Over the last century Obesity has become an epidemic in the U.S. From what was originally taken as joke, obesity is now a nationwide problem that is quickly becoming the number one causes of deaths in the U.S. Obesity can lead to various other chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, and more. The film “Half Ton Man” displays how serious the effects of obesity can have on the body. The movie goes in depth of how obesity can haunt people’s lives for years, and how some can never escape the psychological effects of obesity. The film follows multiple individuals struggling not only trying to lose weight, but to also keep it off. It is insane how the want to eat is greater than the want to live for some of them. “Half Ton Man” does a great job highlighting that obesity is …show more content…
Many will say that those who are obese should just stop eating or get on a diet, but it is not that as simple as that. There are multiple psychological factors to go along with obesity. In “Half Ton Man”, the film talks about how there are receptors in the brain that constantly tell he or she are not hungry regardless of how much that person just ate. The constant want for food just because the brain is telling him or her. Another psychological factor is the fact that the want for food overtakes every other need for survival. Patrick Deuel and Michael Hebranko are both followed throughout the movie, showing how obesity takes over their daily lives. Patrick is shown throughout the movie trying to lose weight, with not only having surgery but also meeting with numerous doctors
As the rising epidemic of obesity has attracted considerable media attention, so has the promotion for maintaining healthy wellbeing. Tom Naughton’s documentary, Fat Head, is a stellar model of this media attention. It examines the exact cause of weight gain, and the reliability of the Government’s nutritional guidelines. The contention of Fat Head is that the U.S Government and Morgan Spurlock (the creator of Super Size Me) present misleading information. However, Naughton’s bias becomes apparent through the careful selection of film techniques, and the silencing of certain characters, who may express opposing viewpoints. The ideal audience of this documentary, parents and concerned parties such as medical professionals, are invited to agree that the U.S Government and Spurlock are deceptive.
The author brings in the mental health aspect and talks about the ridicule that is a part of a heavy person’s life regularly. She notes that people will make rude comments, or comment about what they have in their grocery cart at the store. She states that people are not that into getting medical help by reason of a doctor almost always attributing health issues to the fact a person is fat. She talks about how she has tried so many times to lose weight, but she realized that she needed to just make peace with her body. Spake and Worley disagree on how people should handle their addiction.
Obesity and opposition are the two main issues of this film. The issue of obesity, treated lightly in the beginning of the film and then severely by the end, reflects society’s approach to weight loss. To ...
David Wolfe claims that people have “forgot about our instincts” and says, “it has led us to an obesity crisis” (Hungry for Change). Our processed diet and indoor lifestyle has led to too many calories and not enough nutrients. The documentary brings about these consequences of the latest diet trends and the effects of the seemingly healthy way to change your life. This segment in the documentary contains personal testimonies from experts like Kris Carr and Jon Gabriel that are more compelling than just stating the facts. Both experts agree and testify that diets don’t work and often times have a negative effect of gaining back the weight if not
The documentary, titled Killer at Large: Why Obesity is America’s Greatest Threat, is a documentary shedding some light on the growing trend of America and its expanding waistlines. The documentary is geared to unmask the epidemic of obesity in our country. The film sheds some light on how our society is fixated with living and unhealthy lifestyle. The film goes on to inform you on how bad the situation really is, where two-thirds of the American population qualifies as obese or overweight. The documentary tries to uncover the root and causes of how this epidemic came to be and how it can be reversed.
This country places great value on achieving the perfect body. Americans strive to achieve thinness, but is that really necessary? In his article written in 1986 entitled “Fat and Happy?,” Hillel Schwartz claims that people who are obese are considered failures in life by fellow Americans. More specifically, he contends that those individuals with a less than perfect physique suffer not only disrespect, but they are also marginalized as a group. Just putting people on a diet to solve a serious weight problem is simply not enough, as they are more than likely to fail. Schwartz wants to convey to his audience that people who are in shape are the ones who make obese people feel horrible about themselves. Schwartz was compelled to write this essay,
Newsweek’s target audience is young educated men who have not quite established their own families yet. (Khan Javed) With this audience, it is not too late to take charge of your life and your well being. The author commented that there is research that connected weight to a shorter life span and this might hit the reader harder if they are younger because they have not completely lived their lives yet. Men also tend want more power or be top dog, it is in their genetics. Daily and Ellin wrote “American men would not be able to compete globally, participate in international business, or win wars”(Dailey,Ellin). This statement affect the target audience by belittling them and not letting them become the best they possible could. And guys who have done much for the career they have, they will not be called lazy and prove them wrong. They also quote doctor Gaessar, “ There’s this general perception that weight can be controlled if you have enough will-power , that it’s just about calories in and calories out”(Daily, Ellin). Making it sound so easy, makes it something easy to compete with, Men have a natural instinct to compete and be the bigger, better person. The authors making being thin sound easy will stretch the target audience to take charge of their bodies and control what goes inside of
The film starts with what the government and many food companies say: that people become obese because do not exercise as much as they eat, and that obesity is caused by lack of effort. As the film suggest, exercise can moderate
One of the researchers that stood out to me most was doctor David Nathan. He addresses the question concerning diabetes prevention. David Nathan is the director of the diabetes center in Massachusetts’s general hospital. Additionally, The Weight of The Nation Movie...
The irony is the fact that a majority of Americans are fat by national standards. Over 90 percent of women don't conform to the diet standards developed by insurance companies in the 60s. The media create a need to lose weight because they realize most Americans aren't statistically thin. By creating a standard of what is "normal" and then creating a need to achieve this normality, an industry of dependence is born - dependence upon diet pr...
Brody, Jane E. “Attacking the Obesity Epidemic by First Figuring Out Its Cause.” New York Times. 12 September 2011. Print.
Obesity and overweight remain the two major social problems in the United States. Apart from the fact that obesity and overweight are dangerous by themselves, they also cause a variety of negative health consequences. Our lives our overloaded with tasks and obligations, and we often choose to eat something fast. “Fast”, however, does not necessarily imply “useful”, and more and more people face the risks of becoming obese even at young age. Because obesity has already become a national i...
Obesity is a serious condition that has generated a discussion on whether or not to be classified as a disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity is the body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, which is calculated based on the person’s height and weight. For years, our society has been facing the obesity challenge, which can be extremely costly once it leads to several diseases. Thus, because of the constant increase of percentage of people with obesity, the American Medical Association (AMA) proposed in June 18, 2013 to classify obesity as a disease. Their argument was that obesity increases the risks of countless health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension etc. Moreover, it increases morbidity and mortality. By considering obesity as a disease, their aim was to maximize researches and funding, which will focus on obesity from different medical and health approach levels. Their idea of classifying obesity as a disease was in accordance with the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute’s declaration of 1995. The institute declared, “ Obesity is a complex multifactorial chronic disease developing from multiple interactive influences of numerous factors.” In 2012, the CDC data showed 34.9% of adults obese and 17% of obese children. These numbers are very alarming especially since the struggle to deter certain factors contributing into this condition is still a challenge. Among the struggles, there are the people’s rights versus health regulations to keep them as healthy as possible like the former mayor Bloomberg regulation on soft drinks size cut. During CNN’s show GPS of Sunday 2, 2014, the host Zacharia...
Those who are overweight and obese not only impact themselves but they also impact their peers and fellow citizens. The responsibility of American’s to help those who are suffering from obesity is absent. This is understandable, considering we are not responsible for the actions of others. However, change arrives when other’s no longer stand idly by watching suffering. Those who suffer from addictions or psychiatric abnormalities experience greater success in getting back on...
Obesity is a common condition that affects thousands around the world. Its causes may vary from simply eating too much to not getting the exercise needed to attempting to quit smoking. Treatment of this condition may be as simple as getting the right diet or exercise, or a planned schedule from one’s physician. Obesity may be heredity or may be a result of any of the above mentioned causes. It is a serious matter to be dealt with yet may be treated easily.