The Killer At Large movie was very eye opening. I knew that obesity was a huge problem in the United States, but I didn’t know the extent of the problem. Sooner or later if there is nothing done with obesity in the U.S. then everyone will become obese. It is sad that twelve year olds have to resort to surgery to become “skinny” in reality what they should be doing is eating healthy and exercising. In our society today it is easy to get food that is unhealthy for you and then go home and watch TV on the couch. This obesity problem isn’t just another problem to be solve it really is a “killer”. It is one of the most pressing issues of our day because as we move forward the society gets less and less healthy. I thought it was interesting how many people in the movie too their stress and anger out by eating. Not only were they emotional eaters, but also they were eating food that was very unhealthy for them. This emotional eating was turning their life into a life that was completely unhealthy. They could try and get rid of certain emotions by taking a run instead of eating a hamburger. I think if people would choose healthier choices such as exercise and moderation control instead of video games and fast food the obesity problem in the Untied States could decrease.
I would say in this epidemic I am a citizen who wants to change things, but doesn’t know how. Recently, I have become a healthier person than I used to be because I know what being unhealthy can do to people. However, It is hard when you’re in a rush just to go to McDonalds and go through the drive thru. I hope, as I get older I am not a person who will lose their life to obesity because I choose to eat right and exercise frequently. I hope that my kids will also be healthy. I will teach them a proper meal, and to take stress and other emotions out by something much healthier than eating fast food. The United States needs to learn that this obesity problem won’t fix itself. We need to fix our lives to be healthier, so we can live longer.
