The obesity rate amongst people in the United States are continuing to grow. The importance of living a healthy lifestyle can make one feel like a better person. Most importantly, it starts out with our eating habits and how often we exercise. This morning I read an article on SFGate regarding Richmond voters deciding to tax soda in the fall. The tax will include a penny-per-ounce surcharge; hence, offering a way to at least mitigate obesity. I am strong believer in diminishing the obesity rate.
There are tons of fast food restaurants everywhere, that tempts us to eat unhealthy. It all starts out with the unhealthy foods in these certain restaurants. Imagine the youth of our future, if the obesity rate keeps up, youth will be at higher risk for severe medical conditions.I think it is a very good idea that Richmond is going to take this step because soda lacks nutritional value; with that said, even a twinkie has some nutritional value. According to the article by Carolyn Jones, deaths can be prevented as well; a nation-wide soda tax much like Richmond would prevent 100,000 cases of heart disease, 8,000 strokes, and 26,000 deaths over the next decade according to a study by UCSF, San Francisco General Hospital, and Columbia University (Jones 2012).
The question ,"When should I start?" The answer is now. Proper dieting and exercise is the key to prevent obesity. Don't be a statistic, be healthy.
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