What Is The Whale Watching In Australia Persuasive Essay
Whale Watching in Australia Just Got Easier
Every Australian spends hours of their life surfing on the golden beaches, located right on their doorstep, having a drink with the mates, only eating sausages cooked on the BBQ (unless of course they are eating vegemite by the spoonful), and acting like the mad sports nuts they are. Somehow above all these assumptions about the people of ‘Down Under’ there is one belief people really can’t get out of their minds, that every Australian has the perfect fit, tan and healthy body.
As much as we would love to believe this convincing lie, reality smacks you in the face when one visits any of our supposedly beautiful beaches, with a quick glance around you can truly see that this is just a myth, and …show more content…
understand the truth. Contrary to belief more then 63% of Australian adult’s overweight or severally obese, this may come to a surprise to people as not many realise how many people are but why is it at such a high number? This is Australia, aren’t we known as the land of the fit and free?
Australia is currently coming in as the 21st most obese country in the world and is growing rapidly, at the second fastest rate, the worst it has been ever. This issue is becoming worse every day and is one of the worst contemporary issues we are facing. Almost 2 in 3 Australian adults are overweight or obese and 1 in 4 children suffer with childhood obesity.
So, when exactly did this Great Southern Land turn into a ticking time bomb for health risks? In 1980 just a slender 15% of Australians were obese. Today this number has more then tripled to an unimaginable 63%. Many people admire the carefree Aussie attitude and laid back attitude to life, but food industry officials in government have determined that our carless nature to what, and how much we eat, may just be the reason for our unhealthy habits.
When you hear the words ‘overweight county’ its most likely the first thing you thought of was the United States of America. Yes, America certainly does have one of the highest percentages of overweight and obese people in the world, but the shocking reality is that our obesity rates are increasing at a higher rate then theirs. If we continue down this path, our country may be become a serious contender to becoming known as the most overweight country, not exactly a title to be proud of.
Aside from showing on your outside appearance, there are many severe health risks and side affects caused by obesity. Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and strokes are a few of the many dangers that are caused because of unhealthy habits. Sleep deprivation is on of the most common problem experienced by people struggling with obesity, which in turn increases the chances of anxiety, depression and other mental issues. Stokes and heart attacks are another affect which can result in hospitalisation and even death.
Many typical Aussies are thought to have confidence and be sure of themselves. A study conducted showed many obese and overweight people have low self-esteem issues and they struggle to be confident around others as they feel they are being judged. Did our rules regarding our accepting nature suddenly shift because somebodies weight did? The opinions of other people and themselves is a major problem many obese people face. And they become the target of bulling and mocking.
We can all agree that obesity is a problem in Australia, and something needs to be done soon.
There are many solutions that could stop the wide spread affects of obesity, starting with the food we eat. Cheap, energy-dense foods, high in salt, sugar and fat, are becoming more abundant. The ever popular takeaway foods once reserved just for late night road trips, and the special occasion Mum was working late, are becoming more and more a part of our everyday routines. Instead of the warm, enjoyable home cooked meals we all miss and remember, we hurriedly eat the cold but convenient, calorie filled food not to enjoy, but another task in our busy …show more content…
schedule.
Finding quick healthy replacements for these foods is the beginning of fighting obesity.
Investing in a slow cooker to cook your meal throughout the day, or having a cooking day once a week and storing the food in the fridge are simple ways to incorporate healthy ways into everyday life. Advertising also plays a very important role in what people decide to eat. In 2005 Macdonald’s spent over $55 million on advertising. If the food is not advertised, it will be easier to avoid it. One other simple solution to helping cure obesity is going on walks or short exercises regularly. You don’t need a gym membership or a personal trainer to get of the couch put down the beer and go for a walk, as simple as it sounds it really
helps.
Obesity in Australia has become a major issue. Affecting around 63% of our population, it harms people physical and mentally. If we don’t act fast our Great Southern Land may just become the land of the Great big people. By making small simple in our exercising and dieting habits, we can change our future and start watching our weight, not just the whales.
Every Australian spends hours of their life surfing on the golden beaches, located right on their doorstep, having a drink with the mates, only eating sausages cooked on the BBQ (unless of course they are eating vegemite by the spoonful), and acting like the mad sports nuts they are. Somehow above all these assumptions about the people of ‘Down Under’ there is one belief people really can’t get out of their minds, that every Australian has the perfect fit, tan and healthy body.
As much as we would love to believe this convincing lie, reality smacks you in the face when one visits any of our supposedly beautiful beaches, with a quick glance around you can truly see that this is just a myth, and …show more content…
understand the truth. Contrary to belief more then 63% of Australian adult’s overweight or severally obese, this may come to a surprise to people as not many realise how many people are but why is it at such a high number? This is Australia, aren’t we known as the land of the fit and free?
Australia is currently coming in as the 21st most obese country in the world and is growing rapidly, at the second fastest rate, the worst it has been ever. This issue is becoming worse every day and is one of the worst contemporary issues we are facing. Almost 2 in 3 Australian adults are overweight or obese and 1 in 4 children suffer with childhood obesity.
So, when exactly did this Great Southern Land turn into a ticking time bomb for health risks? In 1980 just a slender 15% of Australians were obese. Today this number has more then tripled to an unimaginable 63%. Many people admire the carefree Aussie attitude and laid back attitude to life, but food industry officials in government have determined that our carless nature to what, and how much we eat, may just be the reason for our unhealthy habits.
When you hear the words ‘overweight county’ its most likely the first thing you thought of was the United States of America. Yes, America certainly does have one of the highest percentages of overweight and obese people in the world, but the shocking reality is that our obesity rates are increasing at a higher rate then theirs. If we continue down this path, our country may be become a serious contender to becoming known as the most overweight country, not exactly a title to be proud of.
Aside from showing on your outside appearance, there are many severe health risks and side affects caused by obesity. Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and strokes are a few of the many dangers that are caused because of unhealthy habits. Sleep deprivation is on of the most common problem experienced by people struggling with obesity, which in turn increases the chances of anxiety, depression and other mental issues. Stokes and heart attacks are another affect which can result in hospitalisation and even death.
Many typical Aussies are thought to have confidence and be sure of themselves. A study conducted showed many obese and overweight people have low self-esteem issues and they struggle to be confident around others as they feel they are being judged. Did our rules regarding our accepting nature suddenly shift because somebodies weight did? The opinions of other people and themselves is a major problem many obese people face. And they become the target of bulling and mocking.
We can all agree that obesity is a problem in Australia, and something needs to be done soon.
There are many solutions that could stop the wide spread affects of obesity, starting with the food we eat. Cheap, energy-dense foods, high in salt, sugar and fat, are becoming more abundant. The ever popular takeaway foods once reserved just for late night road trips, and the special occasion Mum was working late, are becoming more and more a part of our everyday routines. Instead of the warm, enjoyable home cooked meals we all miss and remember, we hurriedly eat the cold but convenient, calorie filled food not to enjoy, but another task in our busy …show more content…
schedule.
Finding quick healthy replacements for these foods is the beginning of fighting obesity.
Investing in a slow cooker to cook your meal throughout the day, or having a cooking day once a week and storing the food in the fridge are simple ways to incorporate healthy ways into everyday life. Advertising also plays a very important role in what people decide to eat. In 2005 Macdonald’s spent over $55 million on advertising. If the food is not advertised, it will be easier to avoid it. One other simple solution to helping cure obesity is going on walks or short exercises regularly. You don’t need a gym membership or a personal trainer to get of the couch put down the beer and go for a walk, as simple as it sounds it really
helps.
Obesity in Australia has become a major issue. Affecting around 63% of our population, it harms people physical and mentally. If we don’t act fast our Great Southern Land may just become the land of the Great big people. By making small simple in our exercising and dieting habits, we can change our future and start watching our weight, not just the whales.