Obesity is a growing problem in the United States. With obesity rates increasing, something must be done to prevent this massive problem. There are ways to do this, including educating younger ages, improving nutritional information in restaurants, and providing more space for citizens to engage in physical activity. Studies have linked obesity to many factors, from ear infections and pollution to air conditioning and social relationships. obese people. The reason why Americans are obese is due to the increasing luxury afforded to them. Obesity is a growing problem in the United States, and with all the privileges afforded to its citizens, the country has become increasingly lazy. With portion sizes increasing and physical activity decreasing, it's easy to see how obesity rates have skyrocketed. Obesity is a huge problem that needs to be solved because it affects everyone, unlike most problems. People of all genders, ages and races are at risk of becoming obese. Obesity rates in the United States have nearly doubled over the past twenty years. Something must be done to not only prevent the continued rise in obesity rates, but also to dramatically increase the percentage of obese people in America. The best way to start a healthcare revolution in America is to start with young people. The United States has the highest percentile of overweight children in the world. About a quarter of children aged four to five and a third of children aged ten to eleven are considered overweight. Obese children will most likely become overweight parents. A child with an obese parent is ten percent more likely to raise obese children and so the cycle continues (McBride, 2010). As the years go by, the rate of obesity increases because children eat more and more and become less and less active. Many would say that children should not focus on their weight because children should lead a youth without worries, but with obesity. affects a child far more than those who make this argument realize. Being overweight can lead to increased risks of several serious illnesses and even lead to deterioration in mental health due to low self-esteem and social discrimination. Overweight children are also at least twice as likely to suffer from heart disease, diabetes and orthopedic problems (Internicola, 2009). Unfortunately, children are even more likely than adults to adopt unhealthy lifestyles...