Critical Response on Obesity in America Documentary
2-Page Essay Response
Obesity in America has reached a crisis point. Two out of every three Americans are overweight and one out of every three is obese. Moreover, one in three are expected to have diabetes by 2050.
In a 2-page essay response, discuss how various ethnicities are impacted by the epidemic of obesity in regard to cultural background, education, and social trends of American culture.
In the documentary, Josh Rushing explores the world of cheap food for Americans living at the margins. Discuss how the problem of obesity in American culture got so out of hand. Moreover, discuss some of the major deterrents to eating healthy and how the road to a healthier diet can be paved early in life. Cite scenes and dialogue from the documentary to support your analysis and perspectives
