My research paper is how advertising is contributing to the obesity epidemic. I discuss the clever ways companies are making money off one good television commercial in between our Love and Hip Hop shows knowing we’re not going to change the channel. I’m still having a hard time figuring out how exactly politics relates to advertising and obesity. Also, because my topic is so specific, finding credible information is hard because everyone has their own opinion on the topic, but is it a fact. Other than needing small details to polish the final draft, I find it interesting reading about obesity in America and how 69% of our population is either obese or overweight both men and women combined. Basically, more than half our population is affected and our children are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes as early as 6 years old. This is all a result of, these fast food companies drawing us in with the Taco Bells $5 box, KFC $5 box, and McDonald's dollar menu. All portraying we get more for our money that's quick and fast to get, but is it healthy? When will our fruits and vegetables get their own creative commercial that’ll get people to buy those over fast foods? If everyone would substitute at least 4 out of the 7 days of the week and eat a healthy meal and start to exercise on the regular we could start bringing those percentages down by the hundreds because it only takes one powerful person to make a difference that everyone will eventually follow.
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