Ap English synthesis essay obesity

Obesity is a medical condition in which excess fats have grown and accumulated to the point of harm, and a shortened life expectancy. Obesity is a problem that has been more prominent in the 20th and 21st century and is now a main concern for both society and the government. It is the citizen’s duty to resolve this epidemic known as obesity in the United States. American society has created the concept of obesity. They identified what the perfect human should look like, and has outcasted everyone who does no resemble that, most commonly obese people. The Barbie character that is a landmark fashion doll and cultural icon portrays this perfect human figure (Source E). This perception of the perfect human has a negative psychological effect on these obese people. People start to call themselves fat and put themselves down; this is known as “The Language of Fat”. Not only is this a female problem it also courses through the male thought process. When men are overweight they lack self confidence and the drive to go after the things they want such as a job promotion or a girl they want to ask out due to this “Language of Fat” that they tell themselves they aren’t good enough(Source D). Due to this the psychological effect causes people to become depressed, and due to this eat more. Society encourages the eating of unhealthy foods which is a main contributor to obesity. Places such as McDonalds and Burger King make unhealthy food easily accessible and cheap for the average American. This can be contagious through the public with other people craving a fast food place, and then you too begin to crave fast food. Research shows that when people eat and are obese, their friends have a 57% increase to become obese. The closer the friendship means the higher the chance of becoming obese as well (Source G). Due to this there is an increase of obesity in specific areas of the country while in other places there are low numbers. Not only does America increase obesity