Obesity has become such an increasing concern that it was even mentioned to be an epidemic by Baker Harrell. It is an epidemic that can only be resolved by changing the mindset of people to pursue a healthier lifestyle. Obesity mainly affected people in these past couple of decades so it is not well-known by the majority of society. I feel like a lot of obese and overweight individuals understand that it is unhealthy but don’t recognize the side effects such as the increase risk of cancer, heart attack, and many other diseases. Someone in class mentioned how a harsher approach may be more beneficial when trying to communicate with obese individuals so that they can be conscientious of their lifestyle. I would have to disagree with this statement because having a negative influence on such a sensitive issue would only discourage the positive outcomes we are fighting for. People that are overweight are constantly teased in school and other settings and would not appreciate being harassed by their doctors and trainers as well. Body image is a very sensitive issue and I am positive that there are a lot of overweight people that have tried diets and pills to lose weight. The lack of success must be overwhelming and some may only find comfort in food, ending their goals and making them feel devastated. I feel like the choice to be healthy must be decided by the person that is overweight and supported by trainers and friends. We must inform the masses of research results and somehow convince them that a change is possible and doable.
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