Author(s): LIBAL AUTUMN

Health

In America today, obesity, the state of being very overweight, is not simply a problem, it's a national crisis. Two out of every three American adults are overweight, and one out of three is officially obese. Overweight and obesity, however, are no longer simply adult health risks, for our nation's children are threatened like never before. One out of every six people between the ages of six and nineteen is also overweight, with an additional one out of six in danger of becoming overweight. Experts now fear that obesity will soon be even more than a crisis; it will be the American way of life. Although many factors lie behind America's bulging bodies, fast food is one of the most significant. Many experts agree: we Americans do not simply eat fast food; we lead fast-food lifestyles. In this book, you will learn how fast food and the fast-food industry have shaped not only our bodies but also our society. You will also explore things we can do to recognize health risks in our own lives and combat the fast-food industry's power over American mealtime.