Persuasive Essay On Technology And Obesity

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Alanya Odom
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English
July 15, 2016
I am writing my paper on how technology has advanced over the years. It has impacted society in a negative way. Obesity in today’s generation continues to multiply every day. This generations childhood is where it takes a turn, do you believe it is for the better? Or would you argue this statement and say it is for the worse? This is an analysis of how modern day technology is impacting our generation and future generations in an unhealthy obese approach.
A deficiency of physical activity definitely plays a big role to the obesity plague. “Factors influencing obesity rates include technology, urban lifestyle and availability of inexpensive high-calorie food. About 73 million people, or one-third of …show more content…

Obesity and the lack of physical activity has not just affected us but all the other areas around us as well, and to most people that is a shocker. “China and Brazil have had the highest decline in total physical activity over a course of five and eight years respectively, driven by reductions in work-related activities and physical activity at home.” “The University of North Carolina study attributes declines in physical activity to the shifts from agricultural-based sectors to manufacturing and service sectors, and access to technology at work and in homes.” (Technology negatively affecting our health, study show). It has become a worldwide pandemic, but this outbreak can be …show more content…

New advanced technology is great and is very helpful, but it also has unfavorable set back’s. Obesity is by far in my opinion the biggest downfall when it comes to technology. Obesity is a chronic disease and needs to be taken more serious. It can cause type two diabetes, bone and joint disease, heart disease, and many more. This is why I chose to write my paper on obesity and how technology is a key factor that participates in the epidemic.

Work Cited
Qidwae, A. (2012). Technology negatively affecting our health, study shows. [online] jsonline.com. Available at: : http://www.jsonline.com/news/health/technology-is-negatively-affecting-our-health-according-to-a-recent-study-ub6630h-163364366.html [Accessed 11 Jul. 2016].
US News & World Report. (2012). Modern Technology Adds to Worldwide Obesity Woes: Report. [online] Available at: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2012/08/23/modern-technology-adds-to-worldwide-obesity-woes-report [Fals,
Angela. "State of Health The Florida Hospital Blog." Childhood Obesity & Technology – What's the Connection? N.p., 9 Aug. 2013. Web. 16 July 2016. Accessed 11 Jul. 2016].
"Technology and Obesity." Technology and Culture. Ferron, 12 Sept. 2012. Web. 16 July 2016.

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