Obesity: Modern-Day Epidemic - Fats, Sugars, and Empty Calories

In America today, obesity - the state of being very overweight - is not simple a problem, it's a national crisis. Two out of every three American adults are overweight, and one out of three is officially obese. Excess weight and obesity, however, are no longer simply adult health risks, for out nation's children are threatened like never before. In this book, you will learn how fast food and the fast-food industry have shaped not only our bodies but also our society. You will also explore things we can do to recognize health risks in our own lives and combat the fast-food industry's power over American mealtime.