Identify at least three environmental factors that you believe have contributed to the increase in obesity in the U.S. in the last 50 years and explain how
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Answers will vary, but should include any three of the following:
• More food product advertising in all forms of media.
• Increased production of low-cost foods with empty calories.
• Increased use of convenience foods and fast food meals; many more options for fast food are available; people have less time to have family meals together because of busy lifestyle.
• Sedentary nature of many jobs.
• Use of automated equipment, digital technologies, and labor saving devices has reduced the physical activity required to complete daily tasks.
• Recreational time spent in front of the television, computer, or other electronic devices; more sedentary options are available than ever before, including video games.
• Decline of physical education in schools.
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