At a recent spectroscopy chat hosted by none other than the fantastic ScyllaCat, he happened to ask the audience their opinion on which Whyville game they believed to be the hardest. I personally thought it was that old fruit can, but to my shock, a large number of people said WhyEat Live! I was very disappointed, because WhyEat Live is designed to teach us how to live healthy, energetic lives based on the meals that we plan. Is eating healthy really so hard to do? Perhaps some people do not fully understand its importance, so let's take a look.
For the past several years, especially since fast food has become a large part of American (and Canadian!) culture, obesity rates have skyrocketed. Being obese means that one has too much body fat, which can cause serious health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Specifically, about 15% of kids are obese, and if our eating habits continue in the same direction, 15% more are at risk. The most unfortunate part is that two-thirds of all kids who are obese will grow up to become obese adults! If you, your family, or your friends are obese or at risk of becoming obese, follow these simple steps in order to plan out a healthy lifestyle that will make everyone feel better.
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