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Obesity In America Essay

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Elyette Millar
Professor Ross
English 102
30 January 2023
Modern Argument
Obesity in America
More than two thirds of adults in the United States are either obese or overweight. 36.5 percent of adults are obese with another 32.5 percent overweight. That is more than two-thirds of adults in the United States are overweight or have obesity. Limiting the availability of fast food and their locations can decrease the obesity rates in the United States. Fast food is one of the top contributors to obesity and should be more regulated. The unhealthy ingredients in fast food are addictive, leading to an increased BMI. Having less access to fast food will limit the consumption and it is an affordable way to effectively lower obesity.
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