Obesity: An American Epidemic

America is known as one of the greatest nations in the world, the land of the free, and the place where any person can make their dreams a reality. It is a prosperous country where people have the option to do whatever they want, in what ever way they choose to. However, there is an alarming new trend on the rise in our country, and it is negatively affecting the lives of many people everyday. The problem is obesity and America is slowly becoming known not only as the richest or most powerful nation in the world, but also the fattest. Increasing trends in improper eating habits, the availability of healthy meal options and lack of exercise have led a growing number of adults and children in this country to become overweight and obese, which is a very serious and even deadly problem that must be resolved immediately.