Then and Now

I think that this image is very telling about Obesity in the United States.  Its really interesting how 
the two actors, portraying the same character, can be so different.  In the  book, Augustus 
Gloop is described as a fat kid that loves filling his face with sweets. In just 34 years the idea of
the  most obese kid they could find changed so drastically.  The  norm has  changed just as 
much.  If we were to see the 1971 Augustus today, we may just think of him as  a built athlete, in 
that time he was the over indulgent "fat kid". 

This chart is also startling.  in 1991, no state had more than 20-24 percent obesity.  Only 4 states had 15-19 percent obesity. No we have nothing under 15-19 percent obesity.  In just 12 years our country has multiplied its rates.  This cannot just be the times.  Things have changed over the years that have set this into effect.  how can our society have changed so drastically in 12 years?

Why obesity?

I choose Obesity in the United States for my blog because it seems to be a growing issue.  My parents have always talked about how they grew up seeing fewer cases of obesity then they do mow.  I am interested in what has happened that spurred this growth.  I also think that this will also allow me to look into other projects / studies to see what may have changed (examples:  growth of technology / portion distortion / instant gratification).