Exercise 2
As opposed to what David Zinczenco, editor-in-chief of Men's Health magazine, expressed in his article, "Don't Blame the Eater", there are multiple realistic and convenient substitutes for fast-food eating. Many Americans get in the habit of eating at fast-food restaurants such as McDonald's, Taco Bell, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and Pizza Hut, due to its low-price, wide selection, and easy accessibility. Contrary to the common belief, there is a variety of alternate foods they could consume that are both healthy, delicious, and even realistic in price. For example, instead of a busy business woman stopping at one of the many McDonalds restaurants to grab a quick french fry and super-sized Coke, she could pack a reasonable sized bag of carrot sticks, and an iced tea to quench her thirst. For the teenager who is home alone while his parents are still at work, he could run to the local deli and order a turkey wrap with a side of broccoli salad. All of these options allow average people to take the steps necessary for a healthier society, and a more satisfied nation.
In our world today, people who are overweight are classified as people who are sick, obese, or just lazy. Is being overweight an actual medical issue? Or is it something that has just been coined as undesirable by the skinnier portion of our community? Some people were born as being heavier than the rest, and many people battle day to day with eating disorders. No matter how undesirable these circumstances may seem, healthy eating decisions can only have a positive impact on the human body. It may take baby steps to form the habit of putting down the Big Mac, and picking up those carrot sticks, but what matters is the decision to make a change. Even for the people who are overweight and happen to be sick, obese, or lazy, no bad can come from making healthy decisions for your daily diet. Who knows, those carrot sticks might not taste so bad after all.
Ally
ReplyDeleteCan I just honestly say that the part about putting down the Big Mac made me die of laughter, haha! Anyways yes I completely agree, obesity isn't an issue that can't be resolved. All it takes are baby steps and the will to live a fuller, healthier, and more active lifestyle. Thats why I believe that lawsuits aren't the solution, and making baby steps is. Good job on the assignment!
Bryan Villasenor
Ally, I really liked how you gave ideas for food ideas, like the baby carrots and broccoli salads. I agree with what you said about incorporating healthy food into our lives so that we can live healthier, and that eating healthy is a choice that all of us can do. Good job :)
ReplyDeleteHey Ally! I especially loved the points you covered in your second paragraph. Society has branded obese people as "lazy" but there are many other reasons that they could be struggling with their weight. The pressure society has placed on people to be skinny has most likely only added to negative effects like eating disorders. People should be encouraged to eat those carrot sticks to improve their health and life style, not just their appearance. Well done:)
ReplyDelete-Hannah Welch