However, there are some things that we aren't aware of.
These are some facts about obesity that you might not know...
Did you know that::
1. A group of overweight Americans have sued several US fast food restaurants and accused them of serving food that causes obesity?
2. Fast food companies such as Mc Donald's and Burger King are currently participating in a campaign that tells young Americans to eat healthier diet?
(According to BBC News from July 25, 2002)
3. Between 1980 and 2000, obesity rates doubled for adults. About the 30% of the adults in the United States are obese.
4. Only about 25% of U.S. adults eat the recommended five or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day.
(According to Centers for Disease Control website)
However, to prevent people from becoming obese, there are few good facts too!!
Did you know these facts too?::
1. Some companies no longer sell sweets and soft drinks to primary schools.
2. Some of the larger food companies are funding healthy eating and exercise promotional campaigns, through books, pamphlets and websites
3. The food industry is currently labelling foods with the levels of protein, fat, carbohydrate, sugar, salt and energy content per serve and per 100 grams of food - which is required by the law.
(According to Health Matter the Pulse)
However, we have to keep on telling people about these facts in order to keep them aware of how unhealthy eating habits can cause obesity. ^^
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Yes, I noticed that.
When I was in high school, vending-machines that sell soda and candy had to go and was no longer sold.
Oh, did you know about Cookie Monster not being allowed to sing about cookies all the time? He was promoting healty eating habits in this one episode, and it was so weird because Cookie Monster isn't Cookie Monster without his cookie! But it's good that they're trying to teach children how to eat healthily.
Those facts are very interesting! If only they have a list like these posted on bill boards, then everyone could see them and learn something about food and obesity.
I think the reason why people do not get to eat as much fruits and veggies as they used to is because they rely too much on processed, pre-packaged food, and most of those are high in fat and sodium. Yuck!
I was surprised to see what American teenagers eating & drinking at lunch. High calorie foods and colorful juice!! There were red, blue, yellow..various kinds of colors.
I wanted to invite them to Japan and let them eat healthy Japanese foods.
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