Research Paper on:
Problem of Obesity

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of the most distressing of all overweight populations, inasmuch as youth is not a time to be spent worrying about diets and weight loss. Modern adolescent diets reflect the  significant pressures that are placed upon impressionable teens; whether the influence is that of popular culture, athletics or religious affiliations, teenagers are faced with difficult choices when it comes to  food. In order to maintain a sense of acceptance, adolescents often forego the necessary elements of a proper and healthful diet in exchange for one full of simple sugars,  worthless carbohydrates and empty calories. When protein is allowed into the diet, it is typically in the form of a fast food hamburger or other kind of inadequate source.  Educating teenagers about the importance of proper nutrition is a difficult task, in that this particular age group has a tendency to follow the leader when it comes to  inappropriate dietary choices that ultimately lead to obesity. Exercise is a critical component to reducing an adolescents chance of becoming obese, in that  it greatly contributes to the expenditure of energy so necessary for body weight regulation. Studies have illustrated lack of exercise is a common occurrence for the American adolescents in  particular, with findings indicating how not only are American teens less active, but they also fall below what is considered to be levels adequate for maintaining good health. Pertinent  to these findings is the statistic that shows only one-third of these young people are able to fulfill the minimum fitness standards for their age group. Directly related to  this lack of energy expenditure is that of obesity, along with several other potentially unhealthful ailments. "...One out of every five American children will develop clinical symptoms of coronary