The growing trend in obesity is a critical public health threat in the United States. The term "obesity" refers to an excessive amount of body fat. In scientific terms, obesity occurs when a person consumes more calories than he or she burns. What causes this imbalance between "calories in and calories out" may differ from one person to another. Genetic, environmental, psychological, and other factors may all play a part in the problem. Obesity is …
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…not just a cosmetic disorder but a major risk factor for chronic diseases that needs to be solved. I understand that a long list of objections will be formed by one who hears my solution to the problem, however, this is purely the easiest solution to the prevalence of obesity. I am not about to force my opinion on anyone, only stating that it could be a very effective method to solving the growing problem.