A new study by The Lancet, a U.K. Medical Journal, reported that by 2025, one in five people will most likely be obese.
The US is labeled worldwide as the fattest country out there, however, the reality is that obesity is commonplace throughout the world.

The Medical Journal stated that more than half of worldwide obesity cases are centered in 10 different countries. The top country for obesity in men and women is China, followed by the US. Also ranking high are Brazil, Russia and Mexico.

There are a lot of misconceptions about what obesity is. Although many blur the lines between being obese and being overweight, there is a clear distinction between the two.

Obesity is when one has a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, while overweight is when one’s BMI is between 25 and 30. BMI is the proportion of one’s weight relative to their height.
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, there are many risks associated with obesity such as: diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, liver disease and many more.

The rate at which the obesity rate is increasing is very shocking considering that there have been many measures taken worldwide to promote healthy eating.
Obesity is usually caused by a large intake of calories and/or a lack of exercise.

This doesn’t necessarily mean that we should stop eating junk food or fast food, it just means that we should limit our intake of unhealthy food and have a healthier lifestyle.

Teens should have at least one hour of exercise per day. It is not that much exercise. Just taking a walk or a jog around your neighborhood is better for you than staying at home and watching Netflix.

Just six years ago, First Lady Michelle Obama created the “Let’s Move” campaign. This campaign was aimed to promote exercise and to reduce childhood obesity.
“We have created an ideal environment for gaining weight. Fast food restaurants are everywhere and we have transportation that makes our lives so much easier,” sophomore Cindy Ma said.

Obesity is not a contagious disease. There isn’t any medicine to prevent it. It all depends on you. Obesity is a problem that we can prevent from happening.

Obesity is a serious problem in not only, the US, but the world.
“We need to address this issue immediately,” sophomore Marina Chen said.
Talk to your doctors and figure out what steps you need to take to have a healthier lifestyle. After all, you only live once.