Help Needed Now

A recent Well article discusses the high percentage of obesity in the United States today. While the amount of obese are leveling off in most parts of the country, that does not mean that it isn't still an issue that needs to be addressed. Obesity is caused by many things, it causes poor quality of life and we all need to find out why this has become such an issue in this century.
Obesity isn't something that exercise and diet can always fix. More often than not, our shape and weight is hereditary. Also, obesity isn't always measured in the best way. Sometimes, a BMI will indicate that a muscular and active individual is obese because a BMI doesn't take muscle mass under consideration. However, at least 20% of every state in the US is considered obese. This has many health concerns, which is the main reason that our country's obesity problem needs to be solved.
Obesity leads to a lower quality of life in individuals. It is a serious health problem leading to heart problems and diabetes, also mobility is sometimes a struggle. That is why I believe that obesity needs to be a main concern in the US right now. We need to figure out why it has become such a problem and find a way to fix it. We need to help the people that are affected by this. I am confident that there are other things besides strict exercise and dieting that can contribute to solving this problem.
Personally, I believe that part of the obesity problem in the US is caused by the increase in desk jobs and decrease in physically demanding jobs. Many adults are now forced to sit in an office or in meeting for the majority of the day, rather than laboring all day. However this does not explain the obesity in children. That is why I believe that another thing contributing to obesity is the food in today's society. Greasy fast food has become very popular and so has processed frozen foods. I think it is time that we question what we are eating and if this could be what is causing obesity in young children and adults.
Overall, I just think that we need to do whatever we can to find a solution to obesity. It is no longer just an individual's lack of trying, but our society. It is a dangerous health risk and it is important to get it under control as soon as possible,