Obesity is currently plaguing the United States. In 1985, every state had less than 20% obesity among its residents. In 2004, only seven states’ population was less than 20% obese. (Overweight and Obesity: Obesity Trends)

This plague can only be compared to the cocaine epidemic of the 1970’s and 1980’s. These years spawned many movies about the epidemic. These movies include such hits as “Blow” and “Scarface.” Currently, there are many movies informing Americans of the plague they are suffering through. Some of these movies include “Supersize Me” and “Sizing Up Obesity.”

Obesity is generally considered as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or over if you are 5’ 4”. This equates to roughly 30 pounds. To calculate your body mass index, you take your weight in kilograms, and divide it by your height (in meters) squared. This gives you an approximation of your body mass index, and from there you can learn your overall health status.

My paper is the solution to this problem. This paper argues that the war on obesity can be won with proper education and support from the school systems. If children learn what to eat, when to eat, and can learn to limit themselves obesity can become a problem of the past.

[This sounds interesting. Just keep in mind that if you are comparing obesity to cocaine and calling for a war on obesity, the war on drugs hasn't gone so well. You might want to consider the differences between drugs and fat in explaining how the war on obesity is a war that can be won. This sounds interesting, though.]


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