A jeremiad is basically a warning that is passed usually through writing. Today in a America there could be many jeremiads written on many different topics. I think one of the main topics people need to be warned about is obesity in America. Today, America is one of if not the most obese country in the world and people need to be concerned about that and begin to take action. There are many reasons why obesity is so prevalent today. Everyone knows that there have always been fast food restaurants and this is probably the main cause of obesity. There are so many different types of fast food chains that make great tasty comfort food that people love to eat especially when they are in a hurry, but most people do not realize the effect the food can take on you after a while. It is so greasy and fattening and filled with calories. The majority of them are heart attacks in a meal. The next reason for obesity is the lack of outdoor play. Not too long ago, during the summer when you walked outside or through a neighborhood you could spot kids in almost every front yard, either playing sports or making up games and finding ways to have fun. Today when you go outside you hardly see anyone. That is due to new technology and laziness. Today many kids say it is too hot to go outside so they either sit inside and watch television, play on the computer, or play video games. People are beginning to realize this and their are now even organizations and such that promote playing outside. They even have commercials and ads on it. So it is good to see people are beginning to take precautions. So if one is to read what i just wrote, i hope they would use the information i have given them and take actions upon them. Stop eating fast food and junk food instead, make a salad or something. And parents, restrict the amount of television time and video game time your kids have. If everyone begins to take action the obesity in America will lower.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Peterson "Obesity" Jeremiad
A jeremiad is basically a warning that is passed usually through writing. Today in a America there could be many jeremiads written on many different topics. I think one of the main topics people need to be warned about is obesity in America. Today, America is one of if not the most obese country in the world and people need to be concerned about that and begin to take action. There are many reasons why obesity is so prevalent today. Everyone knows that there have always been fast food restaurants and this is probably the main cause of obesity. There are so many different types of fast food chains that make great tasty comfort food that people love to eat especially when they are in a hurry, but most people do not realize the effect the food can take on you after a while. It is so greasy and fattening and filled with calories. The majority of them are heart attacks in a meal. The next reason for obesity is the lack of outdoor play. Not too long ago, during the summer when you walked outside or through a neighborhood you could spot kids in almost every front yard, either playing sports or making up games and finding ways to have fun. Today when you go outside you hardly see anyone. That is due to new technology and laziness. Today many kids say it is too hot to go outside so they either sit inside and watch television, play on the computer, or play video games. People are beginning to realize this and their are now even organizations and such that promote playing outside. They even have commercials and ads on it. So it is good to see people are beginning to take precautions. So if one is to read what i just wrote, i hope they would use the information i have given them and take actions upon them. Stop eating fast food and junk food instead, make a salad or something. And parents, restrict the amount of television time and video game time your kids have. If everyone begins to take action the obesity in America will lower.
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People in Europe are getting fatter as well because of places like McDonalds and Burger King. We are, indeed, becoming a passive, spectator culture. We sit and watch games on TV instead of participating in community sports, etc. Michelle Obama would support your jeremiad.
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