Why America Has To Be Fat (Anthimos Michael)

The article "Why America hats to be fat" is about the increased population of America that are fat, about 60%, and what causes this. Obesity in America is becoming the first society killer. As technological improvements greatly rose after World War II in the food industries, the companies have found ways to allure the consumers to buy and consume their products. As these companies constantly produce what people need, and improve the efficiency of their products. People tend to eat more calories that they burn, making them overweight.
As people learn to spend their free tune watching TV or other activities that don't include exercise in them, they don't burn the calories they eat. No one wants to spend his leisure time exercising and at work few things demand physical activity. People in the 1950's had jobs that demanded more physical activity making them thinner than people today.
The food companies make million of dollars producing these fast foods as people tend to not cook anymore, therefore these products are ideal for Americans. The role of women also played a significant role as women now work the same hours as men and do not have the time to cook 2 hour meals. The economy of America needs the Americans to be fat, the food companies make money out of it. Also people promising fat people that by buying their books, guides and visiting the gym will make them thin again make money also. Its a process that these people take advantage of the fast paced life we live today. Therefore is the title of the article "Why America has to be fat".