What is obesity? the definition of obesity is: The state of being obese due to an excess of body fat. The united states of america is considered to be the most obese country in the world. The blame seems to be put on fast food restaurants and american's eating habits. Not only is obesity a strain on american's health but also financially. According to a researcher from RTI: Erick Finkelstein "The results also showed that an obese person has $1,429 per year more medical costs, or about 42 percent more costs, than someone of normal weight. Costs for an obese Medicare recipient are even greater." obese people are spending more on medical bills. Obesity is now considered a disease. Also obesity has no discrination all racial groups are targeted in the obesity epedimic. If america plans to reform its obesity problem it should look to limited fast food suppliers and also more affordable healthy food products.
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