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Unemployment In America

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It is brought to the attention of people all around the world that unemployment rates of citizens in the United States as well as the percentage of those who are obese, continue to drastically increase. The CDC reported that at least seventeen percent of children in the US from the age of two to nineteen are obese. In 2010, it was also reported that the rate of obesity has remained steady for five years for men and nearly ten years for women and children. “...about 34.9 percent of US adults, or 78.6 million people, are obese and that obesity-related conditions, such as heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, are some of the leading causes of preventable death.”(Opposing Viewpoints) As for unemployment, after the financial and economic crisis …show more content…

But America is also suffering from power outages. Due to the waste of electricity and the constant need for electricity in the homes, we need to figure out a way to solve our energy addiction or however you would like to put it. Unfortunately, the rise of obesity and unemployment means that more and more people are sitting at home requiring even more energy. Simply sitting around the house all day doing nothing needs to come to a stop. So now I propose the solution. Unemployed men and women will gather to work what I like to call the handmill. As it is known, windmills provide clean energy and electricity for people all around the world. People will line up to move the “windmill” physically by hand to usefully dispense energy and electricity for the town. For each hour you work, you will receive ten dollars. Considering the wide range of people who are unemployed, you would only be needed to work 3-5 hours a day. Using this method will not only furnish effective and clean energy, but also get people out of the house giving them something else to do, besides sit around all …show more content…

“Within five days of changing to a sedentary lifestyle, your body increases plasma triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, and insulin resistance.” Meaning, you are jeopardizing your chances of weight loss (or put risking weight gain), due to the fact that your blood sugar levels have taken a tremendous leap and your muscles aren’t taking in any fat. Your oxygen consumption will eventually drop after two weeks of this routine lifestyle you have going on. This obviously turns to the point where the stairs will be even harder to climb, and who wants or needs that struggle in life. Worst case scenario, sitting is literally killing you. Good news however, there is an alternative that is not as

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