Obesity - One Problem, Many Solutions...

In a country where more than one third of the population is obese, is easy to attain this responsibility to different external aspects such as, the amount of harmful products in the supermarkets, the many campaigns advertising unhealthy food, the lack of walking required in big cities, and even the high prices on healthy food.





And although all these and many other aspects have contributed over years with obesity, the important question today is: What is the solution? Now that the damage is done, it's time to look for alternatives in which we can revert the situation, and be a healthier country.



In my personal opinion education is key. I was never taught during high school years what a calorie is, and what the nutritional fact in each product means. So, what do you think would be a good solution besides educating the population? Do you think food companies should take part on this matter? Or is it just the government's responsibility?





Now it's your turn... What is the solution?












US Data (Obesity and Overweight)

Causes of Obesity in America

The Official US Obesity Rate Timeline