rather than simply seeing someone, such as a nutritionist, who knows what they are talking about and can help them make lifestyle changes by consequence. As Segal states, “The public needs to be better informed about where to get high-level nutritional information and which health professionals can provide it”(1). These advertisements teach a society that it is better to buy something to be healthier rather than simply promoting the importance of a well-balanced meal..