Via: MedicalBillingAndCoding.org
"Obesity in America." Medical Billing and Coding. Medical Billing and Coding, June 2009. Web. 14 Sept. 2011.
This article is actually a picturial depiction of facts and statistics regarding America's problem with obesity. Filled to the brim with knowledge, advising people of the looming problem of being overweight, the creator of the picture is intent on advising America about the changes that have occurred in the lifestyle of the obese and overweight. The graphic has information ranging from how portion sizes have grown, to how even being friends with someone who is overweight may lead to your own heightened risks of weight gain. Each of the different segments on the picture give more information on the risks that come with being unhealthy, such as the percentage of overweight people by state, and the greater risk of depression and stress. It depicts graphically, the change in portion sizes, nearly doubling in weight and content. Using images of overweight people helps to put the image into perspective and captivate the audience. The author uses the pictures to their advantage by pulling people in with the stimulating colors and graphics. Simply using percentages and facts, it makes it easy to understand and allows the reader/observer to be easily captivated within the subject. Fallacies or biases weren't especially apparent, given that the subject is about educating the world to be healthier and does not really have any negative intent. Well created and captivating, the article does a good job of presenting the facts in a showy manner without being to forthcoming.
I really enjoy this topic. I have always been conscious with weight in general, coming from a family with a history of weight issues, it's always been an important topic to me. I was easily able to find legitimate connections between the degradation of society, and the uprising of America's level of obesity. As frightening as the topic may seem, I think that it is good for everyone because we are all affected by the tendency to lean towards fast and unhealthy food, and an inactive lifestyle. I think it is a good topic for everyone, simply because we are all affected by America, and the strong hold that weight has on our people.
I really enjoy this topic. I have always been conscious with weight in general, coming from a family with a history of weight issues, it's always been an important topic to me. I was easily able to find legitimate connections between the degradation of society, and the uprising of America's level of obesity. As frightening as the topic may seem, I think that it is good for everyone because we are all affected by the tendency to lean towards fast and unhealthy food, and an inactive lifestyle. I think it is a good topic for everyone, simply because we are all affected by America, and the strong hold that weight has on our people.
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ReplyDeleteWell thought out and worded. Very versatile topic, could go many directions with it, but definitely doable. Covered well, done well... Altogether awesome! :)
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