1. Obesity, a Huge Epidemic in Society Advanced English 10

2. What is Obesity? Obesity: condition factoring because of excessive body fat Being 20% above your following age, height, and weight range (BMI) is considered obese In America 30-35% of the population is obese Body Max Index (BMI) is the scale used to determine obesity and other weight statuses

4. Causes of Obesity Binge eating: over eating Heredity: children adopt habits of their parents Lack of active work: no exercise, no physical active, etc.

5. Affect on health DiabetesHypertensionStroke Coronary artery disease High blood pressure

7. Problem Solving Exercise: run, bike, swim, etc. Eat healthy: eat moderate portions, eat plenty of whole grain, fruits, and vegetables Dieting: limit fat calories Surgery: Stomach stapling Intestinal bypass Jaw wiring

8. Schools taking Action Decrease the portion of food given in cafeterias Limiting the quantity of junk food distributed throughout the school (cafeteria, vending machines) Schools are adding water fountains in their school and kids are given a water bottle that they can fill at the beginning of the day Adding more active activities Dance marathons Intramural sports More endurance activities in Physical Education

9. Counter Argument Although it is unhealthy to be obese or overweight it is also unhealthy to be underweight or anorexic. So with the right exercise and the appropriate eating habits your chances at a healthy life style will be achievable.

10. Bibliography Websites/ Books: Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th Edition, 1 Oct 2009, pg. 1, 1p, Reading Level (Lexile) Obesity: Preventing and Managing the Global Epidemic. Singapore: World Health Organization, 2004. 108-111. Print. Parker-Pope, Tara. "School Water Fountains to Prevent Obesity." Well (2009): 1. Web. 20 Apr 2010. Pictures: Shepphird, Sari. "BMI charts." http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BkVJrjpM8J8/Sy0Kuvy_g4I/AAAAAA AAFJM/uxGLw85LmdI/s400/bmi-chart.jpg. Jones & Bartlett Publishers, 19 Apr 2010. Web. 19 Apr 2010. "Childhood Obesity." http://www.21stcenturynewz.com/images/obesitychart.jpg. GMO Foods, 19 Apr 2010. Web. 19 Apr 2010. "Obesity effect on health." http://66.59.67.160/images/Obesity.jpg. healthizwise.com, 30 Jan 2009. Web. 19 Apr 2010.